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Debt Reduction and Credit Building
In honor of Financial Literacy Month, and in collaboration with the Hunger Coalition and the nonprofit organization Money Fit, Blaine...
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Empty Bowls-Curling Hands and Hearts Around a Warm Bowl of Soup
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK Wood River Valley residents went gaga for bowls Sunday. Ceramic bowls created by potters at Boulder...
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Feb 31 min read
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Happy Fridays continue
Every Friday, as we issue emergency rent and down payment assistance, we witness firsthand the profound relief it brings to our local...
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Jan 291 min read
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What we are reading: True Cost of Economic Security
New research from the Urban Institute reveals a critical gap in how we measure financial stability. While the A.L.I.C.E. (Asset Limited,...
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Jan 291 min read
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Happy Fridays at BCCF
Fridays are special at BCCF—they’re days of hope and celebration. This is when the clients we’ve worked tirelessly to support all week...
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Dec 20, 20241 min read
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Charitable Fund launches down-payment assistance for county workers
by Tony TEKARONIAKE EVANS, Mt. Express "The nonprofit Blaine County Charitable Fund is teaming up with the Sun Valley Realtors Give...
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Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Meet A.L.I.C.E.
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are individuals who work hard at important jobs, such as childcare...
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Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Volunteer Spotlight: Robert Shuford
Robert joined the BCCF board of directors when the organization was just a year old. He brought with him experience from working as...
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Aug 22, 20242 min read
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Aug 21, 20240 min read
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Join us at the Uncharitable film screening
The Spur Foundation is kicking off Giving Thought Learning Series with a free screening and discussion of Uncharitable. Inspired by Dan...
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Aug 17, 20241 min read
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Jul 24, 20240 min read
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ed & Carmen Northern
Q; When and how did you come to the WRV? A: We had been traveling through the west and the WRV for a number of years. In 2001 we...
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Jul 2, 20242 min read
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Jun 12, 20240 min read
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New & Deepening Programs at BCCF
This past winter and spring, BCCF has been diligently working to expand programming and secure support, enabling us to direct financial...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
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"Homelessness is a Housing Problem"
In case you missed the talk held late last month with Greg Colburn author of "Homelessness is a Housing Problem" you can view a recording...
mfauth
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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Volunteer Highlight: Two Who Made BCCF What it is Today!
A good reign almost always has to come to an end... Please join us in saying goodbye to two impactful leaders in the BCCF leadership....
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Apr 24, 20243 min read
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Baldy Bluebird Festival to benefit Blaine County Charitable Fund
The Sun Valley Resort & RJK Entertainment Present the Baldy Bluebird Festival July 4th: Midland, Charlie Worsham, & Axel Diehl July 5th:...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read
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"Eviction Crisis Act" bill to watch
“Eviction Crisis Act,” a bipartisan bill which would create a permanent program to provide emergency rental assistance and housing...
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Mar 20, 20241 min read
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The Transformative Impact of Financial Assistance
We are grateful to hear the slow plows this morning, knowing the lack of it has affected so many in our community. Navigating the...
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Feb 6, 20241 min read
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Protecting Stability: Mitigating Eviction's Devastating Toll
The recent Princeton study spotlighting the lethal consequences of unaffordable rents echoes the urgency of our mission at BCCF. We...
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Jan 28, 20241 min read
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