BCM newsletter | July 2023

Self-discipline + self-worth = financial freedom for single mom



Leaving behind something bad isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it can bring about new struggles. That’s just what happened five years ago when Jakeya left a bad relationship behind in Louisiana and brought her three children with her to Georgia.

“We stayed in a hotel for about three months; I didn’t even have a job when I came here,” Jakeya said. “The plan was to have a job and a house when we got here, but that did not work out. A little later, I found a job at a produce factory.”

While she was still struggling, things began to fall into place for Jakeya through an unexpected contact made through TikTok.

“It’s so crazy: I actually found out about BCM through this local lady meet up I heard about on TikTok. I thought, ‘I don’t have any friends; I’m gonna go,’” she said. “Ten other ladies and I who went all got added to a group chat, and one girl in there was talking about a financial literacy program she’d taken the year before. She’d graduated from it and was talking about how good it was.”

That program turned out to be BCM’s Budget for Life^TM program. After interviewing, Jakeya was accepted into the program herself, and as she says,

“The rest is history. Everything happens for a reason, and BCM came at just the right time for me."

We're still celebrating – a big congratulations to our 29 Budget for Life^TM graduates! We held a virtual graduation ceremony earlier this month – mortarboard caps and all – to acknowledge their hard work (click here to watch a snippet).

Budget for Life^TM focuses on financial education and debt reduction, and while it's a lot of effort, all of these smiling faces would tell you it's well worth it. We're so proud of the hard work each of these amazing individuals put into bettering themselves and their families! Learn more about Budget for Life^TM at bcmgeorgia.org/request-help/#service-item3.

It's less than two months away! Our 2023 Tee It Up Golf Tournament is sure to be an amazing event. We’re excited about this year's golf tournament supporting our mission and helping struggling families with a mulligan.

Player spots are completely sold out, BUT you can still be a part of the cause as a sponsor; choose your level today at bcmgeorgia.org/tee-it-up-golf-tournament.

Special THANK YOU to our Sponsors

Thank you also to our Birdie Sponsors:

and to our Par Sponsors:

Corporate

• Allison-Smith Co.
• CAPCON LLC 
• Chick-fil-A - Stone Mountain
• Cresa
• Evergreen Construction 
• Fidelis Private Wealth Partners
• Holder Construction 
• House of Raeford Farms
• John Cook Group
• Northwestern Mutual
• Pleiad Foundation
• Pigtails & Crewcuts

• Rheem
• Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
• Tennessee Homemade Wines
• U.S.Kids Golf
• Voya

Individual

• Ronnie Brown/ Bob Cunningham
• Chris Hamilton
• Eddie Nolan
• Bob Suddreth
• Glen Warren/ Oran Woodall

Here's a simple way to help!

Want to meet a simple need and make a difference for families in need? Donate a gift card to BCM Georgia to one of our Emergency Assistance families. You can mail it to us – or give through an online donation and specify in the comments that it's to be used for gift cards. Thank you for helping bridge the gap for struggling families!

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"My experience with BCM was great from start to finish! [My case manager] was an excellent representative; he was very kind, compassionate and explained the process thoroughly. I am happy BCM was able to assist me quickly... a great blessing! Thank you!" Tes, BCM Georgia client

The mission of BCM Georgia is to keep people from becoming homeless and work to elevate their possibilities for economic empowerment. Learn more at bcmgeorgia.org.