It was a beautiful day on September 7 in downtown Rockville, Maryland for the Emmes Cares Community Nonprofit Fair. This event provides an opportunity for community nonprofits to share their mission and needs with the local community. It also provides a venue for nonprofits to provide community members with information on the ways they may contribute to each nonprofit, including donations of time, services, goods and funds.
The Montgomery County Delta Alumnae Foundation, Inc. donated $2,500 to the Bernie Scholarship Awards program. Kimberly Hanson accepted the donation on behalf of BSAP at the MCDAF 2019 Annual Meeting and Impact Awards Celebration on June 30, 2019. BSAP greatly appreciates the donation and all of the community outreach that MCDAF performs every day.
Presentation of the 2019 WinnersDownload MORE ABOUT OUR 2019 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 51 awardees composed of 33 prior awardees and 18 new 8 are completing high school and beginning college in 2019 41 women, 10 men Career Aspirations 13 medical field–pediatrician, neuro-surgeon, occupational therapist, 1 psychiatrist, 1 veterinarian 8 business, including one director of a nonprofit 15 computer science/IT, cybersecurity, software […]
Hello my name is Christ-Clemens Athiogbey and I will be graduating from Springbrook High School on June 12th and will be attending University of Richmond in the fall. I have two sisters and a brother. My siblings have always motivated me to be the best person I can be and to always have goals. Having goals means you are truly […]
On May 15, 2019, BSAP Board Member Tracee Matthias was one of nine recipients awarded the Inaugural 2019 Excellence in Equity Award, presented by Montgomery College’s President’s Advisory Committee on Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Tracee Matthias embraces the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion through her involvement with various groups and committees that are directly linked to the success of […]
The Awards Dinner Celebration honoring our 2019 Bernie Scholars will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. The event will be held at the Executive Office Building, located at 101 Monroe Street in Rockville, Maryland.
BSAP welcomed about 80 guests to the first annual Friendraiser on April 5, 2019 at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The program introduced guests to two awardees who spoke, Erika Granville & Natanel Assefa. Advisory Board member Otis Smith was emcee, and Chris Ullman, International Whistling Champion, was the keynote speaker. Silvio Renzi, BSAP Co-Chair also spoke along with […]
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s 50+ Volunteer Network can help you find volunteer opportunities that fit your particular combination of skills, interests, and availability. The program’s advisers will help you determine not just what you can do, but what you want to do, and connect you to these options at nonprofits and government agencies. In just one year, the program has placed […]
The Bernie Scholarship Awards Program, our 501(c)3 nonprofit, was chosen by the 100 Women Who Care of Lower Montgomery County to receive a monetary contribution which will have a significant impact for the community. The 100 Women Who Care of Lower Montgomery seeks to address a charitable need in our local community and to collectively use our individual resources to […]
The Friendraiser is right around the corner and we need YOUR help! Please get the word out about this special and unique event. Tickets are still available and are just $20. We will have the following speakers: Champion whistler and inspirational speaker Chris Ullman Superbowl Champion Otis Smith Scholarship awardee Erika Granville Scholarship awardee Natanel Assefa Check out our media […]