Do you know an individual, family, company, or nonprofit organization who is inspiring and challenging others to think about ways to create a lasting impact on Shelby County's future through service and philanthropy? If so, please take a few moments to nominate them for BRCF’s Spirit of Community Award. Click this link to learn more, or to complete a nomination form.
Read MoreVersiti @ Shelby County Public Library: Blood Drive (April 3)
The Shelby County Public Library is hoping to bring in new/first time blood donors! Versiti’s Blood Drive at the library will take place on Mon., April 3 from 3:30pm - 7:00pm. Schedule your appointment online
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Society of St. Andrew - Gleaning America's Fields
The Society of St. Andrew gleans farmers' surplus produce for food insecure Hoosiers.
If you farm or garden in Shelby County, Indiana and have extra produce that you do not need, consider contacting Society of St. Andrew to come and glean.
If you want to volunteer your time to help harvest at Shelby County locations, please contact Society of St. Andrew.
If you are planning for your summer garden, consider planting extra to be gleaned for our hungry neighbors!
Shelby County's Emergency Warming Shelter at the Fairgrounds: Items Needed
Shelby County’s Emergency Warming Shelter will be located at the Shelby County Fairgrounds moving forward. The Shelter will be opened when weather conditions become hazardous. Keyen Macklin, Shelbyville’s Behavioral Health and Justice Equity Director, is asking for the public’s help to stock the warming shelter.
Items needed include: socks, pillows, wash cloths, gloves, stocking hats, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can be dropped off between now and Feb. 14 at City Hall, 44 West Washington St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read MoreShelby County's Emergency Warming Shelter at the Fairgrounds
Shelby County’s Emergency Warming Shelter will be located at the Shelby County Fairgrounds moving forward. The Shelter will be opened when weather conditions become hazardous. Keyen Macklin, Shelbyville’s Behavioral Health and Justice Equity Director, is asking for the public’s help to stock the warming shelter.
Items needed include: socks, pillows, wash cloths, gloves, stocking hats, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Items can be dropped off between now and Feb. 14 at City Hall, 44 West Washington St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read MoreShelby Senior Services: Tax Services for Seniors
Tax appointments begin this week and last through April 13 at Shelby Senior Services. Seniors needing taxes done at NO COST can call Shelby Senior Services at 317-398-0127 to set up an appointment.
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Indiana Youth Institute (IYI): Youth Worker Café
The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is hosting a Youth Worker Café in Shelby County in partnership with Shelby County Youth Assistance Program and Girls Inc. Anyone who works with youth is invited to attend this FREE workshop. Lunch is provided, and registration is now open. Link to Register: https://indianayouthinstitute.secure.force.com/event/home/shelby230216
Topic: Creating Trauma Sensitive Environments
Date: February 16th, 2023
Time: 11:30am- 1:00pm
Location: Girls Inc. (904 S. Miller St. Shelbyville)
Read MoreShelby County Arts Fest: Intro to the Arts
Shelby County Arts Fest will be offering Intro to ARTS classes on February 25th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Echo Effect (102 East Washington Street, Shelbyville, Indiana). This event provides opportunities for adults to try a variety of art classes taught by local professional artists.
Read MoreLilly Endowment Inc.: Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana (SYPI) Grants
Lilly Endowment is pleased to announce Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana (SYPI), a competitive initiative to help advance the academic, physical and social development of Indiana youth. Through SYPI, the Endowment seeks to support and strengthen eligible youth-serving organizations that provide programs and services to youth (ages five through 18) in communities throughout Indiana.
The Endowment expects grant amounts to range from $60,000 up to $1 million. Proposals are due by 12 p.m. EDT on May 1, 2023 and must be submitted through the online Application Form below. Funding decisions are expected to be made during fall 2023. Full Details and Eligibility
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Shelby County Babe Ruth - Spring Registration Open
Let’s play ball! Spring 2023 registration is now open for Shelby County Babe Ruth. You can register on their new website: shelbybr.com. You will need to create a new account as last year’s software was discontinued.
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Team Groovy Gang of Shelby County is excited to be participating in this year's Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics - Shelby County on February 4th. Donations can be made online or cash and check donations can also be contributed by contacting Special Olympics Board Member, Angela Harvey at 317-512-1412.
Description: Our team consists of both athletes & unified partners, both live & virtual plungers. We have participants of all ages, children & adults alike. We have one common focus... to benefit our local and state Special Olympics program, and we're just crazy enough to do this plunge in an effort to accomplish our goal!
