BCF News

Bell Community Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to 411 House 

Bell Community Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to 411 House The 411 House was the former home to local civil rights activist, Myrtle Captain, and was completely renovated in 2018 to serve as a safe place for local youth. The focus of the house is to grow relationships through mentorship and bible study, to build community through community dinners and family celebrations, and to offer experiences through local events, field trips, and summer camp. “Supporting our local community and impacting the quality of life for those in Bell County is exactly what our foundation was created to do,” said Bell Community Foundation President William J. Stokes. “We support a variety of

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Bell Community Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to Central Texas Youth Services 

Bell Community Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to Central Texas Youth Services “The outreach, housing assistance and transitional services that Central Texas Youth Services provides to children and young adults is very much needed in our area and surrounding areas,” said Bell Community Foundation Board Member, Alicia Dunn. “Providing hope and care to our community through supporting programs like CTYS is what our foundation aims to do and help make a lasting impact where we can.” The Bell Community Foundation is an IRS approved public charity founded in 2018. The foundation is a community partner and resource for nonprofit organizations in Bell County and the surrounding areas. Bell Community Foundation was

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Bell Community Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to Family Promise of Bell County 

Bell Community Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to Family Promise of Bell County The Bell Community Foundation has provided a $10,000 grant to Family Promise of Bell County. “We’re so grateful to have the Bell Community Foundation’s support of our work, directly impacting children and families in our community experiencing homelessness.” said Executive Director, Rucker Preston. “Because of the foundation’s support, more families will be served through our guest shelter program, in the Promise House.” Family Promise of Bell County is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower families experiencing homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. The nonprofit relies on the community’s financial support to carry out

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