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Connect with Shelby County nonprofits and give back to your community

Whether you have an hour, a dollar, or a skill to share—every contribution matters

Four Ways to Give Back

Donate Money

Financial contributions help nonprofits sustain programs and serve more people

Volunteer Time

Give your time to mentor youth, deliver meals, build homes, or support events

Donate Items

Contribute clothing, food, furniture, supplies, or other needed items

Share Skills

Offer professional expertise in marketing, accounting, legal, tech, or trades

Featured Opportunities

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These organizations are actively seeking volunteers. Reach out to learn more and get started!

Operation Care

Volunteer at Encore Thrift Shop

Help sort donations, assist customers, and support the thrift store that funds emergency assistance programs

Commitment:

Flexible shifts available

Habitat for Humanity

Build Day Volunteers

Join construction crews building affordable homes for Shelby County families. No experience necessary!

Commitment:

Saturdays, 8am-4pm

Meals on Wheels

Meal Delivery Drivers

Deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors and provide friendly check-ins

Commitment:

1-2 hours per week

Little Light House

Classroom Assistants

Support teachers working with children with special needs through play-based learning

Commitment:

Weekday mornings

All Organizations Accepting Help

Browse all 26 Shelby County nonprofits and find the perfect way to contribute

Operation Care, Inc.

501(c)(3) nonprofit providing essential services to individuals and families in crisis

Shelbyville, KY
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Mercy Medical Clinic (Operation Care)

Free/low-cost medical and dental care for uninsured individuals

Shelbyville, KY
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Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency (MPCAA)

501(c)(3) serving low income families and senior citizens since 1974

Shelbyville, KY
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Shelby County Meals on Wheels

Home-delivered meals helping residents remain in their homes longer

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Centro Latino of Shelbyville Inc.

501(c)(3) improving lives of Latinos in Shelby, Spencer, Oldham, Trimble, Henry counties

Shelbyville, KY
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Little Light House Central Kentucky

Tuition-free developmental center for children with special needs

Shelbyville, KY
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Father's Love

Empowering youth through Christ-centered mentorship

Shelbyville, KY
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Marnel C. Moorman Family Life Center

Safe place for youth to socialize and discover talents

Shelbyville, KY

The Backwards Backpack

Youth services organization

Shelbyville, KY

Shelby County Youth Advocacy Program

One-on-one tutoring for students

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4-H Youth Development

Building outstanding leaders with marketable skills

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CASA of the River Region

Court Appointed Special Advocates for children

Shelbyville, KY

Habitat for Humanity of Shelby County

Building affordable homes for families in need

Shelbyville, KY
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The Butterfly House of Shelby County

Support for domestic violence survivors

Shelbyville, KY

The Center for Women and Families

Support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors

Shelbyville, KY

ALC Pregnancy Resource Center

Pregnancy resource and support center

Shelbyville, KY

Serenity Center / Awake Ministries

Food distribution for Shelby County residents

Shelbyville, KY
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Dare to Care Food Bank

Regional food bank serving Shelby County through partner agencies

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Shelby County Humane Society

Animal rescue and low-cost veterinary services

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Shelby County Animal Control & Shelter

County animal shelter

Veterans Rural Outreach

Support services for rural veterans

Shelbyville, KY

VFW Post 1179

Veterans of Foreign Wars post

Shelbyville, KY

Seven Counties Services

Mental health and developmental services

Louisville, KY

Alzheimer's Association

Support for Alzheimer's patients and caregivers

Louisville, KY

Capernaum Care

Social services organization

Shelbyville, KY

Kosair for Kids

Supporting children's health and wellbeing

Shelbyville, KY

Your Impact Matters

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Local Nonprofits

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Categories of Service

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Every volunteer hour, every dollar donated, and every skill shared strengthens our Shelby County community

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