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hanks to YOU, our Berkeley Hall members, we’ve been able to make a real difference in our greater Bluffton community, and we recently received an incredible opportunity from an Anonymous Donor granting us $50,000 in matching funds to all donations made by new supporters of the charitable foundation. This special campaign runs through the end of June and matches dollar for dollar all contributions received from new donors.
This campaign also offers an “additional dollar match” to those who have previously contributed to the BHCF in the amount of $250 dollars or less in 2021. For example, if you
donated $250 last year, and this year you donate $750, our anonymous donor will match the additional $500, for a total donation of $1,250. ($250 + $500 + $500 match).
We thank you for your generosity, and hope you will support us in this incredible opportunity to do more. – John Kourakos, BHCF Chair and the BHCF Board of Directors
This gives us the opportunity to make an even bigger difference in the lives of those who need it most – funding much-needed grants to help address hunger, housing, medical, and other important needs – right here in the Bluffton community.
A snapshot of some of our BHCF donation recipients: Programs for Exceptional People Bluffton Self-Help
upporting our mission to make a difference, the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Bluffton Self Help. The grant, recently approved by the Berkeley Hall Board of Directors, is for acquisition of computer software to be used in BSH’s new Path Forward case management strategy. “By providing BSH with the tools they need, we can truly support their efforts to assist in a comprehensive approach,” shares Jane Moyer, BHCF Grants Committee Chair. The project was developed following a
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community needs assessment by BSH in partnership with the Riley Center for Livable Communities which indicated 6 out of 10 families in greater Bluffton are economically at risk. “BSH leadership felt compelled to move from a crisis management focus to a more holistic approach,” explains Moyer. “Going forward, every community member who seeks help will be assigned a client advocate to help them address crisis needs, i.e. groceries and/or help with rent and utilities, as well as long-term goals and opportunities.”
