TRYING TO HELP WHERE HELP IS NEEDED

The BCBSM Retiree Association is mindful of many philanthropic needs throughout  the various communities we live in.  All Association fund raising activities are devoted solely to charitable giving.  The following is a list of the most recent charitable institutions to receive monies from our fund raising endeavors.. 

INDEPENDENCE FOR LIFE

CAPUCHIN KITCHEN

GOODFELLOWS FUND

THE SALVATION ARMY

Alzheimer's Association

Toys for Tots (Bay Area Group)

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

In addition, Association members contribute substantially to the annual Blue Cross Blue Shield United Way fund drive even though they are no longer corporate employees. A record amount was contributed in 2002.  In 2002, BCBSM retirees increased the amount of their contribution to UW for the fourth straight year.

Because there are so many well run charitable organizations and no way that we can extend funds to even a small portion of them,  the Association Board has decided that, in the future, we will direct our efforts toward charities beneficial to seniors.  All members are invited to recommend charitable institutions of this nature. 

It should be noted that while fund giving is certainly worthwhile, far more beneficial is the substantial portion of our membership who devote many hours each week to volunteer for various community needs.  Our Association salutes these much needed retiree volunteers.