Nonprofit organizations that assist so many people and help enrich gulf coast communities during times of struggle could use some help themselves these days. The coronavirus outbreak has hit nonprofits hard, and some are now scrambling to cope with the challenges they face each day.
The Bacot McCarty Foundation has heard the sounding bell and is stepping up with an initial distribution of over $60,000 to agencies followed by additional contributions to well over $100,000, with more to come.
“The main purpose of this donation is to take the initiative and let our friends and community partners in the nonprofit sector know that we certainly appreciate them during these trying times of all of their diligent efforts, said Todd Trenchard, executive director of the foundation. “These monies will help not only fund some of their immediate needs but also serve as a gesture that will always be here for them; and that we will all recover from this by working together.
Monies will be distributed for various causes, such as children feeding programs, daycares for first responders and health care workers, teacher in-home assistance, mental health issues, educational opportunities for students, assistance for those with special needs, family assistance for children hospital stays, children mentoring groups and many others.
The Bacot McCarty Foundation, established in 1978, has a long-standing history of philanthropy on the coast, holding signature event fundraisers, making grants to worthy causes, enhancing donor services, and promoting and providing leadership in response to the community’s ever-changing needs. A large part of their focus is on youth, education, and the arts. They are a tax-exempt organization that is guided by a local board of directors composed of civic and community leaders.
“Many of our partner agencies have either lost all sources of revenue or have had to postpone or cancel their fundraising events because of the adjustments we’ve all have had to make”, said Trenchard. “These monies will play a small part in helping not only alleviate some immediate monetary concerns; but more importantly, will hopefully be a morale boost as we work diligently behind the scenes looking at longer and more sustainable solutions. We also want to let everyone know we have a lot of tremendous causes throughout our community and are welcome to give directly to those causes. Now is the time for all of us to do our part.”
Anyone who wants to give towards this cause can make a direct donation to the Bacot McCarty Foundation website at https://www.bacotmccarty.org/donate-now or call 228-217-5791 and designate the monies to the established Rebuild Jackson County Fund. 100% of all donations received will go directly back into the community.