Friday, February 4, 2011
Bristol Good Neighbors gets a surprise donation.
If you saw a masked crusader wearing a cape and propeller-style beanie in downtown Bristol yesterday, you weren’t hallucinating. Turns out he was here to surprise folks at the Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen with some cash, and Patch caught it all on camera. “The Secret Ambassador” works on behalf of Double D Diner, a virtual online restaurant where donors buy meals they don’t eat in order to help feed the hungry. Once enough money is collected it’s delivered via superhero to small food pantries around the country. “I'm on a mission to have fun and do good,” said Rich DiGirolamo of One Less Meal, Inc., the non-profit that runs Double D Diner. “So many of us give to charity, but we never see the other side of the equation. I thought, …
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Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
378 Hope St, Bristol, RI
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
"Rock the Can" benefit raises money for East Bay Food Pantry.
Locals rocked out at Jacky’s Galaxie on Friday night for the East Bay Food Pantry’s Second Annual “Rock the Can” fundraiser. Even the “Can Man,” EBFP’s big orange mascot, could be seen shaking his, well, can. Three bands – The Repercussions, Band of Brothers, and MEPOS - donated their time to entertain the audience with classic rock tunes, while Jacky’s Galaxie donated the space and an extensive spread of food. 94HJY did free preliminary advertising and radio DJ Kevin Mulhearn kept things moving as host of the event. Jodi Leffingwell, EBFP’s Chairperson of the Board, organized “Rock the Can” with help from Executive Director Anita Randall and volunteers. Leffingwell also organized last year’s event, which raised $5,000, something she …
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Jacky's Galaxie & Sushi Bar
383 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Ten places to give back to this season.
Helping out non-profit organizations is necessary year-round, not just at the holidays. Nonetheless, with the spirit of giving in the air, now is a great time to make a difference in someone's life. On top of making you feel good, volunteering can improve your health. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, volunteers "have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of depression." Parents might also consider collecting donations or volunteering as a family, something that can help children develop compassion and understanding, according to The Family Volunteering organization. There are plenty of opportunities in Warren and Bristol to make a small commitment of your time (think one to …
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Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry
378 Hope St, Bristol, RI
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East Bay Food Pantry Thrift Shop
150 Franklin St, Bristol, RI
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St. Mary's Church
330 Wood St, Bristol, RI
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Warren Animal Shelter
80 Wood St, Warren, RI
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