RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation initiated in 2001 as the support mechanism for the funding and build of today's Bell Tower Regional Community Center. Since that time RSM Cares has transitioned into a true community foundation connecting a myriad of elements in the community to include residents, organizations, and local businesses.
Our goal is to continue to emerge as a community foundation that partners with local groups to further causes. This means support through monetary donations, use of our volunteer list and launching programs that support those in need and the different generations in our community. We seek to embrace, engage and enrich residents and stay flexible in how and to whom we contribute.
Our goal is to continue to emerge as a community foundation that partners with local groups to further causes. This means support through monetary donations, use of our volunteer list and launching programs that support those in need and the different generations in our community. We seek to embrace, engage and enrich residents and stay flexible in how and to whom we contribute.
2018-2019 Initiatives
RSM Food Pantry (Monthly) In partnership with Fellowship in Business, Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church and Second Harvest Food Bank, fresh produce and dry goods are distributed to over 200 local families on a monthly basis. The Food Pantry distributes food the First and Third Wednesday of every month at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 30605 Avenida de las Flores, RSM. Volunteers can come assist between 11am - 5pm. Distribution begins at 1pm.
Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive This food drive benefits the RSM Cares Food Pantry. With over fifteen local businesses participating as collection centers for canned goods that will help supplement the November RSM Cares Food Pantry distribution. Donations will be given to local RSM families. Neighbors helping Neighbors.
Fundraiser Event - Gift-a-Brick Sponsor a commemorative, engraved brick that will be placed in the Bell Tower Legacy Walkway at RSM Civic Plaza | Bell Tower Regional Community Center.
Signature Annual Event - Breakfast with Santa | Started in 2014, this event brings the holidays to life and allows families in the community the opportunity to celebrate the start of the holiday season together. The event includes pictures with Santa, crafts, a pancake breakfast, story time with Santa, and more. Tickets go on sale in the fall and this event will sell out out fast!
Local Business | In partnering with the RSM Chamber of Commerce, RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation supports local businesses and their willingness to give back. We support local networking events, and provide opportunities for connections for businesses to support branches of the community.
Proud Sponsors
Boy Scout Troop 618, chartered by RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation, is the oldest troop in Rancho Santa Margarita. Established in 1990, they celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2015 at the Bell Tower Community Center. Troop 618 is a fun troop with a lot of exciting adventures. Last year, they went to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for summer camp and they plan to visit Camp Cherry Valley on Catalina Island in 2017. Troop 618 is a highly active troop in our schools and in our community
Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive This food drive benefits the RSM Cares Food Pantry. With over fifteen local businesses participating as collection centers for canned goods that will help supplement the November RSM Cares Food Pantry distribution. Donations will be given to local RSM families. Neighbors helping Neighbors.
Fundraiser Event - Gift-a-Brick Sponsor a commemorative, engraved brick that will be placed in the Bell Tower Legacy Walkway at RSM Civic Plaza | Bell Tower Regional Community Center.
Signature Annual Event - Breakfast with Santa | Started in 2014, this event brings the holidays to life and allows families in the community the opportunity to celebrate the start of the holiday season together. The event includes pictures with Santa, crafts, a pancake breakfast, story time with Santa, and more. Tickets go on sale in the fall and this event will sell out out fast!
Local Business | In partnering with the RSM Chamber of Commerce, RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation supports local businesses and their willingness to give back. We support local networking events, and provide opportunities for connections for businesses to support branches of the community.
Proud Sponsors
Boy Scout Troop 618, chartered by RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation, is the oldest troop in Rancho Santa Margarita. Established in 1990, they celebrated their 25th Anniversary in 2015 at the Bell Tower Community Center. Troop 618 is a fun troop with a lot of exciting adventures. Last year, they went to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for summer camp and they plan to visit Camp Cherry Valley on Catalina Island in 2017. Troop 618 is a highly active troop in our schools and in our community
RSM Cares Connects
- 2/5 Marines | In partnership with Camp Pendleton's Family Readiness Officer and local groups such as Team 2/5 RSM, The Bell Tower Foundation supports the needs of our Marines and their families. We contributed to the Operation Enduring Freedom Monument at Camp Pendleton. We support deployments and homecomings with snack bags and hand-made cards to Marines from local children and residents, as well as collections throughout the year from the community for holiday celebrations and events.
- RSM Teen Council | RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation manages teens in the community who wish to contribute their time to local causes. This special group volunteers time at Age Well Senior Services' events, as well as supports local community events provided for children. RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation, also, works closely with Lion's Heart, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts to engage the next generation in the community.
- Senior Support | RSM Cares | Bell Tower Foundation, through the use of a Community Development Block Grant in conjunction with Age Well Senior Services, coordinated and repaired over a dozen homes in the local community at no cost to the resident. This included the addition of carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detector maintenance and repair. The Bell Tower Foundation, also, partners with local homes for seniors to provide support.
- Zero Trash | In partnership with the RSM Chamber of Commerce and Council Member, Brad McGirr, the first Saturday of every month, volunteers will pick up trash at specified location from 10am-12pm. Local businesses can sponsor this program and advertise their commitment to our community. To find out how, please contact: admin@belltowerfoundation.org. Because it's not about the trash today, it's about the trash tomorrow and mentoring our community's future generations.