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“To ensure quality early
childhood education and family support by creating
positive community involvement and by raising and
distributing funds to support excellence and innovation
in education.”
What is the BHK Foundation?
The BHK Foundation was formed in January of 2005 to support
services for children and families provided by BHK Child
Development Board. BHK currently serves more than 1,500
children and families through Head Start, preschool,
childcare, adult education, family literacy, AmeriCorps,
after-school and summer Great Explorations for
school-age children and much more.
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SCHOLARSHIPS:
The BHK Foundation is accepting applications for three
$500 scholarships.
The scholarships will be awarded to seniors graduating
from high schools serving Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw
counties. Applicants must be alumni of a BHK Child
Development Board program (Head Start, preschool,
childcare, etc.).
Applications must be received by Thursday, May 1, 2008.
To download and print the application package,
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How will my gift help
children?
Your gift will help children and families in many ways.
The money you contribute will support critical
activities that are not funded directly through grants.
Examples include providing scholarships for children,
updating technology and facilities to support a quality
learning environment, and helping BHK plan and implement
innovative programs that respond to pressing community
needs.
Who decides how my gift is
used?
You can either choose a specific area to support or you
can let the Foundation’s independent Board direct your
gift to where the need is greatest. The Foundation Board
is initially allocating 50 percent of unrestricted gifts
directly to BHK for planning and operational expenses
and 50 percent to an endowment to support long-term
sustainability of programs.
How may I make a gift?
Tax-deductible gifts may be made in several ways:
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Checks may be sent directly to BHK Foundation, 700
Park Avenue, Houghton, Michigan 49931.
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Planned gifts through estates, wills or trusts as
well as donations of goods or services may be
arranged by calling 482-3663 or 800-236-5657
Foundation Board of
Directors
The board included parents, government, school, business
and community leaders. The current Board includes:
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Willis Fontaine, President
- Frank Stubenraunch,
Vice President
- Ken Dillinger,
Treasurer
- Rod Liimatainen, Secretary
- Dr. John Dorsey
- Harvey Filppula
- Sue LaFernier
- Dr. Gail Shebuski
- Lloyd Short
- Matt Vertin
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information
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