The fraternal benefit society Woodmen Life 623 of Washington donated $1,500 to the Beaufort County Community College Foundation for scholarships. The society also donated a flag as part of its effort to promote patriotism.

Omaha-based Woodmen Life supports organizations that help educate children, support patriotism and U.S. citizenship, and bolster better health. Woodmen Life also provides its members with insurance and financial planning services. Last year, its Corporate Social Responsibility Committee directed significant financial support to more than 300 qualified nonprofit organizations — from Junior Achievement programs in schools and the Heartland Latino Leadership Conference, to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Omaha Community Playhouse.

Tommy Hodges, a member of Woodmen Life 623, recently retired from BCCC. He was instrumental in making the donation possible.

“Contributions such as these make it possible for our students to cover their expenses so that they can focus on their classes and excel,” said Serena Sullivan, executive director of the BCCC Foundation. “We thank Tommy for his efforts in securing this donation.”

Activities of the BCCC Foundation are overseen by a 24-member board of directors comprised of civic and business leaders from BCCC’s four-county service area. The BCCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contributions are tax deductible.

The Foundation has provided educational opportunities this year to 112 deserving BCCC students by awarding more than $85,000 in scholarships.