Shares, Inc.

Mission Statement: It is the philosophy of Shares, Inc. that all persons with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities to continue their growth and maximize that individual potential as all persons are afforded in society. By providing systematic training and exposure to all types of life experiences, persons with disabilities can become less dependent on other people and function to their full potential in society.

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Shelby Art Guild Association (SAGA)

About: Shelby Art Guild Association, SAGA, is a group of artists dedicated to educating, displaying and promoting visual arts in Shelby County, Indiana. We offer a professional gallery for display of our members' artwork. You will find lessons and workshops in various visual art disciplines, as well as a comfortable atmosphere to inspire creation in The Gallery. Our artists are engaged in painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry making, collage, sculpture, journaling and other creative pursuits.

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Shelby County Animal Shelter

Mission Statement: Our Mission is to help those who cannot speak for themselves; to provide humane care for unwanted, abused and injured animals; to prevent cruelty to animals; to place adoptable pets into good, permanent homes with responsible owners; to make every effort to return stray animals turned into the shelter to their rightful owners; and to promote spay/neutering, vaccinations and microchipping in accordance to ordinances in place in Shelby County, Indiana.

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Shelby County COAD

Mission Statement: The mission of Serve Indiana is to advance service and volunteerism by informing, connecting, and promoting opportunities and resources that enrich the lives of Hoosiers. They accomplish this mission through several programs and initiatives including AmeriCorps State, Indiana Kids, Day of Service Grants, and the Awards for Excellence Ceremony.

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Shelby County Drug Free Coalition

Mission Statement: The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition was established in 1990 with a mission to provide an organization through which community members can develop, plan, and implement comprehensive efforts to address substance abuse issues. The Coalition is made up of concerned citizens, school staff, law enforcement agents, doctors, nurses, faith-based leaders, community leaders, social service providers, and a variety of others representing a broad base of community agencies. We are always looking for more!

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Shelby County Pantry Pals

Mission: To engage Shelby County in providing area food pantries with the necessary annual resources to fulfill their food supply needs.

About: Shelby County Pantry Pals is organized by a group of concerned local citizens in Shelby County concerned about the severe shortage of food supplies that eight food pantries have been facing for the past several years.

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Shelby County Players

Mission Statement: The mission of Shelby County Players, Inc. is to provide quality live theater experiences to Shelby and surrounding counties. Shelby County Players promotes active participation for actors, directors, and technical crew from within our community. The services and activities of Shelby County Players are at all times administered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to color, national origin, sex, religious preference, creed, age, or physical impairment.

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Shelby County Public Library: Genealogy & Local History Dept.

About: The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Shelby County Public Library offers carefully curated local and Central Indiana resources, research help, genealogy workshops/programs, and compiled online resources to help everyone. A subscription to Ancestry.com is also available to use while in the Genealogy Department of either branch: Shelbyville (*located in the Carnegie East Wing) and Morristown.

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