WHO WE ARE
The Foundation for Community Betterment is a network of individuals and chapters across the country who together have raised and donated more than $2,000,000 to people in need over the last 25 years!
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Here at Betterment, we believe a simple gesture that touches just one life can
positively impact an entire community.
For 24 years, Betterment has been creating a ripple effect of goodness throughout communities
across the country and the world!
WHAT WE DO & WHO WE HELP
The Foundation for Community Betterment is a network of individuals and chapters across the country who together have raised and donated more than $2,000,000 to people in need over the last 25 years!
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Here at Betterment, we believe a simple gesture that touches just one life can
positively impact an entire community.
For 24 years, Betterment has been creating a ripple effect of goodness throughout communities
across the country and the world!
WHAT WE DO & WHO WE HELP
Our friends within the Betterment network - including volunteers, chapter representatives, and supporters - nominate recipients for funding and support based on immediate need and lasting impact.
Betterment has helped nearly 500 recipients - individuals, families, and small organizations in need - since its first fundraiser in 2000.
Betterment has helped nearly 500 recipients - individuals, families, and small organizations in need - since its first fundraiser in 2000.
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RECIPIENTS SUPPORTED IN 2025 |
DOLLARS DONATED in 2024 |
CELEBRATING OVER 25 AMAZING YEARS OF...
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Enriching Recipients' Lives
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Energizing Communities
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Encouraging Youth
The next generation is spreading the Ripple Effect with Junior boards and our children's book!
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Empowering Volunteers
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LATEST NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
- Alexandria Bay's Community Betterment Weekend dates have been announced! Mark your calendars for July 11 and 12!
- Donate here to the Alexandria Bay Ronald McLennan Immediate Need Fund.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BETTERMENT
2023 was a BIG year for us!
Check out our 2023 Annual Report to learn more about our year, fundraisers, impact,
and how your support made it all possible!
Check out our 2023 Annual Report to learn more about our year, fundraisers, impact,
and how your support made it all possible!
Join our network
Become a part of the Betterment community and help bring hope to our recipients!
Follow us on social media to join the Ripple Effect!
Become a part of the Betterment community and help bring hope to our recipients!
Follow us on social media to join the Ripple Effect!
JOIN OUR NETWORK OF YOUNG PHILANTHROPISTS
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Are you, your kids, or grand-kids raising money for a cause you believe in? Would you like some extra help so that you can lend a helping hand to someone in your community? Betterment's Carolyn Fund can help!
The Carolyn Fund is available for small grants or matching funds to help children and young adults raise funds to support a person or organization they believe could use a helping hand. Click here to learn more! |
