Helping families in the special needs community.
"She is no longer where she was before; she is now wherever we are."
Helping families in the special needs community.
"She is no longer where she was before; she is now wherever we are."
About The Shelby Clark Memorial Fund
Our Mission
At The Shelby Clark Memorial Fund, we strive to improve the lives of children with special needs by providing services, tools, and hope to their families.
Our History
When our sweet daughter passed away suddenly in 2011 after a routine medical procedure, our world collapsed. Shelby, age 4, had some special needs and we were just settling into our role as her parents and advocates. We loved it. Our biggest fear when she died was that no one would remember her - her giggle, her joy, her determination. With the help of seed money from caring friends and family, we established the fund in her memory. Even though we were robbed of the privilege of parenting a child with special needs, we still want to give back to this precious community.
Making a difference - a gallery of appreciation.
Events and News
Grants
Publicity
Grants
Thank you so much Kristen Bartlow and 100+ Women Who Care for awarding your fourth quarter 2024 grant to the Shelby Clark Fund. We are so grateful for your support that will help us further our mission of helping children with special needs.
Events
Publicity
Grants
The Shelby Fund had a craft and informational booth at the Locust Street Festival in Walnut Creek last August. Beads, twinkle lights, and raffle prizes enticed lots of visitors!
Publicity
Publicity
Publicity
Thank you Callie Lattanzio, editor of South Walnut Creek Living Magazine, for graciously giving space in a recent issue to the Shelby Clark Fund.
News
Upcoming
Publicity
The Shelby Clark Fund was saddened to learn about the passing of Emily Ennis, special friend to Fund founder, Karen Clark, and a forever inspiration.
Upcoming
Upcoming
Upcoming
The SCF is planning a give-back to Special Education teachers and their students. Please email for details or to provide the name of a deserving SPED educator.
Contact Us
Apply for a grant
Do you have a child with special needs who is in need of a service or some kind of adaptive material? Apply for a grant through the Shelby Clark Memorial Fund. Please email us directly with questions or comments, and to obtain an application: theshelbyclarkmemorialfund@gmail.com
Applications will be reviewed by our board in a timely manner. Grantees will be notified by email.
Donations Gratefully Accepted
Thank you for helping us honor Shelby by making a difference in the lives of CCC families with children who have special needs.
We are a 501(c)(3) public charity. We can receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under IRS code. Tax ID# 99-1501048.
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