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As a
community-based organization we firmly believe in addressing local
needs with local resources.
Our
partners are individuals, churches, civic organizations, businesses
and foundations. Each partner provides a valuable resource to BACM.
Their
commitment may involve food donations, volunteer involvement and/or
financial support. BACM partners with local churches, community
groups and businesses to provide the information and services we
offer.
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Grants Received In 2010
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United Way |
$11,166 |
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Sisler McFawn Foundation |
$2,500 |
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Catholic Charities |
$2,000 |
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Canal District Union of the
Methodist Church |
$190 |
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A new
refrigerator was received, free of charge, from a grant that
was written to the Akron/Canton Foodbank |
Grants Received In 2009
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GAR Foundation |
$15,000 |
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United Way |
$11,514 |
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Stimulus Package |
$10,000 |
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AT&T |
$7,500 |
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Akron Community Foundation |
$5000 |
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East Minster Presbytery |
$3,600 |
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East Ohio Conference United
Methodist Church |
$3,600 |
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Sisler McFawn Foundation |
$2,500 |
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Catholic Charities |
$2,000 |
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East Minster Presbytery |
$276 |
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Volunteers
Volunteers are our best partners. In 2009, our volunteers worked
over 4000 hours. See How To Help to volunteer with BACM.
Event Sponsors
Many
businesses & individuals support BACM by sponsoring one of our
fundraising events. These events include:
- Bags of Love (February) - collection of
non-food necessities
- Feinstein Food Challenge (March - April)-collection of
non-perishable food items
- Post Office Fundraiser (May)
- Food with Flair (May)
- Garden Project 2010 (May-Sept)
- Farmer's Market (July-Sept)
- Birdies for BACM Fundraiser (Aug)
- Swiss Steak Dinner/Silent Auction (October)
- Annual Campaign (Dec)
See
Events for more information or
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