"Don't be afraid; Just believe." - Mark 5:36b |
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Message from the President & CEO |
Dear Friends of BCM,
Thank you all for stepping forward in extraordinary ways to help those in our community seeking assistance. Since July 1, 2020, BCM's programs have invested nearly $3,500,000 in our community through:
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Emergency Assistance (case managed housing, mortgage, and utility assistance)
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Foundation 3 ( 12-18 months supportive housing for working families with children)
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Budget for Life™ (12 months financial education, debt remediation, and savings match)
Each of these programs prevents homelessness and elevates economic opportunities for thousands of individuals and families across the region. For example, BCM's two recent Budget for Life™ sessions helped 77 households pay off $430,000 in debt and save $130,000. We also integrated career coaching to further elevate household earning potential for generations to come.
Because of your support, we have been able to achieve outstanding outcomes in these uncertain times.
As society reopens, the need for rental assistance programs is critical to prevent homelessness for those no longer protected by eviction moratoria, currently set to expire July 31. So, please continue to support BCM in our mission as we continue to deploy our mission.
In this edition of The Way, BCM also provides an update on THRIFTique, which is now fully open and experiencing record-breaking sales.
Have a great summer,
Keeva Kase
President & CEO
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FOX 5 Found our Hidden Gem!
As a result, Buckhead THRIFTique doubled our sales that day, and tripled our sales the following day and our monthly sales are continuing to grow. In May, the sales at the Buckhead THRIFTique were the highest they have ever been in the history of the store being open. Michelle Krompegal, Director of Retail Operations, says, "Each day, we hear from several new customers that saw us on the on the news... I love hearing we are still reaching new customers from being featured on FOX5 and talking with friends and family."
As you may know, the revenue generated in our store is used to further our mission. We would love to see you stop by and Shop with Purpose!
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Budget for Life TM Graduations: Our Participant's Successes
We are proud to announce that we just had 2 groups of clients
graduate from our Budget for Life™ program! This year, we had 40
participants, including 35 households and 5 couples. These virtual
graduations were held on Zoom, and we had great
attendance from participants, families, staff, and guests. It was
announced that from January 2021- June 2021, our participants
paid $227,860 of debt and saved $61,524! We also had a special
announcement, by our own President & CEO Keeva Kase, that our
savings match had been increased from $500 to $1,500! These
participants are overjoyed at their success, and we are so proud of
their hard work, especially amid a pandemic. Thank YOU for
making these smiles and promising futures happen.
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Tee It Up is Driving Forward to This Year's Tournament
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We are excited to announce our 24th Annual Tee It Up Golf Tournament at Peachtree Golf Club on September 13, 2021! Each year, Tee It Up sponsors and their guests help bring life-changing assistance and opportunities to individuals and families in Atlanta facing financial crisis. Sponsorships support our mission of preventing homelessness and elevating economic empowerment for individuals across Atlanta. With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, we are excited to resume our tournament as normal. Do not miss the chance to share a memorable day with friends and colleagues playing on a historic course, all while supporting BCM’s mission of giving our hard-working neighbors a second chance at achieving self-sufficiency.
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It’s not too late to join us! Members and Sponsors of The Seeds of Change Society are women empowering women and families who are in financial crisis regain their confidence, become strong role models for their children and achieve a lifetime of financial security. This group of dynamic women are committed to working together to serve our most vulnerable communities in a meaningful way. The legacy of The Seeds of Change Society began planting the seeds of change in 2011 to support women and families in financial crisis achieve self-sufficiency and a brighter future for their families. We are gearing up for our 10th anniversary celebration, and we would love to have you join us!
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You have asked us how you can contribute to BCM's mission in our community, so we have compiled a list of ways you can step forward with us:
1. Make a gift today by clicking here and provide our hard working neighbors a second chance at self-sufficiency.
2. Share your talents with us and volunteer by clicking here.
4. Pray for each staff member to have strength for the journey.
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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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Shop AmazonSmile and earn donations for BCM! When you choose BCM as your charity, AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to our ministry.
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Did you know that your generosity has the potential to be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled by your employer? We have a tool that will help you easily check to see if your donations are eligible.
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Shop, donate or volunteer at Buckhead THRIFTique to directly support BCM's programs!
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