PRESS RELEASE.....May
19, 2010
The Bedford Community has generously supported
the Bedford Community Foundation with donations. In this
fiscal year, the foundation awarded 67 grants totaling $22,515.70.
Of that total $7,930 were scholarships, $7,876.67 Medical
Aid and research, $2,460.32 Community Cultural Development
and $4,248.71 in Youth Leadership Development.
We want to thank our Bedford Community Foundation friends
and supports and the entire community for opening your hearts
and wallet to help your neighbors in Bedford.
The Bedford Community Foundation will continue to focus
in 2010 on providing grants to local organizations that provide
the richest quality services and that advance new ideas that
improve the quality of life in our community.
Welcome
to the Bedford Community Foundation. We work closely with
non-profit organizations, donors, and their advisors 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!