? - I the Chronicle Community Focus Winston-Salem Greensboro High Point ?? i ?? ?? Bass pledges $100,000 to help children and youth :5 m J ;. V ? - ? " :v ? _ . it ? ? i "In n fcuttfltf o? eleven cAildnen, eve 6*e to- ieann to. five in o to ouwivc." ? Marshall B. Bass, president of Marshall B. Bass A Associates catalyst to sti at Cafa Mof an Thursday, Jan. 39. Wl ' * ; I ' The United Way of Forsyth County officially announced the establish ment of the Marshall B. Bass Children's Fund on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Cafe Piaf. Marshall B. Bass, president of Marshall B. Bass & Associates, pledged; $100,000 to the Fund, a special initiative of the United Way of Forsyth County that will strengthen organizations that serve children and youth. "Children need to be helped in order that they can become better adults. Without help, we leave it to chance," Bass said. One motivating factor for Bass' lifestyle of giving involves a spiritual component which came from family teachings where he grew up in Goldsboro, N.C. "To whom much is given, much is required is a scriptural principal ... the I more 1 give, the more blessings I receive in one way or another," he said. Bass expressed gratitude for people in the com-, munity who share his vision such as Jean* Irvin of the Juvenile Justice Council and; Virginia K. Newell who brought Bass into a* shared discourse with Ron Driago, presi-1 dent and CEO of United Way of Forsyth County. n . 1.1 . I. . ? Kon urago notea mat u was anncuit io-. put Bass into a category as a contributor to!; the United Way. Bass'"generous, passion-!; ate opinion" that his pledge be used for;; children's organizations was understood early in the process. "We honor and appre- - date what makes Mr. Bass unique. He is!' very hands-on; he rolls up his sleeves and; makes it happen, and he will continue to; stay involved and provide great leadership,"! Drago said. Drago expects that the Fund! will serve as a magnet for other donors with; a "passion for the cause" and will be a* model for replication. Drago recognized! the 75-year history of the United Way,: working in the community in partnership; with other collaborative efforts. "We will! make sure that these dollars have optimal! impact," Drago said. ; According to Susan Harris, major gifts; director, Bass is the first Black American to! be included in the Alexis de Tocquevillel Society, named after a French nobleman ofZ the early 19th Century who traveled*; through the United States, Struck by the; volunteerism of Americans, Tocqueville; wrote about their efforts. Thus the United' Way established a program in his honor to! recognize those who contributed $10,000! annually to the organization. As it is a national, recognition program, the United Way of Forsyth County has participated for more than 10 years. Harris noted that Bass' contribution sends a clear message to the community about the needs within it. She hopes that his gift will inspire others who have the capability to give to come for ward. According to John B. Conrad, Director/Marketing and Communications, the $100,000 pledge is the largest single gift See FUND on C2 ft on Drago, president and CIO of thm United Way at Forsyth County, honored tho commitment of Marshall ft. Bass and offered hope that hb generosity will serve as a magnet for other donors with a passion for the cause. The Kmv. Father Clifford C. Colo*, id. 0., Hector of St. Stephen's tpiscopal Church where Marshall B. Bass attends, congratulated Bass far another worthwhile contribution to the community. (loft to right) Kobort Brandquist of tho advisory board; Kobort tmkon, rotirod from KJK-Nobli