BCF recently announced $100,000 for a community challenge match to help support crucial and struggling nonprofit organizations.
“Right now is a challenging time for our nonprofits,” said BCF President Lisa Cripps-Downey. “Escalating demand for services is being combined with declining revenue. Our board of directors asked ‘how can we help?’ And then asked, ‘how can YOU help?’ With this challenge, BCF will match donations of up to $100,000 for dollars the community raises.”
The first part of the community challenge will focus on two essential agencies that have experienced drastic funding cuts. BCF announced a $40,000 challenge match for Caring Connection’s Empowerment Center – the domestic violence shelter and sexual assault services. The Foundation also announced a $30,000 challenge match for the Children’s Advocacy Center’s operations that provide services for abused children.
An additional $30,000 in matching funds was set aside for other nonprofit partners in 2027.
To give to the community challenge, donors can go to www.berriencommunity.org/CommunityChallenge or reach out directly to the organizations.
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