Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The second annual Soccer Shoot Out for boys and girls in the East Bay will take place on Saturday, Oct. 13, in Barrington to benefit the East Bay Coalition for the Homeless.
Who has the best soccer shot on goal in the East Bay? The second annual Soccer Shoot Out on Saturday, Oct. 13, could answer that question. It runs from 8 am to 2 pm at three fields in Barrington. The event benefits the East Bay Coalition for the Homeless. Boys and girls from U4 to U14 can register that day at one of the fields: Chianese Memorial Park, St. Andrews School or Middle Highway. The registration fee is $5. The competition will be by age group with awards for each group. All tie-breakers will be held the same day at 2 pm. Winners in each category will be awarded the trophies at a reception later in the month. Each child takes three kids into a medium-sized unattended goal with the distance based on age group with their …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Town Council approves a request for $10,000 from the nonprofit East Bay Community Action Program that targets Barrington residents facing a crisis from loss of income.
Anyone from Barrington who faces a “family crisis” got some help from the Town Council Monday night, Feb. 6. The councilors unanimously approved a request for $10,000 earmarked only for Barrington residents from Dennis Roy, the CEO of the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP). EBCAP is a nonprofit that offers health and human services to East Bay residents from its Riverside offices. The money is being allocated from the Spencer Trust, managed by the Housing Board of Trustees with approval of the Town Council. The Housing Board approved Roy’s request several weeks ago. Roy said EBCAP will receive referrals for cash from the Barrington Coalition of Community Services. Coalition members include TAP-IN, Heartworks, East Bay Center Inc., …
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Housing Board of Trustees approves a request for $10,000 from the East Bay Community Action Program for Barrington families facing crises.
Barrington residents who need some assistance because of a family crisis got some help Tuesday night, Jan. 17, from the Housing Board of Trustees. The board unanimously approved a request for $10,000 from the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) specifically for Barrington residents. EBCAP is a nonprofit that offers a variety of health and human services to East Bay communities from its Riverside offices. The money will come from the Spencer Trust, operated by the town for this type of assistance. The Housing Board manages the proceeds from the trust with the approval of the Town Council. Dennis Roy, CEO of EBCAP, made the request in person. He said the nonprofit will “coordinate this effort with the Barrington Coalition of Community …
sharon
10:51 am on Friday, February 10, 2012
Congrats to EBCAP and Mr. Roy! more ›