Borrego Valley Endowment Fund Awards $10,000 Grant to BMA

BVEF Makes Borrego Stronger, One Gift at a Time


The Borrego Ministers’ Association (BMA) has received a generous $10,000 grant from the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF), a nonprofit dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and sustainability of the Borrego Valley and its residents.


This grant will directly fund the BMA’s food coupon program, a practical support system for individuals and families facing hardship in Borrego Springs. These coupons are redeemable at local grocery stores—The Center Market and The Desert Pantry—ensuring that aid helps residents meet basic needs while supporting small, local businesses.


BMA: Local Aid with Deep Roots


The Borrego Ministers Association is a nonprofit coalition of local faith leaders and community members that quietly provides year-round assistance to residents facing crises. Their programs include emergency support for rent, utilities, transportation, food assistance, coordination of local charitable resources, and interfaith services that strengthen community connections.


“In the hot summer, families really scramble to make ends meet, especially when they are let go from jobs in hospitality which slows down considerably,” said BMA Chair Michael Plekon. “The BMA often can help them rearrange dollars so that rent and utilities don’t put food and medication in jeopardy. Food coupons and the food bank can go a long way in helping.”

The BMA is often called upon when no other local option exists—ensuring that help reaches those in need swiftly, respectfully, and without red tape.


A Partnership for Community Well-being


The Borrego Valley Endowment Fund’s mission is closely aligned with the BMA’s work. Originally focused on ensuring quality healthcare in Borrego Springs, BVEF now also supports initiatives in community development and environmental protection. Their funding priorities include senior care, youth opportunities, skills training, housing, and food security—essential areas for a rural, unincorporated community like Borrego Springs.


This grant for food support is part of BVEF’s larger commitment to promoting practical, local solutions that improve residents’ quality of life.


Gratitude for Local Impact


The BMA extends its sincere thanks to the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund for this generous grant. Special appreciation goes to BVEF’s Jim Dion for helping facilitate the partnership.

“We’re grateful for this show of support from BVEF,” said a BMA representative. “It helps us meet immediate needs while reinforcing the long-term strength and dignity of our community.”


About the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund



The BVEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Borrego Springs. The Fund supports health, well-being, and environmental stewardship throughout the Borrego Valley. Donations can be designated for specific needs or applied where most needed. To learn more, visit www.bvefund.org, email give@bvefund.org, or visit their office at 587 Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 128.


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