Barry Community Foundation

About **Improving Lives by Building Bridges** The Barry Community Foundation is in the business of building bridges between donor intent and community needs. As an organization, we utilize the Seven Elements of a Healthy Community Framework to leverage the assets we have in ways that maximize community impact. **Our Values** **that Make Us Who We Are** **Trust** We value honesty, integrity, transparency, confidentiality, competency & accountability. **Inclusivity** We will be inclusive of all segments of the Barry County Community. **Cooperation** We will encourage community participation, partnerships, and collaboration that result in successful responses to community challenges and opportunities. **Support** We will strengthen community-based organizations that effectively address community needs, promote volunteerism, and provide community leadership. **Community** We will promote community-building programs and events that inspire community pride and unity. **Investment** We will provide individuals and businesses opportunities to make charitable investments through permanent endowments that directly benefit the Barry County community.