Shelby’s Way

Reviewed by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Fundraise

$446 raised by 1 donor

1% complete

$50,000 Goal

Shelby's Way: Honoring a Legacy and Serving the Community:

Shelby's Way is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the late Pastor Shelby R. Richards. Our goal is to serve the community in a the name of Jesus Christ, following in his footsteps. Since launching in 2019, we have been devoted to making a difference in La Riviera and the surrounding area, one person at a time. Our focus is on meeting the basic needs of the less fortunate.

Our Mission: Supporting the Underprivileged and Distressed. Our objective is to assist those in need by promoting emotional stability, self-sufficiency, physical well-being, and spirituality. Our method is to provide the most basic necessity for life: food. We draw inspiration from Matthew 25:35-36, which encourages us to provide food, drink, shelter, clothing, and care for the sick.

Our Services:

  • Free weekly grocery program
  • Annual educational scholarship awards
  • Groceries for the homeless and un-housed
  • Warm winter outerwear
  • Hygiene supplies
  • Spring Family Extravaganza 
  • Thanksgiving day hot meals
  • Christmas toys for youth
  • Annual school supplies
  • Diaper program
  • Nutritional classes
  • Vaccination clinic

Our motto "Helping Everyday People with Life" conveys our commitment to serving the community.


Mission

Our Mission is to support the underprivileged and distressed. 
Our objective is to assist those in need by promoting emotional stability, self-sufficiency, physical well-being, and spirituality. Our method is to provide the most basic necessity for life: food. We draw inspiration from Matthew 25:35-36, which encourages us to provide food, drink, shelter, clothing, and care for the sick.

Needs

Seeking Financial Support for Our Program


Our program is in need of financial assistance to maintain our daily operations. This includes the upkeep of our vehicle, which involves paying off our vehicle loan, tags and licensing, and gasoline expenses. Additionally, we require assistance with our grocery program expenses, including tables, bins, boxes, pallets, refrigeration, shelving, signage, and advertising. Lastly, we need financial assistance to cover administrative costs such as phone and texting services, as well as taxes for business operations and our scholarship fund.

Equity Statement

We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. We're committed to modeling diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Shelby’s Way

Year Established

2019

Tax id (EIN)

84-3946515

Mission Category

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Operating Budget

$0-$50,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program, In-Kind Donations, Funding: Other, Space: Office or Other

Demographics Served

Low-income individuals/families, Homeless/Underhoused/Unhoused, General population

BIPOC Leadership

Both the Executive Director & Board Chair

Local Counties Served

Sacramento

Address

9261 Folsom Blvd Suite #200
SACRAMENTO, CA 95826

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US, 95826

Rancho Cordova, CA, US

Rosemont, CA, US

Sacramento, CA, US, 95827

Sacramento, CA, US, 95819

Phone

916-800-8934

other

916-287-1135

Email

Compassion@shebysway.life

Website

https://shelbysway.life/

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