Supporting Our Littlest Neighbors: Grant Helps Wilson Health Advance Neonatal Training At the Community Foundation of Shelby County, we believe that investing in the health and well-being of our community starts at birth—sometimes even in those very first critical moments of life. That’s why we’re proud to award a grant to Wilson Health Foundation
Moving Hope: How a New Cargo Trailer Helps Dwell House Deliver More Than Furniture From: Emily Ihle, Dwell House Founder & CEO At Dwell House, we believe everyone deserves to love where they dwell. For families, veterans, and individuals transitioning out of homelessness, that means more than having a roof over their heads —
A New Landmark of Patriotism and Pride at Cole Field In the heart of Botkins, Ohio, a new symbol of pride now rises above Cole Field — a freshly installed American flagpole, beautifully framed by thoughtfully designed landscaping. Thanks to a $9,800 grant from The Louise Sheets Fund through The Community Foundation of Shelby
Investing in Opportunity: A New Driver’s Ed Car for Botkins Local School At Botkins Local School, we believe in doing what’s best for our students—whether that means offering strong academics, valuable extracurriculars, or practical life skills. One of the ways we help prepare students for the real world is through our in-house driver's education
Spring 2023, Christian Academy Schools had the incredible opportunity to present Space Princess Wars—a hilarious and heartwarming mash-up of Star Wars and The Princess Bride—at the Historic Sidney Theatre. The production was a huge success, not only because of the passion and talent of our student cast and crew, but also the generous support
Shaping the Next Generation: Pearls & Ties Impact Program Empowers Sidney Youth At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County, we believe that every child has incredible potential—and with the right support, that potential can flourish into leadership, confidence, and lifelong success. Thanks to a generous $1,150 grant from the Community Foundation
A New Chapter for Tawawa Park: Dickas Pavilion Enhances Scenic Pointner Knoll Tawawa Park, often referred to as the "Gem of the City," just got a little brighter. Thanks to a generous $15,000 grant, the City of Sidney Parks and Recreation Department completed a much-needed shelter replacement project on Pointner Knoll—an iconic overlook with
Keeping Homes Safe and Seniors Independent: How Your Support is Changing Lives in Shelby County At Habitat for Humanity of Miami & Shelby Counties, Ohio, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and functional place to call home. Thanks to a generous $15,000 grant, we’ve been able to take that mission even further through
Revitalizing Recreation: Fort Loramie Unveils Youth Park Improvements The Village of Fort Loramie is proud to share the successful completion of a recent improvement project at our Youth Park—an investment in recreation, community wellness, and the long-term enjoyment of our public spaces. Thanks to a generous $5,000 grant, we were able to breathe new
Preserving the Past, Inspiring the Future: Inside the Wallace Family Learning and Innovation Center In the heart of Downtown Sidney stands something extraordinary—a museum unlike any other in the region. The Wallace Family Learning and Innovation Center, a project by the Shelby County Historical Society, opened its doors in April 2023. Since then, it’s
