BFAIR Hosts Dine for Disabilities Event October 4th

Katrina Cardillo • October 3, 2023

Sept. 21, 2023 (North Adams, MA) BFAIR, and many restaurant partners throughout Berkshire County, will host Dine for Disabilities on Wednesday, October 4 th , 2023, from 8 AM to 9 PM.

Dine for Disabilities is an event to benefit BFAIR’s programs and services for people with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury. On Wednesday, October 4th, restaurants around Berkshire County will generously choose to donate a portion of proceeds to support BFAIR. Diners will make a positive impact just by visiting one of the restaurant partners to enjoy a favorite meal or even try a new restaurant.  

“We are excited to collaborate with amazing and generous restaurants around Berkshire County as a way to further the BFAIR mission of providing high quality services to people of all abilities. On October 4 th , when people choose to dine at a partner restaurant, they are making a positive impact for BFAIR clients and services – and they are supporting a local business. What a combo for an incredible dining experience! Proceeds from this event will promote independence, create accessibility, and enhance organizational resources at BFAIR. We are very grateful to all our generous restaurant partners, and we hope the community comes out for Dine for Disabilities to show love to our local businesses and support for people of all abilities”, shares Tara Jacobsen, Director of Development.  

Participating in Dine for Disabilities is easy as 1, 2, 3!   

  1. Check out our list of restaurant partners and make your breakfast, lunch, or dinner plans for 10/4!  
  1. On October 4th, it’s time to dine! Patron a favorite spot or try a new restaurant with your friends and family. What a great opportunity to gather with loved ones for a great cause!  
  1. Time to eat and give back. Each restaurant partner will generously donate a portion of their proceeds to BFAIR’s programs and services, so just by dining, you’re making a difference.   

  For more information about the event, and a full list of the restaurant partners, visit www.bfair.org/donate/dine-for-disabilities .  

About BFAIR  

Since 1994, BFAIR has provided Adult Family Care (AFC), Residential, Clinical, Employment and Day Services for adults 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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