We work closely with non-profit organizations, donors, and their advisers to increase philanthropy in the community. Our detailed mission statement is simple, direct, and practical, compressed to just three strong words, "Better Our Community". BCF volunteer Trustees have displayed a committed unit to achieve this common service with pride.
Throughout the past year, our Trustees, Donors, and Friends have stepped forward to uphold the beliefs and rights of our community population. They have helped to prepare for a better community in the areas of art, culture, education, social endeavors, medical research, as well as medical aid. Because of your generosity, your independent foundation was able to grant over $100,000 in grants benefiting our community. To maximize the value of your gift, the BCF has continued its focus on the stewardship and investment. The foundation has done an excellent job at managing its investments and has exceeded benchmark returns. A heart felt thanks for all of our community support and trust! |
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Our next meeting will be:
October 19, 2017 @ 8:00am Office Location: 7276 Jackman Rd, Suite C Temperance, MI 48182 The Foundation meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month.
2017 CFF made over $16,000!The Bedford Community Foundation and the Compassion, Food & Fun committee presented a check for $5,000.00 to Bridgepoint church to help with rebuilding their nursery and a deductible that their insurance didn't pay.
The 2017 CFF (Chris Comstock legacy)
fundraising endeavor made over $16,000 to give to Bridgepoint, Heart of Hope and Heart of Hope Too. Thank you Bedford! |
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Congratulations to our BCF 2017 Scholarship Winners!
The Bedford Community Foundation announced that the Foundation granted scholarships in the amount of $14,000, including $4,350 in renewal scholarships, to Bedford Township area students pursuing post high school education. You can click here to read the press release which details all the recipients.
The Bedford Community Foundation announced that the Foundation granted scholarships in the amount of $11,600, including $8,200 in renewal scholarships, to Bedford Township area students pursuing post high school education. The following have been awarded scholarships from scholarship funds managed by the Foundation.
The Bedford Community Foundation is a public foundation actively serving the Bedford Township Community as a fund developer, fund manager and grant maker. The Foundation responds to community needs as the needs arise. While there is a focus on granting scholarships to students in post high school education pursuits, grants are also made to charitable organizations serving residents in Bedford Township and the surrounding area in the areas of health, human services, economic development, the arts, education and civic affairs. The Foundation is managed by a volunteer board with members having experience in finance, marketing and administration. All members of the volunteer board are local residents. A donor may make a gift, bequest or donation of any size to the Foundation for the benefit of the community.
- Elise Kolar was awarded $500 and Ashley Wagenhauser was awarded $1,000 scholarship from the Ralph Lawn Memorial Scholarship Fund. Julie Rand received a $1000 renewal scholarship.
- Carson Barr and Erika Wilt from Bedford High School were each awarded a $700 and Gabriel Boudagh was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Charles & E. Lucille Bates Scholarship Fund. Dylan Barr, Bryce Davis, Madyson Davis, Logan Dewey, Austin Ellsworth, Taylor Fitzgerald, Tara Fraley, Steven Waganfeald and Alyson Waite received a $300 renewal scholarship from the Bates Fund. And Luke Dotson received a $400 scholarship.
- Megan McNulty was awarded $500 scholarships from the Allan and Betty Bates Scholarship Fund. Adam Swisher received a $300 renewal scholarship.
- Samantha Synowka was awarded a $500 scholarship from Dr. Robert and Barbara Layman Scholarship Fund.
- Lauren Sullivan was awarded a $500 scholarship from Norbert C. and Marjorie A. Abel Scholarship Fund.
- Taylor Gotha from Ida Public Schools was awarded a $500 scholarship from Michael J. Rawlings Scholarship Fund.
- Samantha Moore was awarded a $1000 from Francis E. and Doris H. Wood Scholarship Fund. Madalin Scally, Alexis Laginess, Abbey and Sadie Oswald were awarded a $300 renewal scholarship.
- Joseph Shepherd was awarded a $400 from the Bedford Business Association Scholarship Fund.
- Claire Morgan and Meegan Smith each received a $500 scholarship from the Sumner and Ruth Jones Scholarship Fund. Jocelyn Groll and Abigail Cloum each received a $300 renewal scholarship from the Jones fund.
- Madison Spears received a $800 scholarship from the Charles A and Mary Jane Scheltema Scholarship Fund.
- Nichole Freiheit received a $300 renewal scholarship from the Harley A. and Sedohr J. Barnette Scholarship Fund.
- Kevin Lingle was awarded a $1000 scholarship from the Lulu Pickard Whiting Scholarship Fund. Jordyn Spotts received a $300 renewal scholarship and Lily Kozicki recieced a $400 renewal scholarship from the Pickard Whiting Fund.
- Morgan Dietrich received $500 from the Dr. Herbert S. Moyer Scholarship Fund.
- Canter for the Cure/Arlene Bates-Toyne Memorial Pass-Thru awarded two renewal scholarships scholarships in the amount of $500 each to Brendon Chuhy and Kassidy Krimmel.
- Duane R. Hall Scholarship was awarded to Lyndsay Wagner in the amount of $1000..
The Bedford Community Foundation is a public foundation actively serving the Bedford Township Community as a fund developer, fund manager and grant maker. The Foundation responds to community needs as the needs arise. While there is a focus on granting scholarships to students in post high school education pursuits, grants are also made to charitable organizations serving residents in Bedford Township and the surrounding area in the areas of health, human services, economic development, the arts, education and civic affairs. The Foundation is managed by a volunteer board with members having experience in finance, marketing and administration. All members of the volunteer board are local residents. A donor may make a gift, bequest or donation of any size to the Foundation for the benefit of the community.
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MAILING ADDRESSBedford Community Foundation
PO Box 54 Lambertville, MI 48144 OFFICE LOCATION7276 Jackman Road, Suite C
Temperance, MI 48182 |
