On February 26th, Berks County Community Foundation held a reception at Vintner’s Table in Wyomissing, attended by over thirty-five professional advisors. The event was an opportunity for us to thank the professional advisors who, by introducing the Community Foundation to their clients, allow us to continue our mission of promoting philanthropy and improving the quality of life for Berks County residents.
Other staff members present included Kevin K. Murphy, President; Monica Reyes, VP for Programs & Initiatives; Molly McCullough Robbins, VP for Philanthropic Services; Erica Caceres, Communication Manager; Vivi Anthony, Executive Assistant, and our team of program officers.
Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer, oversees grants for individuals, public health initiatives, human services initiatives, and animal welfare.
Emily Smedley, Environment and Energy Program Officer, manages programs and grants related to the environment, sustainable energy, land use, and neighborhood vitality.
Kim Sheffer, Lifelong Learning Program Officer, manages the scholarship and educational grant funds.
We enjoyed the chance to mingle with our professional advisor friends and provide updates on Community Foundation work in the community.
Since the Community Foundation was founded over 30 years ago, 50% of the charitable funds we manage have been the direct result of a referral by a professional advisor. In dollar amounts, 76% of our current investment pool is the result of funds referred to us by a professional advisor.
Details on how you can be a referrer and spark change are available in the Community Foundation’s Giving Guide.
If you have questions, please email me at frankia@bccf.org.
