BCause: Giving is Receiving
BCause is about impacting others positively through giving to those in need. If you have a cause that you would like to share with our community, please share it with us. If you would like to make a financial contribution to future BCause events and/or offer your time, we are very interested in that as well :)
Send Message
DOING GOOD, JUST BCAUSE...BCause We Care!
BCause is about impacting others positively through giving to those in need. If you have a cause that you would like to share with our community, please share it with us. If you would like to make a financial contribution to future BCause events and/or offer your time, we are very interested in that as well :)
Send Message
DOING GOOD, JUST BCAUSE...BCause We Care!
ONGOING Birthday Initiative ~ Pay Your Age & Support Teens Through Education
The BWell Community has contributed to the efforts of World's Window, Inc. by collecting school supplies, and raising money for scholarship programs. In continued support of this organization, and its mission, we encourage you to participate in their Pay Your Age Campaign. Each dollar makes a difference. Please consider participating in this campaign on your birthday, and in honor of your loved ones. FINALLY Feel Good About Getting Older! (Shout-Out to our IFGs for donating $184!)
The BWell Community has contributed to the efforts of World's Window, Inc. by collecting school supplies, and raising money for scholarship programs. In continued support of this organization, and its mission, we encourage you to participate in their Pay Your Age Campaign. Each dollar makes a difference. Please consider participating in this campaign on your birthday, and in honor of your loved ones. FINALLY Feel Good About Getting Older! (Shout-Out to our IFGs for donating $184!)
ONGOING ipod Donation Drive - Improving Quality of Life through Personalized Music Therapy
Do you have an old ipod that you no longer use? Did you know that that same ipod, instead of taking up space and collecting dust could be used to improve the lives of elders with dementia and related cognitive disorders? Well they can! Music & Memory works together with medical professionals, family members, and therapists to create a powerful personalized music program for each program participant. The brain ties memories to music, allowing these individuals to reconnect, regain social skills, and life more fully. It brings joy, fulfillment, meaning, and engagement back to patients in a way that medications alone have not. If you would like to donate directly to Music & Memory, please do so here. If you would like to assist with a BCause ipod collection drive, please email Rebecca.
Do you have an old ipod that you no longer use? Did you know that that same ipod, instead of taking up space and collecting dust could be used to improve the lives of elders with dementia and related cognitive disorders? Well they can! Music & Memory works together with medical professionals, family members, and therapists to create a powerful personalized music program for each program participant. The brain ties memories to music, allowing these individuals to reconnect, regain social skills, and life more fully. It brings joy, fulfillment, meaning, and engagement back to patients in a way that medications alone have not. If you would like to donate directly to Music & Memory, please do so here. If you would like to assist with a BCause ipod collection drive, please email Rebecca.
April
Come join the IFGs for the Team Sunshine Zumba fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th, from 10-12pm at the College of Pharmacy in Albany, NY. Adults $15 each and kids only $5 each.
There will be Zumba, raffles, and a bake sale. All donations will assist a grateful family as they navigate the financial, emotional, and psychological roller coaster of supporting their mom with stage two breast cancer. If you are unable to participate, but would like to make a donation, please contact me.
Come join the IFGs for the Team Sunshine Zumba fundraiser on Saturday, April 5th, from 10-12pm at the College of Pharmacy in Albany, NY. Adults $15 each and kids only $5 each.
There will be Zumba, raffles, and a bake sale. All donations will assist a grateful family as they navigate the financial, emotional, and psychological roller coaster of supporting their mom with stage two breast cancer. If you are unable to participate, but would like to make a donation, please contact me.
February
The BWell Community partnered with Amma's Circle of Love Letters and mailed 50+ Valentines to individuals requiring extra compassion, connection, and love this Valentines Day. Recipients had all requested letters of encouragement to see them through illness, loss, or hard times.
Thank you to all who participated in the card making and mailing. All materials, postage, and labor were donated by BWell and various BWell Community Members.
The BWell Community partnered with Amma's Circle of Love Letters and mailed 50+ Valentines to individuals requiring extra compassion, connection, and love this Valentines Day. Recipients had all requested letters of encouragement to see them through illness, loss, or hard times.
Thank you to all who participated in the card making and mailing. All materials, postage, and labor were donated by BWell and various BWell Community Members.
January
Sometimes people need a helping hand. A group of caring hearts mobilized to assist a community member in need of moving boxes and bins from 2 locations into a storage unit. Sometimes we cannot do it alone. Sometimes, it really does take a village. Knowing that we have the help we need is sometimes the greatest gift of all. 12 people did in 2 hours, what would have taken one person, doing it piece by piece, several months. We lifted more than just boxes and bins. We lifted a great weight, creating physical, mental, and emotional space.
If you know someone in need of a helping hand, please submit their information and a brief description of the help they require to Rebecca@RebeccaBoswell.com.
Sometimes people need a helping hand. A group of caring hearts mobilized to assist a community member in need of moving boxes and bins from 2 locations into a storage unit. Sometimes we cannot do it alone. Sometimes, it really does take a village. Knowing that we have the help we need is sometimes the greatest gift of all. 12 people did in 2 hours, what would have taken one person, doing it piece by piece, several months. We lifted more than just boxes and bins. We lifted a great weight, creating physical, mental, and emotional space.
