Shelby County Bras for the Cause event fundraiser is open to individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that wish to create a one-of-a-kind Bra for our upcoming event. Event proceeds benefit Cancer Association of Shelby County Inc. to assist those battling cancer in our community. Get involved by decorating a bra, voting on your favorite bras, or attending the event. More details here…
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SASS: Giving Boxes
With winter approaching, we want everyone to stay warm! SASS (Shelby Accessing Social Supports) boxes are now located outside at Shelby County locations. These boxes are currently filled with hats, gloves, and other winter clothing (no food!). Please share this resource with anyone who may need it.
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Girls Inc.: Once Upon a Princess Party Fundraiser (Jan. 25)
Get your tickets now for this first ever Girls Inc. Once Upon a Princess Party fundraiser! Snow Queen (Elsa), Beauty, and Island Princess (Moana) will be in attendance! Bring your little girl or boy to this super fun event to support the girls we serve in our community. (Open to the public, you do not need to be a Girls Inc. girl to attend!) Purchase tickets through this link:
https://girlsincshelby.ejoinme.org/onceuponaprincessparty
The Addison Times: Nonprofit Status Finalized
We are excited to formerly welcome, The Addison Times, to our list of Nonprofit Organizations who serve Shelby County.
The Addison Times is a member-supported local newspaper that covers city and county meetings, Shelby County students, local business, primary and general elections, commercial and residential development, and daily local history. This newspaper has served Shelby County for over a decade. The transition to becoming a nonprofit organization was finalized in 2024.
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Shelby County Reads: Dr. Michael Hicks Presentation (Jan. 26)
There's one more event before the Shelby County Reads committee begins selecting their next community-wide read! Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Dr. Michael Hicks. He will be presenting on the lasting effects of the Ku Klux Klan on Indiana's economy on Sunday, January 26 at 2pm at the Intelliplex Conference Center in Shelbyville. It is free to attend; no reservations required. Contact Three Sisters Books & Gifts for more information: 317-392-2270.
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Volunteers Needed to Deliver Food to Seniors
If you have a few hours to give each month, there are volunteer openings to help get food to seniors in Shelby County. Both organizations would greatly appreciate your help!
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Shelby County Drug Free Coalition - Grant (Due Jan. 17)
Santa Visits in Shelby County
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be traveling through Shelby County this December! Mark your calendars and make sure to check with the hosting organizations for more details. Some parties require reservations or tickets.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Shelby County Annual Christmas Dinner (December 21)
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Shelby County is thrilled to host their Annual Community Christmas Dinner on Sat., December 21, 2024, at the Shelbyville Club (710 S. Miller St., Shelbyville). Join them as they celebrate the holiday season with a warm, festive meal and the joy of giving back to our amazing community.
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Local Toy Drives
We have received a few questions about which local nonprofits are holding toy drives in Shelby County. If you are looking for ways to help ensure that families have a festive holiday season, we have listed a few organizations that we know distribute gifts to families in Shelby County!
Read MoreMainstreet Shelbyville, Inc.: Mistletoe Market
Embrace the holiday season in downtown Shelbyville at the 2024 Shelbyville Mistletoe Market & Holiday Parade on Friday, Dec. 6. Enjoy an outdoor holiday market, carriage rides, visits with live reindeer, a Ferris wheel, visits with Santa, the community holiday parade, and more!
Read MoreSt. Mark's Lutheran Church: Children's Shopping Day (Dec. 7)
Children and their family can come to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (1560 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176) on December 7th and the kiddos get to shop for their families!
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Firefly November Parent Support Meeting (Nov. 7)
Firefly’s November parent support meeting is on November 7th from 5:30-6:30 PM at the Ville Church located at 1115 St Joesph St. The meeting will be about Budgeting and Savings!
Free Childcare, Free Dinner, and Budgeting Materials will be provided!
Sign up now: https://forms.gle/jJbBdmrmJ7jiEDgK7
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Salvation Army Christmas Help Sign Up
2024 Christmas Help Sign Up for the Salvation Army applications are open now through November 15th. Only one application per household is necessary.
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Salvation Army Supplies Needed
The Salvation Army is in need of supplies for their daily lunches and for the homeless. Check out their amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MLJTKPNMOOSI?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawF8v9BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeUUrd463aCii0qylFUeU4vEJ1HUQeKGWmNNTpFJ9-jyxJRrQ5G-OeXWtw_aem_4nQa7RX66CO-Ab-FEaZAOw
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SCAAC Senior Stocking Project
The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition is collecting donations for their Senior Stocking Project! The Senior Stocking Project aims to spread some holiday spirit by delivering stockings to seniors throughout Shelby County. Volunteers are needed on November 15th to help stuff stockings!
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Weed Wrangle (Oct. 12)
Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants along the trail at Blue River Memorial Park during a Weed Wrangle event on Sat., October 12 (1-3pm). This is a family-friendly event. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and wear long-sleeves, jeans, and closed-toe shoes. Tools will be provided (*volunteers can also bring their own tools if they would like). Volunteers are to meet at the Green Bridge near the Cross Country Course at Blue River Memorial Park. Please call Steve Weber with any questions: 317-729-5008.
Read MoreGleaners Mobile Pantry: Volunteers Needed (3rd Sat. of Month)
Gleaners Food Bank needs volunteers on the third Saturday of every month at their Mobile Pantry at Shelby County Fairgrounds. The next date is Nov. 16. Distribution is from 10am-Noon; Volunteers are needed beforehand to help prepare and during to assist with the distribution. Contact Sloane Shockley Lewis for more details: sshockley@gleaners.org or 317-979-4468 cell
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Serve Shelby Day (Nov. 15): Community Service Morning
For National Philanthropy Day on Fri., November 15, we have organized a morning of dedicated, community service in Shelbyville, IN. If you would like to volunteer or send a team from your business to lend a hand to our charitable organizations., we would love to have you participate! LEARN MORE / REGISTER
Read MoreEarly Learning Shelby County: Volunteers Needed to help with Move-In Process (10/28-11/01)
They are thrilled to announce that the time has come to move into the Julia & Nicholas Runnebohm Early Learning Center!. They would love your help with the move-in process the week of October 28th. They are looking for as many people as possible for Monday-Wednesday (10/28 - 11/01) to help them work hard to unpack the many boxes they will receive first thing Monday morning. (Register to Volunteer)
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