About Us
where the spirit of community and celebrations come together
Shelly Calvert is the founder and executive director. Being a Troy native and part of the community for 32 years, makes the North Elm Collective even more special.
In 2015, while her own two children were in high school, she began a heartfelt mission to spread joy and make birthdays extra special for every child. She is an advocate for children and is active with several regional child welfare groups.
A testament to sharing joyous occasions
With the purchase of the North Elm building, Shelly has expanded her vision to provide a welcoming space for the entire community. North Elm Collective is more than just a venue; it's a testament to Shelly's passion for creating spaces where people can come together to heal, find hope, celebrate life's milestones, share in joyous occasions and build lasting memories.
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Cook and Baker
Emily S.
Green Thumbelina
Caitlin B.
Social Media Celebrity
Lauren D.
Fun Cordinator
Heather L.
Party Leader
Shelly C.
Founder
Each member of our committed team, is deeply invested in the well-being of the children we support!
NEC Team
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amanda's FAVORITE COFFEE:
The stunning wall feature in our Garden Room was crafted by Adam Twiss, a college student during a Christmas break.
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All of our beautiful backdrops, our coat room and our donor wall have been created by Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who earned Silver, Gold and Eagle Scout awards.
Currently Reading a food menu somewhere. :)
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More than 20 volunteer groups have helped with the renovation of the NEC building.
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Shelly's fAVORITE COFFEE:
North Elm Collective was formerly a church. When Shelly saw the large space that was the sanctuary, she thought, “this room is surely blessed and will make a great space for families to share joy.”
At-a-glance Fun Facts
We are beyond blessed by individual, foundation and corporate monetary donations that generously provide the support we need to operate and to continue reaching more kids with our very special mission.
Our donors
We couldn’t complete our mission without the help of volunteers! Individuals, churches, clubs and other nonprofits all come alongside us on a regular basis for a true community effort to help kids in need. If you would like to volunteer, contact us here.
our volunteers
Our mission is to spread love through the simple joy of birthday parties for kids who otherwise may not be celebrated + we provide birthday boxes for children experiencing foster care and for kids caught up in the court system.
Our Mission
(937) 524.3097
Phone or Text:
Tuesday - Sunday
11:00 am - 4:00pm
Monday - closed
Hours:
410 N Elm Street
Troy, OH 45373
Our Location
Our goal is to provide fun and thoughtful venue spaces that will pamper both you and your guests.
The best part, your booking fee serves a dual role—it not only covers the cost of your reservation but also acts as a donation to our nonprofit, We Love Birthday Parties. Every event you host contributes to making birthdays extraordinary for children who might otherwise be neglected.
