The Shelbyville Silk Purse in Shelbyville received a check from Shelby Electric Co-op on Tuesday morning. The Shelbyville Silk Purse takes in donated items and resells them in their shops, with all proceeds going to support free services at the Family Life Center.  The Silk Purse also has locations in Effingham and Newton. Mary Hovis, executive director of the family life center which owns the Silk Purse.  Hovis says the ministry of the Family Life Center is extremely important as they educate those who are pregnant on their options.

Hovis says that the check is going to go towards remodeling for the Silk Purse.  

The Silk Purse is open 9-7 M-F and Saturday 9-5. Hovis says they are always taking donations on the back part of the building.

Find out more information on the Shelbyville Silk Purse by visiting their Facebook page.