Barrington Nonprofits and Charities

BCA has been a blessing to our family. The personalized education, love and care for our children and the community is immeasurable. It is a small school with big heart and it is difficult to put into words what this school offers. The teachers and students foster a strong sense of community, God’s love and leading by example. BCA and its staff offer a sense of belonging, purpose and challenge. <br>

I am the President of the Board of Directors of the Barrington Farm School which I joined in 2020. In 2018, the Barrington Farm School was established by members of the community to preserve a 120-year-old, 3-acre farm in Barrington with the purpose of teaching people to grow healthy food and preserve the environment. Sited between Lincoln Avenue and Federal Road, our vision for the farm is to be a thriving, inclusive community farm committed to restoring soil health, offering environmental education, promoting equitable food justice, and instilling an appreciation for the natural habitat and bounty around us.<br><br>The farm has made tremendous strides since it was founded. Soil health has been improved by compost produced on the farm. In 2021, the farm processed 23 tons of food waste into organically rich compost. Approximately 100 volunteers of all ages and backgrounds work on all aspects of the farm operation. In the past year, the farm has added electricity, solar panels, irrigation, a new shed, and a high tunnel for extending the growing season. We donate 1/3 of our produce to a local food pantry.<br><br>In 2020-21 the farm’s first-ever strategic plan was developed to position the farm to be sustainable into the future. We are now prepared to take a giant step forward with the hiring of two new part-time positions: a Farm Manager and a Volunteer Coordinator. These positions will greatly enhance the farm’s operation and accelerate the achievement of the farm’s mission and vision, allow us to increase production, extend hours at the farm stand, and teach more people to grow food for our community. Our goal is to raise $25,000 for the 2023 growing season.<br><br>Please Donate Today<br>Online at http://barringtonfarmschool.org/home/donate/ <br>or send a check to the Barrington Farm School, PO Box 41, Barrington, RI 02806<br>