Announcements
March 7, 2023: BCM INVESTS $3 MILLION TOWARDS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
We are thrilled to announce that BCM will invest $3 million in grant funding towards Early Childhood Education over the next three years to advocate for quality seats for all children ages 0 – 5 in the Greater New Orleans area. To learn more, click here.
March 1, 2023: READ THE MARCH REMEDIUM
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February 1, 2023: READ THE FEBRUARY REMEDIUM
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January 3, 2023: READ THE JANUARY REMEDIUM
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December 16, 2022: BCM hires two new Chaplains!
Please join us in welcoming our two newest Chaplains to the BCM team, Stephanie Friend and Keith Hanks!
December 1, 2022: READ THE DECEMBER REMEDIUM
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November 1, 2022: READ THE NOVEMBER REMEDIUM
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October 3, 2022: READ THE OCTOBER REMEDIUM
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September 1, 2022: READ THE SEPTEMBER REMEDIUM
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August 30, 2022: BCM hires Senior Vice President of Grants
We are happy to announce that Christy Ross will be rejoining BCM as Senior Vice President of Grants. Click here to read more about this announcement!
August 1, 2022: READ THE AUGUST REMEDIUM
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July 1, 2022: READ THE JULY REMEDIUM
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June 3, 2022: READ THE JUNE REMEDIUM
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June 2, 2022: BCM & United Way SELA choose Summer Impact Grant recipients
BCM & United Way of Southeast Louisiana are happy to announce that 37 organizations will receive Summer Impact Grants, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each. That’s a total of $500,000 that will help New Orleans children to reach their full potential throughout the summer and beyond. To read the official press release, click here. To learn more about the 37 program providers and how you can volunteer, click here.
May 13, 2022: BCM is hiring a Data Analyst / Program Assistant
BCM is hiring a Learning Management System Program Assistant to provide technical and analytical support to our Congregational Wellness team. Supportive tasks include administrative assistance in program implementation, database development, data entry, analysis, reporting, and extracting and synthesizing programmatic data to compile into an interpretive format. The position also provides IT support for virtual meetings and Learning Management Systems. To learn more about this position, please click here. To apply, click here.
May 5, 2022: BCM & United Way SELA announce Summer Impact Grants
BCM & United Way SELA will allocate $500,000 to youth-serving organizations to increase education, health and workforce supports over the summer months. These grants will help close the achievement gap, improve health outcomes, reduce crime, and scale summer programs in underserved neighborhoods. To learn more about this partnership, click here. To apply, click here.
May 4, 2022: GIVENOLA DAY RAISES $7.9 MILLION
Click here to read all about this impactful day for our community.
May 2, 2022: READ THE MAY REMEDIUM
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April 25, 2022: BCM hires new President & CEO
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to BCM’s new President & CEO, Inman J. Houston. Click here to read more about this announcement!
April 4, 2022: READ THE APRIL REMEDIUM
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March 30, 2022: BCM partners with GNOF as Hosting Sponsor of GiveNOLA Day!
BCM is honored to partner with GNOF as the Hosting Sponsor for the 9th Annual GiveNOLA Day. With over 900 nonprofits participating in GiveNOLA Day, it is easy to find a cause to feel good about donating to. Click here to read more!
March 4, 2022: READ THE MARCH REMEDIUM
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February 7, 2022: BCM is hiring a Police Chaplain
BCM is hiring a police chaplain who will provide comprehensive spiritual care and support to police officers, their families, civilian personnel affected by crime, and the larger community. To learn more about this position, please click here.
February 1, 2022: READ THE FEBRUARY REMEDIUM
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January 31, 2022: BCM is hiring a Healthcare Chaplain
BCM is hiring a healthcare chaplain who will provide comprehensive spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff in a local pediatric hospital. To learn more about this position, please click here.
January 21, 2022: BCM’s Spring 2022 Transom Grant Cycle is now open!
BCM is now accepting Letter of Intent (LOI) submissions from January 21 – February 1, 2022. All submissions are due by 5pm CST on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. For more information, please visit here.
January 11, 2022: READ THE JANUARY REMEDIUM
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December 3, 2021: SEARCH FOR BCM PRESIDENT & CEO
BCM has partnered with BoardWalk Consulting in its search for a new President & CEO. To learn more about this position, please click here.
December 2, 2021: READ THE DECEMBER REMEDIUM
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November 3, 2021: HOW HEALTHCARE CHAPLAINS HELP PEOPLE HEAL
Want to know more about how BCM’s healthcare chaplains help people heal? To learn more about the vital services of our Chaplaincy program, please click here.
November 1, 2021: READ THE NOVEMBER REMEDIUM
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October 5, 2021: READ THE OCTOBER REMEDIUM
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September 17, 2021: READ THE SEPTEMBER REMEDIUM
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August 2, 2021: READ THE AUGUST REMEDIUM
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July 7, 2021: READ THE JULY REMEDIUM
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June 23, 2021: SPRING TRANSOM GRANTEES ANNOUNCED
To learn more about BCM’s 11 new Transom grantees, please watch this announcement video from Board Chair, Slade Simons.
