With three major hurricanes touching our region in recent weeks–Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Helene, and now Hurricane Milton–the staff and board of the Selby Foundation are keeping our nonprofit partners, Selby Scholars, and community in our hearts. LIMITED...
In our region, everyone has their favorite weather forecaster. As the Atlantic rumbles, we listen to their predictions and cross our fingers for good news. We see the dedication of so many people–working, retired, still in school–as our favorite forecaster...
Photo (from left): Elizabeth Power, Selby Foundation Grants Manager; Kiarra Womack, Selby Foundation Senior Scholarship Manager; Rich Harwood; Susie Bowie, Selby Foundation President/CEO In the last couple of years, DeSoto County has garnered increased attention from...
At the Selby Foundation, we hear students and organizations using their voices to increase opportunity for friends, colleagues, and strangers. Sometimes voice takes the form of advocating for neighbors impacted by storms. Other times, it shows up in sharing lived...
Photo: DeSoto County students participating in the Links to Success annual summer and career camp The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation is awarding $45,336 in capital funds to “Small and Mighty” nonprofit organizations with annual operating expenses of $300,000 or...
At the Selby Foundation, we are excited to meet students even before they become our Scholars. Our joy continues long after college graduation. Catching up with students the Foundation has invested in, we see the unique difference they make through their chosen...
