Facts lead to truth; truth leads to trust…And trust leads to democracy
We’re in this together. And every voice matters.
Our mission
The Norris & Teretha Beckley Foundation was created as a safe forum for difficult conversations about our lives today. How do we safeguard the public, educate our children, care for ourselves and our families?
Beyond open dialogue is action. We believe in our community. And we believe in our children. We work tirelessly to expand their horizons and their opportunities.
Foundation News & Events
Labor Day Community Festival
Monday September 4, 2023
Shelby County Fairgrounds | 1513 Midland Trail | Shelbyville, KY
Vendor/Food Trucks | Games | Special Appearances | Free Giveaways
Community Choir and Local Soloist
2023 Community Fun Days a Success!
Norris & Teretha Beckley Thank Sponsors
The Shelbyville Police Department &
The City of Shelbyville
AND
The Shelby County Family Activity Center
Beckley Foundation At the Center
Norris and Teretha Beckley Foundation CEO Norris Beckley and Board Member Cynthia Weinmann below with Governor Andy Beshear and Charles Booker, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Faith-based & Community Initiatives.
Norris and Cindy applauded this important occasion.
“When many states are hiding Black History, under Governor Beshear, Kentucky brings our history to life. Together, we can heal the present and light our future.”
At the Center Live
Conversation with Shelbyville Area NAACP
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 7 PM EDT
Join Norris & Teretha on Facebook Live for a discussion with NAACP President Nakkia Bowen and 1st Vice President Dorothy Jenkins.
Tough topics, hard conversations. The Norris & Teretha Beckley Foundation brings clarity and transparency to the issues of today. #FactsLeadToTruth
Watch At the Center: Link Here
Get your NAACP T-shirt here. Proceeds support the NAACP Scholarship Fund!
At the center of what’s happening today…
There are important viewpoints and truth to share with the public. Join Norris Beckley At The Center of Mental Health on the FB Live link below.
Dr. Broder is a clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of HorseSensing in Shelbyville. Learn more about Dr. Broder here.
At the Center of Public Safety
At the center of public safety: Hear from Shelbyville and Shelby County law enforcement officers, Captain Kyle Tipton of the Sheriff’s Office and Chief Bruce Gentry from the Shelbyville Police Department.
Who we are.
The lion represents courage and strength. We chose this image to represent our heritage, our purpose, and our goal. With courage and strength, we will serve our community, our state, our country, and our world.
Norris & Teretha Beckley
Norris and Teretha Beckley are natives of Shelbyville, KY. They both attended Shelby County High School where Norris was a member of the 1978 State Championship Basketball Team. Married for 27 years, they are the proud parents of two sons, Norris "Boomer" Beckley Jr. and Richland Beckley.
Norris and Teretha also have a beautiful 5 year old granddaughter Kamryn Beckley.
Norris attended Morehead State University where he earned his B.A. in Communications. Teretha attended the Hair Design School where she earned her degree in Cosmetology.
Norris and Teretha are lifelong public servants and community advocates. For over 20 years, Norris and Teretha have worked tirelessly to lift up the voices of people who stand on the margins of our society. Norris and Teretha also have a passion for working with young people and have been involved in youth programs to teach life skills and healthy activities.
In addition to starting and growing the Foundation Norris serves as the Pastor of Centennial Baptist Church in Christianburg, KY. In addition to serving as First Lady of Centennial Baptist Church, Teretha also teaches cosmetology.
Basketball Camp
Many thanks to First Baptist Church for providing this valuable community function.
Let’s do more!
Lift up their voices
Our purpose is to lift up the voices of people whose stories need to be told - centering them to tell their own stories about their lives and their truths.
Facts lead to truth...
We built our mission on this statement by Maria Ressa, Editor of Rappler, and 2019 Time Magazine Person of the Year and Nobel Peace Prize awardee in 2021.
No stranger to harrassment and persecution in her home country of The Philipines, Maria persevered to become an icon for people everywhere who honor the truth.
Learn more about Maria and her mission here.
Where are we going?
We’re from here - the great Commonwealth of Kentucky. It’s home and where our hearts are. We’re ready to help and ready to serve. And our town, Shelbyville, is just the beginning. The truth is, we need to be everywhere to defend democracy, center people, and serve the public. Join us. It’s America. There’s room for everyone.
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The Norris & Teretha Beckley Foundation
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