June 3, 2021: BCM’S FAITH COMMUNITY NURSES
BCM trains Faith Community Nurses who play a vital role in our community serving over 50,000 congregants each year. We are thankful for them every day. To learn more about how these nurses help keep our community healthy, click here
June 2, 2021: READ THE JUNE REMEDIUM
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May 6, 2021: GIVENOLA DAY RAISES RECORD-BREAKING $8.1 MILLION
Click here to read a message of thanks from BCM Board Chair, Slade Simons.
May 3, 2021: READ THE MAY REMEDIUM
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April 20, 2021: BCM PARTNERS WITH GNOF AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF GIVENOLA DAY
BCM is honored to partner with Greater New Orleans Foundation as the Presenting Sponsor for the 8th Annual GiveNOLA Day. With over 850 nonprofits participating in GiveNOLA Day, it is easy to find a cause to feel good about donating to. To learn more, click here.
April 5, 2021: READ THE APRIL REMEDIUM
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March 9, 2021: BCM PARTNERS WITH GAMBIT TO SUPPORT LOCAL FRONTLINE HEROES
To continue our support of essential workers across Greater New Orleans, BCM has partnered with Gambit to sponsor their Frontline People Awards. To learn more about how BCM and our local residents are helping people throughout the pandemic, click here.
March 1, 2021: READ THE MARCH REMEDIUM
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February 12, 2021: BCM AWARDS $30,000 TOWARDS COVID-19 TESTING FOR CHILD CARE WORKERS
We are thrilled to announce BCM’s support of $30,000 to Agenda for Children in partnership with Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) going towards COVID-19 testing for child care workers in our community. BCM is proud to support this initiative because it covers both our concern in public health and education. This testing works to keep early childhood education centers open, which is invaluable for both our children and individuals employed there. To learn more, click here.
February 2, 2020: READ THE FEBRUARY REMEDIUM
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January 26, 2021: COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
To understand the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had on behavioral health (BH) needs and services in the Greater New Orleans area, the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), with support from BCM, conducted an assessment to examine changes in BH treatment and service availability, capacity, and access. To read more about this project, please view the full report here.
January 13, 2021: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP
A servant leader and humanitarian, Charles Beasley has retired from BCM after 25 years of service, effective January 1, 2021. We are thankful and grateful for the last 25 years of Charles’ leadership, guidance, and vision and we wish him well on the next chapter of his life. Click click here to read more about Charles and his time at BCM.
January 11, 2021: BCM CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
BCM is celebrating 25 years of service to the Greater New Orleans community this year. Thank you to all those who have been a part of the journey thus far and to those who continue to be a part of our story today. Please click here to view the video announcement.
January 8, 2020: READ THE JANUARY REMEDIUM
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January 4, 2021: LARRY JOHNSON PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT OF CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
BCM Chaplain Larry Johnson was recently promoted to Vice President of Chaplaincy Services. Larry is an ordained minister with significant ministry experience in congregational and institutional settings. He has served as a pastor and is currently serving as a chaplain in the Army Reserve. Congratulations to Larry on this well-deserved promotion! To read more about Larry, click here.
December 1, 2020: READ THE DECEMBER REMEDIUM
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November 24, 2020: TRANSOM GRANT CYCLE DATES ANNOUNCED
The 2021 Spring Transom Grant cycle opens soon. To view application dates click here.
November 4, 2020: READ THE NOVEMBER REMEDIUM
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October 1, 2020: READ THE OCTOBER REMEDIUM
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September 3, 2020: READ THE SEPTEMBER REMEDIUM
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August 3, 2020: READ THE AUGUST REMEDIUM
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July 15, 2020: BCM has Awarded Over $1,600,000 in Grants to 47 Local Partners for COVID-19 Relief
BCM has awarded over $1,600,000 in grants to support those in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will support critical response efforts by 47 nonprofits across Greater New Orleans. Click here to read more.
July 6, 2020: BCM Awards an Additional $565,000 in Grants to 43 Local Partners for COVID-19 Pandemic Relief
BCM has awarded an additional $565,000 in grants to support those in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will support critical response efforts by 43 nonprofits across Greater New Orleans.
July 2, 2020: READ THE JULY REMEDIUM
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June 5, 2020: READ THE JUNE REMEDIUM
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May 22, 2020: BCM awards an Additional $400,000 in Grants to Local Partners for COVID-19 Pandemic Relief
BCM has awarded an additional $400,000 in grants to support those in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will support response efforts to critical community needs by two local nonprofits: Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana and United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Click here to read more.
May 5, 2020: READ THE MAY REMEDIUM
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April 7, 2020: READ THE APRIL REMEDIUM
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March 24, 2020: BCM Awards $500,000 in Grants to Local Partners for COVID-19 Pandemic Relief
BCM has awarded $500,000 in grants to support those in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants will support response efforts to critical community needs by four local nonprofits including: Greater New Orleans Foundation, New Orleans Business Alliance, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, and United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Click here to read more.