BECKLEY, W.Va. (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Area Foundation (BAF) recently highlighted the Beckley Art Center, awarding nearly $3,000 to the BAC and its programming.
Since 1986, the BAF has been helping local charities and businesses create new stories with its Designated Distributions Spotlight. These donations are established by a specific donor to benefit a specific charity or program. This year alone, the foundation has distributed more than $300,000 to 62 organizations in the area through 118 different designated funds. In total, more than $6 million has been donated.
The Beckley Art Center, which offers a variety of programs and events such as art exhibitions, visual art classes for all ages and skills levels, youth and community theatre and private music lessons, received $2,551 through the fund, which was made possible by the Beckley Art Group Facility Fund and the Beckley Art Group Fund.
Over time, the Beckley Art Center has received $14,038.54 from the distribution.
“The annual BAF disruptions are always a reminder of our community’s generosity,” shared Bobby Moore, Executive Director of the Beckley Art Center.
Additional recipients of this year’s funds include the City of Beckley, Fayette County Public Library, Just for Kids, Salvation Army, Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia, Lillian James Learning Center and more.