About Us

The BFB Foundation was organized in 2011 by Christine Burns-Fazzi, a Principal of Burns-Fazzi, Brock & Associates, LLC (“BFB”). BFB has been serving Credit Unions nationwide for more than 10 years and during that time has come to fully appreciate this unique industry. Credit Unions are member-owned, not-for-profit organizations centered on community and volunteerism. Not only has BFB been immersed in the values and ideals of this industry, but they have also had the opportunity to witness what can be accomplished when an individual or group is supported by the community. It is the Credit Union philosophy and vision that inspired Chris to create the BFB Foundation.

While it had been an ongoing dream to begin the organization, it was not until 2011 that the wheels were set in motion. The initial idea was to help developing economies move forward by putting financial expertise into the hands of women who were interested in community development.

Women are dedicated to sustaining family and in turn their community. Financial knowledge is paramount in fostering independence and the entrepreneurial spirit. Putting experience and financial knowledge into the hands of community-minded women creates an exponential force of economic possibilities.

By offering an environment that teaches women the basics of finance and business while fostering a community and service attitude, much can be accomplished. What sets the BFB Foundation apart from other scholarship programs is its commitment to providing essential life and leadership skills as well as its focus on giving back through community.

Participants of the program will receive a college level education and be guided and inspired by personal and professional mentors. They will receive hands-on financial experience at a local Credit Union and will gain an understanding of the value of paying forward the opportunities shown to them. These women will have a supportive environment to build confidence and be instigators for change, while realizing their own potential.

This program would not only be an investment into the lives of women, but into the lives of those in her community.