East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University
East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University
East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> Community Walking to Help Fight <strong>Homeless</strong>ness<br />
BRISTOL, Rhode Island (May 4, 2013) – Chief of police Josue D. Canario and o<strong>the</strong>r members<br />
of <strong>the</strong> law en<strong>for</strong>cement community will join with residents in <strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> to raise awareness<br />
about <strong>the</strong> plight of <strong>the</strong> homeless in <strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>. The WALK TOGETHER event is sponsored by<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Coalition</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Homeless</strong>.<br />
The event to be held at Barrington High School track and field will invite <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> community<br />
members to a walk-a-thon in order to increase awareness of <strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Coalition</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Homeless</strong>’ ef<strong>for</strong>ts to help community members that fall victim to homelessness. Activities will<br />
be available <strong>for</strong> children of all ages. Donated raffles and prizes will be distributed.<br />
“As a member of <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> community, I was happy to sponsor <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Coalition</strong>’s WALK<br />
TOGETHER event,” stated Joe Smith, owner of a local deli. “ I hope when <strong>the</strong> community learns<br />
more about <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Coalition</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Homeless</strong> <strong>the</strong>y will be inclined to contribute to this<br />
wonderful organization.”<br />
Since 1989, <strong>the</strong> <strong>East</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Coalition</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Homeless</strong> has been helping families get back on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
feet and preventing homelessness. This organization provides housing programs and emergency<br />
rental assistance.<br />
If you’d like more in<strong>for</strong>mation about this topic, visit eastbayhomeless.org/ebch/home<br />
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