BFAIR and Firehouse Café & Bistro Partner to “Brunch for a Cause”

Katrina Cardillo • April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023 (North Adams, MA) BFAIR and the Firehouse Café & Bistro partner together to “Brunch for a Cause” on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Firehouse Cafe and Bistro is generously donating 30% of the proceeds to support BFAIR’s programs for people with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury. Tickets are $45 per person.

There will be exciting activities to participate in during brunch, such as raffles and the musical offerings of the local Lindsay Anne Acoustic.

“We are incredibly grateful to Warren Dewes, Jr., Chef Xavier Jones, and the entire Firehouse Café team for generously hosting this event to benefit BFAIR. It is a great testament to the community supporting one another and leveraging opportunities for support, growth, and connection. The proceeds that will be donated to BFAIR will go directly towards promoting independence, creating accessibility, and enhancing program resources for all BFAIR participants and residents.”

More information is available on the BFAIR website at www.bfair.org.   Reservations can be made by calling the Firehouse Café & Bistro referencing the BFAIR “Brunch for a Cause” at
413-776-7121.

About BFAIR

Since 1994, BFAIR has been providing Adult Family Care (AFC), Residential, Employment and Day Services for adults and children with developmental disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury and Autism. BFAIR is a proud member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way and the Williamstown Community Chest.

 

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