If you know someone in need of a helping hand, please submit their information and a brief description of the help they require to Rebecca@RebeccaBoswell.com.
2014
November
The IFGs and BWell Community held a food drive to benefit the Equinox Thanksgiving Dinner program in Albany, NY.
The organizers indicated a "desperate need" for individual fruit cups, sweet potatoes/yams, and butternut squash. They were extremely grateful for what we ended up collecting:
Fruit Cups - 128 | Yams - 4 large cans - 1 medium can - 3 small cans | Cranberry Sauce - 6 cans | Carrots - 2 cans | Peanut Butter - 1 jar | Green Beans - 6 cans | Pure Pumpkin - 3 cans | Evaporated Milk - 2 cans | Chunk Light Tuna - 2 cans | Crushed Pineapple - 2 cans | Crushed Tomatoes - 3 cans | Snacking Popcorn - 1 large bag | Toddler Formula (those little ones have to eat too!) | Sweet Potatoes - 35 raw | Butternut squash - 33 raw | 20+lb Turkey
Altogether, we collected 234 items AND $50 is monetary donations! Thank you to everyone who helped make this effort a success and for helping to make this Thanksgiving worth celebrating for those in need. For additional Monetary Donations to Equinox: Click Here
The IFGs and BWell Community held a food drive to benefit the Equinox Thanksgiving Dinner program in Albany, NY.
The organizers indicated a "desperate need" for individual fruit cups, sweet potatoes/yams, and butternut squash. They were extremely grateful for what we ended up collecting:
Fruit Cups - 128 | Yams - 4 large cans - 1 medium can - 3 small cans | Cranberry Sauce - 6 cans | Carrots - 2 cans | Peanut Butter - 1 jar | Green Beans - 6 cans | Pure Pumpkin - 3 cans | Evaporated Milk - 2 cans | Chunk Light Tuna - 2 cans | Crushed Pineapple - 2 cans | Crushed Tomatoes - 3 cans | Snacking Popcorn - 1 large bag | Toddler Formula (those little ones have to eat too!) | Sweet Potatoes - 35 raw | Butternut squash - 33 raw | 20+lb Turkey
Altogether, we collected 234 items AND $50 is monetary donations! Thank you to everyone who helped make this effort a success and for helping to make this Thanksgiving worth celebrating for those in need. For additional Monetary Donations to Equinox: Click Here
October
The IFGs of the BWell Community supported the Philanthropists at Colgate house (PAC) on October 26th. Throughout the academic year, the PAC students hold a variety of fundraisers, to include their second annual Fall 5k, to benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a free camp for seriously ill children.
This year, the IFGs proudly raised $150 to support this cause!Enjoy the images from the event at the IFG Race Space on Facebook.
The IFGs of the BWell Community supported the Philanthropists at Colgate house (PAC) on October 26th. Throughout the academic year, the PAC students hold a variety of fundraisers, to include their second annual Fall 5k, to benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a free camp for seriously ill children.
This year, the IFGs proudly raised $150 to support this cause!Enjoy the images from the event at the IFG Race Space on Facebook.
Mega garage sale fundraiser
June - August
The IFGs of the BWell Community trained for the 100 on 100 long distance relay in VT, held on August 17th. In one day, their course took them from from Stowe to Okemo, along scenic Rt. 100. 5 of the 12 runners pledged to each raise $500 to support the World’s Window vision. The team has collectively surpassed their goal, and raised $3,000.
Enjoy the images from the event at the IFG Race Space on Facebook.
The IFGs of the BWell Community trained for the 100 on 100 long distance relay in VT, held on August 17th. In one day, their course took them from from Stowe to Okemo, along scenic Rt. 100. 5 of the 12 runners pledged to each raise $500 to support the World’s Window vision. The team has collectively surpassed their goal, and raised $3,000.
Enjoy the images from the event at the IFG Race Space on Facebook.
June
The IFGs of the BWell Community participated in the Albany-Colonie Relay for Life to raise money and awareness for Cancer initiatives and prevention. Several IFGs walked as part of the event, and 6 walked throughout the night. The IFG team was designated a Rising Star Team, by raising over $1000. Together, they raised $1,542, to benefit the American Cancer Society.
The IFGs of the BWell Community participated in the Albany-Colonie Relay for Life to raise money and awareness for Cancer initiatives and prevention. Several IFGs walked as part of the event, and 6 walked throughout the night. The IFG team was designated a Rising Star Team, by raising over $1000. Together, they raised $1,542, to benefit the American Cancer Society.
May
$85+ was collected for Gabe Messercola (18) and Ryan Wichelns (19) for their summer 2013 Adirondack Traverse.
$85+ was collected for Gabe Messercola (18) and Ryan Wichelns (19) for their summer 2013 Adirondack Traverse.
January - February
Several items were collected for pre-school students in Belize.
The items were donated to World's Window, Inc. for distribution.
Several items were collected for pre-school students in Belize.
The items were donated to World's Window, Inc. for distribution.
2013