The Shelby Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Shelby residents through supporting nonprofit organizations. Their mission emphasizes enhancement of arts, culture, humanities, health, and welfare services to positively impact the community where residents live, work, and love.
The Emergency Support Fund aims to provide immediate financial assistance to local food pantries and nonprofits serving the Shelby community in times of emergency or disaster. The broad goals include addressing immediate community needs caused by crises such as pandemics or other disasters, eliminating barriers to quick response, and ensuring a swift turnaround time for fund distribution. The fund is dedicated to supporting specific causes such as providing emergency funds to organizations that play a critical role during emergencies by offering essential services to residents. Funds are allocated on a rolling basis as needs emerge and according to the fundraising availability, ensuring flexibility to support both current and future needs of the community.