The Beckley Area Foundation would like to congratulate our 2020-2021 scholarship recipients on the awards they have received, and wish them the best of luck as they take a big step into the next chapter of their lives.
We would also like to thank our donors for their continued support. Your generosity will help these students achieve their dreams and pursue an education. Using 107 different funds, the Beckley Area Foundation distributed $325,818 in scholarships this year. Click the button below to learn more about our scholarship program and view the awards yourself.
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BAF continues to respond to the consequences of COVID-19 and we are very thankful for the response we have seen from our community. The donations have been used to grant $71,870.84 to 34 different nonprofit organizations in Raleigh County and surrounding areas. Below is a list of nonprofits in our community who we have supported during this time.
Bread of Life The purchase of supplies for their food pantry. Raleigh County Commission on Aging The purchase of food for their local pick-up or home delivery seniors program. One Voice WV The purchase of food to support the Food for Angels program. Beckley Dream Center The purchase of food for children, unemployed and the elderly in our community. Crab Orchard Baptist Church The purchase of food to assist their Neighbors on Wheels program to help low-income communities. Helping Hands The purchase of food and supplies to help Raleigh County residents who cannot afford food. McDowell County Commission on Aging The purchase of food boxes for seniors and disabled individuals. The Carpenter's Corner The purchase of supplies to support their take-out feeding program. Salvation Army The purchase of food boxes for unemployed and low-income families. Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank, Inc. The purchase of food for their summer feeding program. The Itmann Food Bank The purchase of food for their food pantry. Quota Club of Beckley Matching funds to support their Empty Bowls program that supports ten local food pantries. Women's Resource Center Purchase of food, cleaning supplies and personal care items. City of Gary, Police Dept. The purchase of Automatic Electronic Defibrillators for first responder units in McDowell County. Catholic Charities of WV, Webster Springs Purchase of food and personal care items. Food for Body and Soul The purchase of food for senior citizens and low-income families. God's Grace Ministry The purchase of food boxes for low-income families and seniors. Raleigh County Community Action Association The purchase of food for low-income individuals in Raleigh, McDowell and Wyoming counties. City of Beckley, Parks and Recreation Dept. The purchase of school supply kits for the summer feeding program. Brian's Safehouse and Sparrow's Nest The purchase of food and cleaning supplies for their rehabilitation programs. Raleigh County Public Library Bookmobiles The purchase of food for their summer Read and Feed program. Beckley Area Foundation The purchase of Personal Protective Equipment for 20 organizations in our area. If you are interested in donating, you may donate online by clicking the button below, or make a check payable to Beckley Area Foundation with CERF in the memo line. Please mail your check to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste 301, Beckley, WV 25801 |
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