BCRA is awarded $1,000 grant from Baraga County Community Foundation
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 5/10/2017
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Baraga County Repeater Association was awarded $1,000 grant from The Baraga County Community Foundation on 5/9/17
Baraga County Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $1000 from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health and Human Services Endowment Fund to enhance Emergency Communications in Baraga County through Amateur Radio.
This grant will ensure that Baraga County Repeater Association can continue our vital work in Baraga County to provide additional or back-up communications during power outages or any other regional emergencies.
Baraga County is home to 8,860 people and due to its rugged terrain, it suffers in regard to communication coverage by traditional means, especially in times of emergency
President Keith Almli said “We are delighted to be able to accept this grant, this grant is necessary to provide the necessary tools to perform our tasks to continue to build our networks, and provide education to those who want to be more involved with the building and setup processes.”
If you would like to help the Baraga County Community Foundation support groups like Baraga County Repeater Association who make a real difference to local people in need, or if you are a group seeking funding, please contact www.baragacountyfoundation.org.
If you would like to contribute directly to the Baraga County Repeater Association, you can do so by accessing their web site at: https://bcra.us/donate/