Brian N. Vogel Positive Change Fund

Established: August 22, 2021

The Brian N. Vogel Positive Change Fund has been established to continue Brian’s legacy of kindness and generosity.

Grants will be awarded to local and national charities and organizations noted for their efficiency and high ratings from Charity Navigator.

Contributions from the Brian N. Vogel Positive Change Fund were sent to the following in 2021:

Feeding America ($500),
Make A Wish Foundation ($500),
Americares ($1,000).

In 2022 contributions from Brian’s Fund were sent to:

The Great Aspirations Scholarship Program (GRASP - $500),
World Central Kitchen ($3,500),
Direct Relief ($1,000),
Charity: Water ($1,000),
2022 TCS New York City Marathon Fundraising benefiting City Harvest, on behalf of Team BlackRock Fundraising ($1,000),
ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation ($1,000), and
Heifer International ($1,000).

In 2023, contributions from Brian’s Fund were sent to:

The Uygher Human Rights Project ($500),
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ($500),
Meals on Wheels SF ($500),
Old Skool Café ($500)
The Great Aspirations Scholarship Program (GRASP - $500),
Direct Relief ($500),
High Atlas Foundation ($750), and
World Central Kitchen ($750).

In 2024, to date, contributions from Brian’s Fund were sent to:

Feeding America ($500),
World Central Kitchen ($750),
Direct Relief ($500),
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($1,500),
Els For Autism Foundation ($1,500),
Feeding America ($750)
American Red Cross ($750), and
United Way of Asheville ($1,000).

Future Grants and Awards will include, but will not be limited to, supporting education, addressing hunger, promoting wellness, and assisting meaningful entrepreneurial and/or small business ventures.
Remembering Brian

Thank you for your donation.