Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation recaps a fantastic week of awards and recognition given to area non-profits and individuals in Berrien County, and a look ahead at what’s to come in 2022. Find out how you can be part of BCF’s future at berriencommunity.org!... [Read Full Story]
Jonny speaks with Lisa and Susan from Berrien Community Foundation about how their Annual Meeting will be a bit different this year as BCF hits the road today with Jonny for “Celebration on the Station,” a day full of appearances surprising unsuspecting people and organizations all day as we show up to award the Alamar Grant, Love Your Community Grant, Golden Acorn Volunteer Recognition Award and Golden Acorn Award For Excellence!... [Read Full Story]
Susan at Berrien Community Foundation welcomes Brianna Hayslip, who began as a mentee and became a mentor in our community after working in the Women’s Giving Circle Mentor Training Program. See how you can impact mentoring in the community at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation explains the upcoming need for volunteers for the annual Senior Care Kits project and how you can help by signing up at berriencommunity.org!... [Read Full Story]
Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to talk about the multitude of scholarships available to area students, including one started by Coloma’s Rodney Weir. Find out how you can start your own community scholarship at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Zack is joined by Susan from Berrien Community Foundation to talk about For Good Grants, and how one of the recent grants helped Sue and the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra continue to operate forward after a year with no concerts. See your organization can benefit from a For Good Grant at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa Cripps-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation welcomes Andrew Robinson from Mosaic CCDA to talk about community partnerships and the recent expansion of the organization in to the old Valueland space in Benton Harbor. See how BCF can help your organization at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Susan from Berrien Community Foundation gives us a look at the myriad of volunteer opportunities in the community that you can be part of with the help of Berrien Community Foundation. Get started at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Susan from Berrien Community Foundation welcomes Gary Wood of the Friends of Berrien County Trails to talk about their recent trail project including a master plan that received a grant of $10,000. BCF helps meet needs with resources and they can help your organization as well. Details at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation welcomes Susan from the Cherry Beach Project to talk about the now-public beach that was made possible thanks to numerous donations and volunteer efforts, and the help of Berrien Community Foundation. Find out how BCF can help in your community at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation is joined by TEAM member Molly McVay from St. Joseph to chat about TEAM, and how high school students in Berrien County can join. Get details at berriencommunity.org/TEAM.... [Read Full Story]
Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation and Jamie Brooks of CASA talk about Berrien Community Foundation’s “For Good” Grants. Find out more details and apply at berriencommunity.org!... [Read Full Story]
Lisa with Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to announce some special news regarding the BCF Arts Challenge, and another successful year of Backpacks for Good. See how you can help at berriencommunity.org... [Read Full Story]
Got great projects that help our community but need funding? The Berrien Community Foundation has great grants available, and lots more opportunities, too! Just head to berriencommunity.org to find out more.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa Cripps-Downey from the Berrien Community Foundation and Lynne Clayton of Water Street Glassworks join Zack to talk about the return of the BCF Arts Challenge and how you can help support 9 awesome local arts organizations stay on their feet and keep their doors open. Head to berriencommunity.org for details and to donate.... [Read Full Story]
Susan from Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to chat about Backpacks for Good, which is looking for volunteers, donations of school supplies, and for families in need in North and South Berrien County. Get details at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Zack is joined by Susan from Berrien Community Foundation to talk about the William J. Deputy Grant Winners for 2021, featuring Chikaming Township represented by David Bunte, and the Village of Michiana represented by Joann Fischer. Find out how you can leave a lasting legacy in your community with Berrien Community Foundation at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Zack speaks with Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation and Lyndon Azcuna from LifePlan about the For Good Grants programs at Berrien Community Foundation, and how LifePlan is using their grant to do outreach in local housing communities in Niles. Find out more about For Good Grants at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation is joined by Tami from the Krasl Art Center as well as Mack & Sharon Brown of the African American History & Literature Gallery to discuss the United Civic Monuments Fund, how the project was started and supported by the Krasl, and how you can provide your support as well at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Susan from Berrien Community Foundation gives us a peek at the huge amount of scholarship winners for 2021 in Berrien County, including Watervliet graduate Grace Weckwerth, winner of the Upton Opportunity Scholarship and the Heart of Cook Scholarship. To get more on scholarships and start one of your own, visit berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa Cripps-Downey and Bob Harrison from the Berrien Community Foundation discuss what a community foundation does compared to a private foundation, and the importance of charitable legacies and volunteer involvement. Get more information at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Susan and Noah from Berrien Community Foundation join us to talk about grantmaking, and about Noah’s internship assisting the TEAM Program, as well as how your teenager can sign up to be a member of TEAM! Get details at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
BCF is a place where resources meet needs. Scholarships are a great example of those resources. Most scholarships are for college. The Willging-Reed Scholarship is a special scholarship for orchestra students from St. Joe High School who are going to a summer music camp. Get more details at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Jonny fills in for Zack speaking with Susan at Berrien Community Foundation about Mini-Classroom Grants for area teachers and education professionals. Get details at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Susan Matheny from Berrien Community Foundation and Kortney Moore from Calling All Colors join Zack on the Coast Social Network this morning to talk about BCF’s “For Good” Grants, and how Calling All Colors used their grant to continue connecting St. Joseph and Benton Harbor students together. Find more details on grants at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa Cripps-Downey from the Berrien Community Foundation and Amy Zapal from St. Joseph Today join Zack to talk about Berrien Community Foundation’s “For Good” Grants. Hear how BCF is making a difference for local non-profits in the community, and get more details at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Today, Lisa from Berrien Community Foundation joins us to talk about For Good grants from BCF. She is joined by Laura Jolly from The Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, who talks about the use of their For Good grant to establish an outdoor performance space. Get details on For Good grants from BCF at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
This week, Susan from BCF joins Zack to talk about the Stephen E. Upton “Love Your Community” Grant. Steve Upton is known for his charitable heart and love for Berrien County. A few years ago, he decided that one way he wanted to leave a legacy for Berrien County was to create a grant program at the Berrien Community Foundation. So, the Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant was born!... [Read Full Story]
Lisa Cripps-Downey from Berrien Community Foundation is joined by Stephen Rockette & Zech Hoyt from the YMCA of Greater Michiana to talk about the Benton Harbor Summer Impact Project. If you have a great idea to help the community, start at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
Lisa Cripps-Downey from the Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to chat about the William J. Deputy Fund for Harbor Country municipalities. Find out about this fund application, and how you can establish your own fund, at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]
