The Caring Angel Program
$1 Million and Counting
The Caring Angel Program began in 1992 as a holiday fund-raising event that supports children, youth and families in Butler County. The event, which began as a small project, has blossomed into a community-supported effort that has raised more than $1 million.
How the Caring Angel Funds are Used
The funds raised through the Caring Angel Program provide support in three vital areas:
- BMH Family Services, which provides educational, therapeutic and support services to children, youth and families
- The BMH Recovery Project, a support group for recovering young addicts
- The BMH Emergency Department, which annually provides over $100,000 in services to children whose parents or guardians do not have insurance or resources to pay
2011 Caring Angel Campaign
Having celebrated its 20th year, the 2011 Caring Angel Campaign is on track for another successful year.
- Final totals are not yet available, but at least $70,000 is anticipated for 2011
- The Basket Auction raised 26,000 - the highest amount to date. Special thanks to Butler Health System employees, its volunteers and physician ofices, paramedic services and to community members who helped to make this total possible.
- Thanks also to local McDonald's restaurants that sold paper angels and to the banks, schools and other businesses that sold chocolate angels.
- New this year was a Premiere Christmas concert held in BHS' Findley Auditorium on Butler Health System's main campus. The Butler Symphony Brass performed to a near-capacity crowd. Donations collected at the door benefitted the Caring Angel Program.
For more information on the BMH Caring Angel Program, please contact Kris Bowser in the BHS Foundation at 724-284-4716.