February 28, 2018
Morgantown, WV – YCF announces the establishment of the St. Thomas à Becket Outreach Endowment by Dr. William McCutcheon. A founding parishioner of the St. Thomas à Becket Church more than 40 years ago, Dr. McCutcheon’s donation of $10,000 creates a permanent fund to serve outreach efforts in Monongalia and contiguous counties. The charitable fund will support basic needs of community members.
“I have something of a lifelong interest in the promotion and protection of what I consider to be human rights. For me, the latter include not only the basics such as food, shelter, and clothing but also access to healthcare,” shared Dr. McCutcheon regarding his motivation to create the endowment.
Regarding sustainability Dr. McCutcheon said, “Currently, the function of providing for basic needs is principally assumed by nonprofit groups and government agencies, often with the latter supporting the former. This arrangement provides for variable outcomes on a year-to-year basis and consumes an inordinate amount of resources and time in just the necessary fund raising efforts. I am suggesting the endowment concept can go far in beginning to rectify this situation by providing a stable funding source for targeted objectives, that grows with each passing year. It is this concept that forms the background for the establishment of the St. Thomas à Becket Outreach Endowment.”
Outreach is a significant part of the Church’s mission and ministry. Recent community outreach programs include the Milan Puskar Health Right’s shower project, stocking the Scott’s Run Settlement House food pantry, and making donations to local nonprofit organizations such as Empty Bowls Monongalia and Habitat for Humanity.
“By establishing an endowment fund with YCF, Dr. McCutcheon’s generosity will provide lasting support for critical needs of community members for generations to come,” shared YCF President, Patty Showers Ryan. YCF invests the funds and provides the annual earnings to the St. Thomas à Becket Outreach Committee for its charitable work.
Parishioners and community members are encouraged to add to the St. Thomas à Becket Outreach Endowment with special event proceeds, donations in memory or in honor of loved ones, stock transfers, IRA distributions, or by including YCF in their estate plans. The support of the community plays a pivotal role in creating a sustainable fund for outreach.
YCF’s mission is to promote philanthropy and build endowment funds to benefit our communities. Through financial resources, YCF extends many forms of assistance to qualified people, programs, and projects. Primarily serving north central West Virginia, YCF’s underlying goal is always to enhance the quality of life for those the organization serves.
To make a donation or for more information, please visit YCF’s website at: http://ycfwv.org, or call (304) 296-3433.