NEW BEDFORD, MA – The SouthCoast Community Foundation announced today that Tricia Grime was promoted to Director of Philanthropy and will be on the management team of the Foundation. “I’m honored and excited to take on this new role. It feels like an extension of my...
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The Jake Fabian Memorial Fund: Creating a Lasting Legacy
(Jeanne and John Fabian pictured) On October 17, 2019, Jake Fabian collapsed while running at the gym. Jake was an athletic 28-year-old with a bright future ahead of him — he made friends easily, was passionate about music, and worked as an IT specialist. Jake died...
College Readiness: Connecting with the Alumni Network
by Marquis Taylor, CEO of Coaching4Change As you head off to college, you’ll be given a lot of good advice: how to pack (roll each piece of clothing to fit more), how to study (visit the academic support center to boost your performance), how to make friends (leave...
Charitable Remainder Trusts: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
by Larry Hunt, Esq. Have you ever considered making a sizable donation to a charity, but were unsure about doing so because you may want access to those funds at some point for yourself or a loved one? If so, perhaps you should consider a charitable remainder trust,...
Turning Negative Market Returns into a Positive
by Kate Alves, CFP®, President of Barry Investment Advisors While the market did not perform well in 2022, with some strategic thinking about your financial plan for 2023, you could save money while also making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization of your...
BankFive and SouthCoast Community Foundation Launch $1.2 Million Presidents’ Scholarship Fund
One of the best parts about starting a new year is that it is fresh with possibilities for the future. It is the one time of year when we make resolutions to change, to commit to ourselves, and to aspire. It seems like the perfect time to announce the launch of the...