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A toast to generosity at BCF Legacy Luncheon
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BCF honored its Legacy Society members with a luncheon hosted at the home of Jean and Sidney Silber. The Legacy Society honors those who have generously provided gifts to and through BCF in their estate plans. Twenty members lunched under a clear blue sky overlooking the famed, lush Silber garden. Read more and see photos from the event.
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With Alonso's resignation, progress continues
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 Earlier this week, Baltimore City Schools CEO Dr. Andres Alonso announced his resignation and his plans to take a part-time teaching job at Harvard while caring for his ailing parents. Alonso may be leaving, but the transformative progress he's made, in partnership with hundreds of people and organizations like BCF, will stay. We're on a path to educational excellence, and we're looking forward to the future of our schools. For more on our work in education, click here.
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 Earlier this year, BCF launched two new event series: roundtable lunch discussions and community investment conference call updates. Read about our latest roundtable on education, and listen to a recording of our latest 20 Minute Update, wrapping up our advocacy efforts in the 2013 session.Be sure to keep an eye on our calendar for information on our next great donor event.
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Investment briefing and advisor honors
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 We invite BCF fundholders and professional advisors to join us May 15 for a candid conversation about BCF's investment objectives. Plus, we'll be announcing two new members of our Professional Advisor Recognition Society.
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Helping Boston from Baltimore
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 Our thoughts and prayers are with the community of Boston - the victims, their families, and all those the marathon bombings affected. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Menino started the One Fund Boston to support victims, their families, and the community. Click here for more information and to find out how you can help.
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Neighborhood Grants Program deadline May 15
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BCF's Neighborhood Grants Program offers funding for resident-led projects and community-based organizations working for change in Baltimore's neighborhoods. The deadline to apply is quickly approaching! Find out more here.
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| BCF Wills Guide a handy tool |
 Are you ready to plan your will or trust? Our Wills Guide can help you answer all the questions -- basic and beyond -- you need to consider before seeing an attorney. It's absolutely free... and your attorney will appreciate it, too!
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