November 23, 2010
I joined the Board this year because I think BCM's approach is the most strategic and effective I've seen in preventing homelessness. BCM combines effective life skills training with rent and utility assistance (and food pantry) to enable clients to remain in their homes through a crisis and then become better prepared to handle future crises.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The live testimonials from those who have gone through the program are powerful....things as simple as learning how to create and monitor a household budget are making a difference (and will have a ripple effect to the next generation as current clients pass the knowledge on to their children).
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Grow the service territory.
MY ROLE:
Board Member & I'm on the board and participate in development activities.