Current Events: November, 2010

Challenge Initiative Doubles Your Gift!

November 24, 2009

A $100,000 challenge gift has been issued giving BCH supporters a special opportunity to double the financial total of their gifts to Baptist Children’s Homes.

“In this lean economic climate, the challenge gift is a tremendous way to increase giving,” said BCH president Michael C. Blackwell. “Imagine making a $500 gift and knowing it will become a $1,000 contribution through the challenge opportunity. There’s no better time to give.”

Financial donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to the $100,000 challenge gift total. Blackwell said meeting the challenge is key.

“For this challenge to be collected, we must raise the additional $100,000,” he explained. “Each dollar is matched dollar for dollar.”

Supporters have until January 31, 2010 to raise the $100,000 total. Any gift given between now and then automatically goes toward the challenge gift.

Giving has been down by as much as 20% from this time last year. BCH depends on end-of-the-year giving to not only meet crucial immediate needs, but to also secure necessary funds to help children in the coming year.

“Giving is always important, but it is especially important now,” Blackwell said. “If you have already given, please consider an additional gift in honor or memory of someone special. There’s no better gift than one that makes a difference in the life of a child.”

You can give online at www.bchfamily.org/givenow or contact Brenda Gray at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1230 ­or email her at bbgray@bchfamily.org for more information.

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