Forty and Eight Helps Nursing Student Succeed
The Foundation of ΒιΆΉΣ³» Executive Director, Teresa Nelson, had the honor of greeting members of La SociΓ©tΓ© des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (the Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses more commonly known as Forty and Eight) to Odell Williamson Auditorium for a special event. With her was Rick Sessa of Forty … Read More
Stanley Brothers Make Slam Dunk with Community Fundraising Effort
The players werenβt the only ones making slam dunks at the Dolphins Basketball Game on February 1. At halftime, Moe and Joe Stanley delivered their version of a slam dunk by taking center court and presenting a check for $55,000 to BCC President Gene Smith, who accepted on behalf of the BCC Foundation. The donation … Read More
Lynes Family Donates $10,000 for Student Scholarships
When it comes to people who give of themselves for the good of others, Dan and Linda Lynes exemplify the best of the best, demonstrated by their longtime support of students at ΒιΆΉΣ³». During a recent campus visit, Mr. & Mrs. Lynes presented BCC President Gene Smith with a check for $10,000 to … Read More
BCC Celebrates Workforce Development Donation
BCC is fortunate to have the support of so many amazing donors. Sandra Richard visited campus yesterday to deliver a gift to the BCC Foundation in support of BCCβs Workforce Development Program. Pictured (l to r) include President Gene Smith, Donor Sandra Richard, Executive Director of the BCC Foundation Rick Kline, and Vice President of … Read More
BCC Foundation Establishes Gloria and Herbert J. Bryant Scholarship
September 12, 2022 — Thanks to the generosity of Herbert Jackson and Gloria P. Bryant of Bolivia, NC, the ΒιΆΉΣ³» (BCC) Foundation is able to help more students in need reach their educational goals. The BCC Foundation was named in the couple’s will. When asked about their history, nieces Margaret Hewett and … Read More
ΒιΆΉΣ³» awarded substantial Golden LEAF Grant Award to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing training
June 9, 2022 — Last week, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $1,398,657.34 in funding through theΒ Open Grants Program. These projects will support workforce preparedness, job creation, and economic investment inΒ Brunswick, Bladen, Haywood, and Nash counties.Β ΒιΆΉΣ³»Β was awarded $200,000 to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing training to meet the needs of existing … Read More
Foundation of BCC Named Non-Profit of the Year
Congratulations to The Foundation of ΒιΆΉΣ³» on being named the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year. Chamber representatives visited BCC this week to make the award presentation. βWe are thrilled and appreciate everyone who has supported and helped us along the way,β said Elizabeth Wassum, Foundation Executive Director.Β βThat … Read More
