“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." Matthew 9:37
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The fruits of our summer labor are ready for harvest. The modernization of the
Budget for Life
financial education program and the expansion and renovation of the THRIFT
ique
, to name a few, are upon us and we could not be more thrilled. We are very grateful to the staff and volunteers who have worked so diligently on these project teams and are proud of the ensuing progress.
We are also celebrating the addition of Ms. Desirae August as BCM’s new Chief Development Officer. Since having joined us in August, she has been busy invigorating our fundraising efforts with a much-needed breath of fresh air. Additionally, the development of our strategic plan is well underway. The plan is a joint effort by BCM’s Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and clients, which will guide us toward and through the next season of growth and effectiveness in our community.
The summer months also brought Leadership Atlanta to BCM. After familiarizing themselves with our ministry, Leadership Atlanta selected BCM’s food pantry as a project service site for one of its 50th anniversary cohorts. We look forward to working with the Leadership Atlanta team on better understanding how our food ministry can more effectively improve the trajectory of the families we serve.
With all that is in store in the near future, we also invite you to reflect on the past fiscal year with us. The fiscal year 2019 Annual Report is being finalized and will soon arrive in your mailbox. Inside, you will see evidence of another record-setting year in terms of families served, volunteers serving, and funds raised.
Lastly, the new website—outfitted with new, more organized and accessible features—is nearly ready to launch; you can expect an email from us soon announcing when it is live online.
As a result of all of the growth and modernization BCM is in the midst of, we need more volunteers and resources. The demand for our services has not relented; if anything, it has increased due to the elimination of the zip code restriction and increase in the sophistication of our services. We would love to see you step up this fall to help us with the harvest.
Keeva Kase
President and CEO
Buckhead Christian Ministry
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BCM’s FY19 Annual Report commemorates a season of looking
Inward
to “discern our highest and best purpose as a ministry.” The image here is a sneak peak of the front cover of the report. Keep your eyes peeled for the full version, coming soon! Thanks to
Jackson Spalding
for working with BCM to create our Annual Report for the second year in a row.
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BCM is thr
illed to announce the hiring of Desirae August as Chief Development Officer. She started her position as CDO in late August and jumped into the deep end of BCM’s busy season. Having hardly settled into her office, she led the Tee it Up golf tournament to record-setting success. She is also co-planning the grand re-opening of THRIFT
ique
with Michelle Krompegal, and is in the midst of collaborating with Tiffany Banks on the Volunteer Appreciation Brunch.
Desirae earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Executive Certificate in Public and Nonprofit Leadership from Brandman University, part of Chapman University system in Irvine, California and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from California State University Fullerton. She has more than ten years of nonprofit, fundraising and event planning, and management experience. Prior to joining Buckhead Christian Ministry, she managed fundraising events with the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. As a volunteer, she is the President and Event-Co-Chair of Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Atlanta Chapter, a volunteer-led organization, and is passionate about serving the individuals and families of BCM.
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Teed Up for a Community Free of Hunger & Homelessness
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BCM’s 22
nd
Annual Tee it Up golf tournament brought out the best in our sponsors, volunteers, staff and avid golfers. The event, held at Atlanta’s exquisite Peachtree Golf Club, provided an opportunity for golfers of all handicaps to savor sport and service.
Attendees enjoyed a beautiful day on the green and had the pleasure of hearing from Bruce Demps, a beloved BCM volunteer, and Cynthia Crisp, BCM’s Executive Liaison, who shared her story and experience with BCM as a former client. The more than $215,000 that was raised will go toward the fulfillment of BCM's mission to provide life-changing services for individuals and families experiencing various stages of hunger or homelessness in Atlanta. Thanks to all who supported and participated in the golf tournament!
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On an otherwise uneventful Monday in August, an unexpected gift embedded in the daily routine of opening BCM’s mail served as a timely reminder of how blessed our ministry is. Within the mail was an unanticipated check for $30,000 bequeathed to BCM by the late Carol Jean Barrow of Peachtree Baptist Church. Her financial contribution speaks to the power of planning for the allocation of your assets.
BCM is so grateful for her gift and the powerful impact she bestowed on the families we serve.
Should you wish to contribute to the perpetuation of BCM's mission and vision, we encourage you to prayerfully consider becoming a member of BCM’s Legacy Society. Please email
BCMLegacySociety@bcmatlanta.org
for further inquiry.
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Mark Your Calendars + Nominate a Volunteer!
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BCM'S 2nd Annual Volunteer Brunch will be held on Saturday, October 26 at the Intercontinental Buckhead. In addition to being a celebration of all of the generous volunteers that serve day in and day out, the brunch will also spotlight the winner of the Spirit of BCM award.
The Spirit of BCM award is given to a volunteer who exemplifies the values of dignity, hope, and compassion. If you know of a BCM volunteer who lives their life of service with dignity, hope, and compassion, we would like for you to nominate them! A special recognition and gift will be given to the award recipient during the 2019 Volunteer Appreciation Brunch.
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Streamlining the Food Pantry
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For years, BCM clients have received pre-packaged food bags from our food pantry. As part of an evaluation of our ministry, we have found that often, the predetermined food items that are given to our clients do not best suit their dietary preferences and requirements. To improve this service, BCM has incorporated SmartChoice technology into the food pantry. Coupled with a standardized selection of food in stock, the SmartChoice technology will allow clients to "shop" for their household’s weekly groceries using a touch screen computer at the BCM office. Shop our
Amazon wish list
to send groceries straight to the food pantry!
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Purposeful Pecans: Partner in Ministry Spotlight
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Purposeful Pecans came to be when Meals on Wheels Atlanta was looking for a way to increase the funds that they use to support food-insecure seniors in Atlanta, MOWA Marketing Expert Hilary Baker explained. With the help of a local chef, MOWA developed two flavors, Sweet & Hot and Cinnamon Star Anise, which are sold at a number of locations and pop-up shops in the area. The idea really took off when Purposeful Pecans received the First Presbyterian Epiphany Grant from First Presbyterian Church. With the grant, which MOWA received in February, Purposeful Pecans has grown into Purposeful Gourmet Foods. Join us in celebrating with our church partner and with MOWA as they continue to support our neighbors in need!
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Saturday, October 26 at 11am
Calling all volunteers! BCM staff invites you to the 2nd Annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch at the InterContinental Buckhead to celebrate YOU and the countless ways you give yourself to BCM's ministry!
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Shop, donate or volunteer at Buckhead THRIFT
ique
to directly support BCM's programs!
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Shop AmazonSmile and earn donations for BCM! When you choose BCM at checkout, with every purchase, AmazonSmile donates .5% of the price of eligible purchases to our ministry.
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When you buy or sell your house with A Happy House and Keller Williams Real Estate Agents, upon closing, you can choose BCM as the charity they'll support through the sale!
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By enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards and selecting BCM, every trip to the grocery store using your Plus Card is a rewarding experience for BCM!
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Book your next move with Two Men And A Truck.
They give back to BCM!
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Two Men and a Truck donate their time, talents, and resources to BCM by providing moving services for our clients. Their services are invaluable to our clients, many of whom would otherwise be at a loss when it comes to moving transportation. As a way of showing our gratitude on behalf of our clients, we encourage you to book your next move with this company, which comes with a 96% customer referral rate.
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