A note from Burbank Coordinating Council (BCC) President Anne-Marie Osgood

 

Dear BCC Community,

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As my term as President of the Burbank Coordinating Council comes to an end, I want to speak candidly about the journey we’ve been on.

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The past two years have brought many challenges. The nonprofit landscape is changing rapidly, and BCC has not been immune, but our board has continued to show up, lead with heart, and  did everything we could to honor this incredible organization and serve our community.

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We’ve had to ask tough, honest questions about our sustainability and relevance in today’s world. After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to dissolve the Burbank Coordinating Council.

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This was not an easy choice. But while this is a bittersweet moment, I am incredibly proud of the legacy we leave behind. 

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2024–2025 Season in Review

 

Despite the challenges, we’ve accomplished so much together these last two years: 

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• Providing nearly 600 holiday baskets to families in need

• Sending 50 kids per week to summer camp, offering them safety, joy, and connection

• Reinvesting in a Chamber of Commerce membership, strengthening local partnerships

• Reviving and relaunching our newsletter to keep the community informed and engaged

• Finding a new home at the Little White Chapel

• Building strong relationships with the leaders of other Burbank nonprofits, fostering collaboration

• Organizing and refreshing our storage, replacing outdated toys and clothes with high-quality items

• Upgrading our website and enhancing our social media presence

• Placing our funds in a high-yield savings account to maximize our impact

• Hosting monthly association meetings with special guest speakers

 

Monthly Association Meetings and Special Guests This Season

 

From October 2024 to May 2025, BCC brought in special guest speakers to share information that affects our local families and neighborhoods at our monthly association meetings. Timely and important information was imparted by:

 

• Tamala Takahashi, Burbank City Council Member (Oct 7)

• Cynthia Wagner, College Help Squad and NAF Academies Board Member (Nov 4)

• Albert Hernandez, CEO, Home Again LA (Dec 2)

• Gavin Cho, Burbank Arts & Education Foundation (Jan 6)

• Paul Dutton, LASD CERT Instructor and Program Manager and Professional Emergency Consultant (Feb 3)

• Richard Wilson, Assistant General Manager/Water at Burbank Water and Power (April 7)

• Erin Barrows, Lupe Santarriaga, Susie Avetisyan and Lorena Romero, Burbank Parks & Recreation (May 5)

 

Distribution of Remaining BCC Funds to Organizations Aligned With BCC Mission

 

BCC has always been about community helping community—and that spirit will continue to live on through our nonprofit partners who are doing powerful, important work across Burbank. In a unanimous vote, the Board approved the transfer of BCC’s remaining funds and program responsibilities to six respected Burbank-area nonprofits:

 

• Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley

• Burbank Temporary Aid Center

• Family Services Agency of Burbank

• Home Again LA

• Jacaranda Rising

• Kids’ Community Dental Clinic

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Heartfelt Appreciation

 

To our board, volunteers, donors, and community members—thank you. You’ve been the heartbeat of this organization. You believed in our mission, you showed up, and you made a difference.

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A special thank you goes to Janet Diel, for her many years of unwavering service to BCC, and to Mary Ann Bean, for taking the organization into the digital age with grace and vision.

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Though this chapter is ending, our commitment to Burbank remains—because when a community comes together, its impact never fades.

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                                                                                                       —Anne-Marie Osgood

 

 

Learn more about the dissolution of Burbank Coordinating Council in MyBurbank at https://myburbank.com/burbank-coordinating-council-votes-to-dissolve-after-92-years-of-service/