The BCS Navy placed 17th in this year’s Dragon Boat Race to Benefit Mountain States Health Alliance’s Oncology Services.  This is the first time in four years we have made it to the final round.  Our rowers raised money, practiced, and rowed in the sunshine and the rain.

This week, BCS took up donations for The River, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City.  The River is only open to women and their children, and it provides many services for women in need, including devotions, laundry and shower facilities, gardening, writing center, job search and resume assistance, sewing, snacks, counseling, reading, and life skill classes.  They average 30-40 loads of laundry every day.  Below are patrons and staff of The River.

The Rotary Club of Johnson City has undertaken to build a Boundless Playground in Rotary park.  Boundless Playgrounds are built with kids – all kids – in mind.  They are used specifically by children with disabilities.

Wellmont Foundation is the fundraising arm of Welmont Health System.  The Foundation raises money for all of its hospitals, all of its services, and even for technological advancement and scholarships.  Wellmont is a non-profit that helps everyone, regardless of ability to pay.  That’s where the Foundation comes in.  They actively solicit donations and they make sure all funds received are being used properly.

Dawn of Hope is an agency dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities.  They provide vocational, residential, developmental, medical and support services for its clients.  Their mission is to let its clients lead a more positive life through normalizing experiences.

For more information on the Dawn of Hope, please visit their website.