BCHF Welcomes Jane Winters to board
During their September board meeting, the Bedford Community Health Foundation welcomed Jane Winters as their newest board member. Ms. Winters is currently the Executive Director at Lake Christian Ministries. She began volunteering for Lake Christian Ministries in 2016 as its fund development chair shortly after moving to the area from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. While […]
A clip from the WSET story on Bedford’s School to School project
https://wset.com/news/local/town-of-bedford-looking-for-your-input-for-school-to-school-area-plan Above is the WSET Clip discussing the School to School Project; a plan to revitalize downtown Bedford. BCHF Executive Director, Denny Huff, notes the importance of a public transportation plan as well. Surveys are open to the public until July 20th. Residents can click here to take the survey.
2018 Spring Grant Awards
Bedford Christian Ministries: $4,000 for dental and prescription assistance to the most vulnerable in our community. Bedford County Public Schools: $2,198 for exercise bikes in the new library. Bedford County School of Practical Nursing: $1,638 to fund continuing education for two instructors and a student learning extension. Bedford County Sheriff’s Office: $4,100 for purchase of […]
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Fall Grant Awards
The Bedford Community Health Foundation has completed their fall grant cycle, with $57,000 in grants. Funds were awarded to 9 local non-profits who provide health care or health-related services to Bedford residents. This makes a total of $200,000 invested back into the community this year. According to Executive Director, Denny Huff, “It’s not just about […]
Free shuttle service fills transportation, food gap in Bedford
The Bedford County Parks and Recreation bus, which can hold 18 riders, began providing residents of subsidized housing complexes near Blue Ridge Avenue free rides to Walmart in the town of Bedford in May, Denny Huff, executive director of Bedford Community Health Foundation, said.