BCM Georgia

There are many ways you can support our mission of preventing homelessness and empowering our neighbors economically. We envision caring communities where everyone has a home and the opportunity to thrive, but the only way we can accomplish this is by working together. To donate to BCM Georgia, visit: bcmgeorgia.org/donate/

Our tee time is almost here! The 27th annual Tee It Up Golf Tournament is next Monday, September 16. Funds from the tournament will benefit BCM Georgia and our mission of helping neighbors avoid homelessness and elevating their possibilities for economic empowerment. Just 6 days left. We can't wait to see you on the green.

Hear BCM Georgia President and CEO Greg Cole, M.Div., CFRE describe our work and impact on Metro Atlanta CEO. The need is greater than ever, but our three signature programs are helping Georgia families achieve economic independence and avoid homelessness. Check out the full video here: https://bit.ly/3ABcGsb

Thank you to our Par and Birdie Sponsors for putting us within pitching range of our Tee It Up Golf Tournament's $300,000 fundraising goal. Your support is helping us build caring communities where everyone has a home and the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you to our Eagle sponsors for supporting the 27th annual Tee It Up Golf Tournament! We are 18 days out from 18 holes featuring 118 players and benefiting families from more than 118 Georgia zip codes. Your support will allow us to continue helping Georgia families avoid homelessness and create solid financial foundations. We couldn't do it without you.

We'd like to welcome Nicole Cochran to the BCM team! As a Financial Education Program Manager, Nicole will help our clients reach their financial goals and build solid foundations for themselves and their families. She's pictured here alongside Eloise Bracey, our Chief Program Officer; Michelle Ramirez, our Director of Financial Education; and Greg Cole, our CEO. Welcome to the team, Nicole! We're so happy to have you.

Thank you to SouthState Bank, our Presenting Sponsor for BCM’s 27th annual Tee It Up Golf Tournament! “SouthState was founded on the principles of providing personalized banking services and making our communities a better place to live,” says BJ Green, State President, Atlanta Banking Group, SouthState Bank. “Supporting the impactful work of BCM Georgia is one of many ways we seek to continue these initiatives here in Atlanta. We’re thrilled to present this annual fundraiser, knowing how many people will benefit from BCM Georgia’s services.” Their $25,000 sponsorship will allow us to continue helping families across Georgia avoid homelessness and build solid financial foundations for themselves and loved ones. To learn more about our work, visit: bcmgeorgia.org/

We'd like to congratulate Financial Education Program Manager Rosine Niyungeko on her new credential as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW). Rosine works with clients in our Budget for Life program, helping them achieve financial strength and create a solid foundation for themselves and their families. We're proud of Rosine and grateful for the quality of care she helps us provide to the households we work with.

A study by Florida Atlantic University has rated Atlanta's housing market to be the second most overpriced in the country. According to the study, Atlanta homes tend to be 40.4% overpriced, which also has a dramatic impact on rent prices, limiting the number of affordable options. Atlanta's Housing Board is attempting to increase the number of affordable housing units, but for our neighbors facing difficulty, the current lack of options makes them especially vulnerable. To learn how BCM Georgia is helping working families avoid homelessness and build strong foundations for themselves, visit: bcmgeorgia.org

The pandemic has affected many of us, but for some, it has been especially hard. After being evicted twice, Jodie and her three girls moved into a shelter for a year, where she completed a life skills program and was eventually referred to BCM Georgia's Foundation 3. Through this program, she was able to secure housing for her and her daughters, obtain her GED, settle her debts, and find a job. She's now planning to get a bachelor's degree in graphic design. To learn more about Jodie's story and how Foundation 3 supports working families, check out this video: https://bit.ly/3LWyyAG