Read MoreIndiana Humanities: Grants
Throughout the year, Indiana Humanities offers a number of grants to help organizations develop and implement their own public humanities programs in their communities.
Action Grant: $3000 (Last Day of Each Month)
INcommon Grant: $5000 (Deadlines - Round 1: 2/28/23; Round 2: 8/31/23)
Historic Preservation Education Grant: $3000 (Deadlines - Round 1: 2/28/23; Round 2: 9/30/23)
Elevance Health Foundation: Grants
Over the next three years, the Elevance Health Foundation will invest up to $90 million in partnerships and programs that address health inequities by demonstrating measurable and positive change in four key areas. They will begin reviewing applications annually as follows:
Maternal and Child Health: Each August (with a deadline of 8/31)
Food as Medicine: Each May (with a deadline of 5/31)
Substance Use Disorder: Each January (with a deadline of 1/31)
Disaster Relief: Different Deadlines - Learn More
Indiana Youth Institute: College and Career Consulting Grant
Indiana Youth Institute is offering College and Career Consulting Grants. They are excited to offer this new capacity-building grant opportunity for Indiana’s youth-serving nonprofit organizations and schools to support College & Career initiatives or programs. From projects focusing on strengthening responsiveness to student need to projects identifying how to improve postsecondary pathways, IYI is offering consulting opportunities to support college & career readiness. Application Closes: February 17, 2023. Full Details and Application
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Blue River Community Foundation: Hometown Community Grant Cycle
The Hometown Community Grant Cycle through Blue River Community Foundation is currently open. This Grant Cycle is divided into four funds. Each fund serves one of the four corners, or quadrants, of Shelby County by generating grants that will benefit projects or organizations serving the residents of each fund’s designated area. These areas are determined by the borders of the County’s school districts: Northwestern, Northeastern, Waldron and Southwestern. Grants are selected by an advisory committee of residents from each area. Grant Applications are due on May 1 *No Interest forms are required Complete details…
Read MoreBlue River Community Foundation: Community Grant Cycle
The Community Grant Cycle through Blue River Community Foundation is currently open. Submit a Grant Interest Form no later than March 15. Grant Applications are due April 1. Complete details…
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Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8): Application Help
Kim Russell from Firefly Children & Family Alliance will be at the Shelby County Public Library on Mon., January 30 from 9am-9pm to help anyone who needs assistance completing the online application for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. *The Computer Lab is in the library’s annex — located next door to the main Shelbyville Library (33 W Broadway St., Shelbyville IN 46176).
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Shelby Community Band - Accepting New Members
The Shelby Community Band is currently accepting new members in all sections. The band is celebrating their 50th Anniversary Year and currently have six performances scheduled. Rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, January 24th at 7:15pm, St. Luke's in Shelbyville. The band is conducted by Angelo Anton (Contact).
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Kidzone Preschool: Coats, Boots, Tennis Shoes and Clothing Needed
Kidzone Preschool & Childcare Ministry (KPC) is looking for clean, gently used or new winter coats from 12 months - 7/8 (Boy and Girl) to keep at KPC. Then, when a kiddo forgets or does not have a winter coat, they will be able to supply one to be able to go outside to play. They are also looking for clean, gently used or new rain boots to fit 12 months - 6 year olds to supply a child in need to play outside when there is dew on the grass in the mornings. Lastly, they are looking for clean, gently used or new tennis shoes and all season clothing for boys and girls for ages 12 months - 6 year olds to have for our nurses station needs. To donate simply set them by Angi's office at 720 N 325 E Shelbyville, IN 46176 - (317) 398.7837 | info@kpcministry.com
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Region 7 Arts Summit (Call-out to Shelby County Artists and Arts Organizations)
ATTENTION SHELBY COUNTY ARTISTS AND ARTIST GROUPS —The Indy Arts Council, the Indiana Arts Commission, and Nickel Plate Arts are excited to announce the Region 7 Arts Summit at the Harrison Center February 23rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is designed to bring artists of all genres together to strengthen the arts in Central Indiana. There is a fee of $35 (reach out if help with this is needed), lunch is included. Click HERE for more information and to register for the event. Please, feel free to share this information with any artist you know. Our goal is to reach artists in all of the following counties that make up Region 7: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, and Shelby.
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