HOW WE SPREAD THE LOVE

John Jarrard and Bruce Burch understood what organizations such as Good News at Noon, and the Boys and Girls Club of Lanier meant to their hometown. And that is why we work to help fund nonprofits that touched their hearts and the lives of so many others in our community. The proceeds from our events – such as the annual Jarrard Burch Foundation Songwriters Show and The Lake Show – all go to aid select regional nonprofits.

We support organizations that either directly touched John’s and Bruce’s lives or that have become intertwined with our foundation through the generosity of their members – such as Georgia Mountain Food Bank and Sisu Integrated Early Learning – because, as John and Bruce knew, a better life is all about supporting each other.

Despite a lifelong battle with diabetes, John never let the disease dissuade him from his dream of becoming a songwriter. Twenty-five hit songs later, John was still the same humble, caring person with the goal of helping others in need. After working with Bruce to help kickstart his music career, he understood just how partnerships led to success – as did Bruce. And that is what our foundation prides itself on, partnering with fellow nonprofits to produce success.

Bruce’s love of song and the call to nurture others interested in learning the music business led to the creation of the Georgia Music Business Program and The Bruce Burch Experiential Learning Fund at his alma mater, The University of Georgia. Founded after his passing, the program provides scholarship, support, and resources for financially challenged students within the University’s Terry College of Business, and the Jarrard Burch Foundation continues its support of this endeavor.