Removing the stigma of mental illness is the first step to finding resources that can help improve mental health care in our county. While several resources are available, making those resources accessible becomes increasingly important to our community, neighbors, friends, and family. The Barry Community Foundation generously funds programs designed to improve the health of our residents, including fostering and supporting programs designed to provide mental healthcare. Nowhere is mental healthcare more critical than supporting our children, and this is why we partner with Corewell Health Foundation to fund great ideas that improve access and provide services to our schools.
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The Barry Community Foundation has always made education a priority. From providing classroom grants to generous scholarships, we know education is a key ingredient to fostering a healthy and vibrant community. This is why the board of directors, affiliate foundations, and the staff at BCF support several initiatives and programs for students. These four programs demonstrate just a fraction of the impact on communities and in our schools.
The Barry Community Foundation strives to be a trusted agent for positive change in our community. We have extensive expertise in managing funds, which makes us crucial in collecting, distributing, and filing requirements with government agencies. The commitment to transparency and accountability is demonstrated through annual audits, guaranteeing the integrity of contributions and payments.
The world isn't connected by molecules. We are connected by traditions, hopes, and our stories. These are the legacies we pass down. For children, legacy is learning from the past, but for adults, it means hoping for the future. For both young and old, the power of legacy is we live in the present. You are part of a community that remembers its history to build a future. This is why legacy is for all of us and is very much for life and living. We share stories about people in our community who have left a legacy for Barry County, to teach, empower and give hope. These are wise people who through grand ideas or small gestures made an impact for today; the
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There are only four ambulances in Barry County, and the wait times for residents can be dangerously too long. To help solve this, the Barry Community Foundation (BCF) collaborated with Bad Day Industries, a paramedic training company, to educate and certify local firefighters.
Using the iconic holiday classic movie It's a Wonderful Life, the Barry Community Foundation hosted an event to say, "thank you" to the many volunteers who share their time, treasure, and talent to make an impact on our community.
Invest Barry is an investment framework, focusing on making a difference in Barry County, by fostering an economy that is diverse, vital, and innovative.
