Brighter Tomorrows: Why give to the Brandon Community Foundation?

Owning a business in Brandon for 20 years has been a blessing, and I’m so grateful to call the Brandon community our home. A little over two years ago a good friend of mine, Jeff Thue, asked if I would consider serving on the board of the Brandon Community Foundation (BCF). To be honest, I didn’t really know what the Brandon Community Foundation was at the time, but as I learned more about it I was honored to accept the position to serve on the board. 

Serving on this board has opened my eyes to the vast needs of our very own neighbors and organizations. The Brandon Community Foundation was started by Brandon residents who understood the value of investing in our community and ensuring that its members all share a high quality of life. The mission of the Brandon Community Foundation is to partner and collaborate with area residents to build a brighter tomorrow through philanthropy, investing in nonprofits and ideas that improve and enrich the quality of life for all ages through the arts, recreation, health, education, public safety and more.

My family donates to the BCF because people matter. Countless lives are impacted by the gifts given to and received from the Foundation. Every year it issues grants to a variety of area non-profits with a commitment to improving the community one way or another; and the vision of making a greater impact motivates us to constantly expand the endowment fund. 

I encourage you to consider giving to this great organization. It truly is a gift to be able to give back, and it impacts the people of this remarkable community in endless ways. Join us October 30th this year for our annual fund-raising event, Oak and Vine. It will be the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Foundation and the lives that have been impacted by its far-reaching mission. Hope to see you there!