Morristown Derby Days (Morristown Matters)

About: Derby Days is a very popular community event for the town of Morristown.  Activities are held downtown and at the school. It starts with the children of Morristown anxiously awaiting the thrill of the parade and the traditional derby car race down the hill. The Lion's Club is busy with the "Fish Fry" and The Long Rifles and their "Rendezvous" while other clubs are hosting various activities for fund raising. Derby Days is held annually during the last weekend in July.

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Nine 13 Sports

About: Nine13sports uses the bicycle as an educational tool by conducting engaging, youth-focused programs for K-12 students. Students participating in our program system achieve individual betterment by improving their health & wellness, practicing teamwork, exhibiting mutual respect for their peers, learning safe riding skills and participating in hands-on activities that teach science, technology, engineering & math principles.

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Nurse-Family Partnership

About: Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® pairs mothers pregnant with their first child with a registered nurse for ongoing home visits aimed at supporting mothers and families in providing the very best start for their children during the earliest, most developmentally critical years. NFP is a national, community health program, widely researched and recognized for increasing health care access and improving health outcomes.

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Rupert's Kids

About: Rupert’s Kids mission is to empower youth to discover their inner strengths, realize their own self worth and recognize their value to society. It is dedicated to serving an easily overlooked population of youth: those that have become too old for the youth social service system, but are not old enough for the adult social service system. We teach these youth valuable skills and trades, while also empowering them to discover their inner strengths, passions and interests.

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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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