Bernice applied for Energy Assistance and assumed that her holidays would be warm and comfortable after receiving a new delivery of heating oil. Thankful for the warmer than usual weather… Read Full Article >
From all of us at Byrd Barr Place, we wish you the very best in 2015!
New Year’s greeting… Read Full Article >
Join us for a beer and support Byrd Barr Place!
Join us for a beer during Thank You Thursday at on November 6th! $1 from each pint, growler, or set of 3 tasters sold will benefit Byrd Barr Place and our… Read Full Article >
Byrd Barr Place’s Fall Newsletter
Byrd Barr Place’s fall newsletter is here! Read about the new collaborative coalition that is examining the racial inequities for Blacks in Washington State; see some fabulous shots from our 50th… Read Full Article >
Thank You for Supporting our Groupon Grassroots Campaign!
We have one thing to say…and that is thank you to all of the generous people and groups who supported our Groupon Grassroots campaign that ran from July 31 –… Read Full Article >
Living on $1 a Meal: Lorraine’s Story
A true “child of the 60s,” 72-year-old Lorraine Campbell is a warm, upbeat, free-spirited woman with a wealth of life experience. She is a three-time cancer survivor. She’s also a… Read Full Article >
Help Our Food Bank Provide Sack Lunches to Kids This Summer
School’s out, and one long sunny day stretches into another…but for many low-income families that rely on the free and reduced-price lunch program during the school year, the summer months… Read Full Article >
Byrd Barr Place’s Spring Newsletter
We have a number of exciting things to share with you in our Byrd Barr Place Spring 2014 Newsletter, including information on Centerstone’s 50th Anniversary Gala, coverage of the Community… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Alicia
Eight months pregnant with two other children at home, Alicia came to Byrd Barr Place in a panic. Surviving on a small cash subsidy for pregnant women from the Department… Read Full Article >
Bridge the Gap Stories: Barbara
Barbara has struggled to live a “normal life” for the last 54 years, despite suffering from mental illness. An active member in her community, Barbara serves as a local representative… Read Full Article >
