In late 2023, we unexpectedly lost Steve Guthrie, a great man who has served on the Buckeye Community Hope Foundation Board for over 20 years. Steve was a generous, kind, and loyal friend to many. He was always willing to help anyone and demonstrated that in his work with Buckeye, within his family, and his daily life. He left a hole in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him and working with him. In honor of Mr. Guthrie, the Board of Trustees of Buckeye Community Hope Foundation has created an annual employee award in his honor. One BCHF employee each year will be recognized for their contributions that exemplify the character of Mr. Guthrie and supports our Goal of improving the lives of others through housing, support, and education.
It is with great pleasure and admiration that we congratulate Brenda Jacques, Director of Corporate Compliance for the BCHF Development Division, on being selected as the first recipient of the Steve Guthrie Memorial Award for Excellence. This award is a testament to her unwavering dedication, exceptional contributions, and embodiment of the values that are at the heart of Buckeye Community Hope Foundation. We are thankful to have Brenda on our team.
