PARTNER STORIES

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  Conscious Kids helps give our boys a summer camp vacation

  Marlee Jo Jacobson believed that the experiences of orphans and “at risk” children could provide unique value to organizations and society as a whole. Her embodiment of service to the community at large, gratitude and grace in the face of success as well as adversity, and optimism and hope through all of life’s challenges continues to inspire. Her legacy lives on in the Conscious Kids Foundation, which she founded. Conscious Kids has made an incredible impact at Bonnie Brae, by generously providing the lead investment in our historic summer camp experience. Their commitment to this trip has been so impactful, that Bonnie Brae has named the trip in their honor, Conscious Kids Summer Expedition. For 33 years, the summer excursion has been at the heart of Bonnie Brae’s recreational therapeutic programming, and has been called by our former CEO, ‘the best thing we do at Bonnie Brae.’

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  Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust presents the Red Bandanna Award

  The Red Bandanna Service Award was established in 2008 by the Crowther family in honor of their son, Welles Remy Crowther, a volunteer firefighter and equities trader who, on September 11, 2001, lost his life saving, it is estimated, between 5 and 12 others. The award was created in the spirit of Bonnie Brae’s mission to create an environment where young men reclaim their potential through education and therapy and has been presented at the Bonnie Brae Polo Classic and Tartan Ball, to an individual or group who has shown initiative and dedication in support of children in need. The award has most recently been presented to: Keisha Richardson of Conscious Kids, Inc. ; Rev. Timothy Hart; The J. Elliot Decker Family; and Mr. and Mrs. James McDevitt.

  To learn more about the Man in the Red Bandanna, visit the website.

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  Aon gives back as part of their Empower Results Initiative

  For three years Aon has partnered with Bonnie Brae both as a sponsor at their special events, and as “boots on the ground” helping on campus. Their efforts have led to: a gym that is refreshed and renewed with paint; beautification of our campus through landscaping; and assisting with preparing and mailing Bonnie Brae’s summer appeal. We are grateful to corporations, like Aon, for giving back and supporting their community in a positive and meaningful way.