The Shelby Community Foundation is in the business of funding and facilitating community needs. From January through October of 2009, the following grants have been distributed:
- Art Fair; Best of Show Award $200.00
- Hope Chapel Stained Glass Windows
- Robby Atherton Memorial $1,056.60
- Maria Chirco Memorial $500.00
- Detroit Sportsmen's Congress
- 3 microscopes for Shadbush Nature Center $548.50
- Jamie’s Smiles 2008 Christmas Project carry-over $300.00
- Scholarships
- Jameson Bates Memorial Scholarship (1) $1,000.00
- SCF Scholarships (9) $9,000.00
- DSC Scholarships (2) $1,000.00
- Kiwanis Acktion Club (start-up grant) $650.00
- Eisenhower HS Destination Imagination $200.00
- Kiwanis Bike Rodeo $800.00
- Police Department Shred Day $400.00
- Jamie’s Smiles Fund for Special Needs Children
- MISD-MIPPS jungle gym equipment $1,000.00
- Glen Peters School audio equipment $1,000.00
Total grant distribution Jan.-Oct. 2009: $17,655.10. Applications for local grants can be found at www.shelbycommunityfoundation.com or call 586.909.5305.