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The Barnum Foundation for Life

Our team is heavily involved with the Barnum Foundation for Life, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2006 by Paul and Mindee Blanco. The mission of the Barnum Foundation for Life is to improve the quality of life for the children and families we serve through actions that promote change and deepen connections within our community.. Ben Howarth is an active member of the Board of Directors for this organization and our entire team participates in the various programs and activities.

The Bikes for Kids Program is a staple program and focus each year. It provides underserved children with an uplifting and empowering experience. The children and their families are invited to a free fun event where they are surprised with a new bike and helmet. Not only do they have a great day but they benefit from the exercise bike riding offers as well as the pride and responsibility of owning a bike.

The Bikes for Kids Program

See Us in Action!

Make-A- Wish Connecticut

Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses. Team Howarth participated in the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Competition to support Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Jennifer, Courtney and Dena had a great time supporting a great cause.  

Bowl-A-Thon - Barnum Rhode Island 2017

Each year, Barnum Financial Group employees volunteer and raise money for the Foundation For Life. Each team of 4 gives and receives donations that help support future programs such as Bikes for Kids, the Kaboom Playground Build and other charities in the community. The team with the highest score after 3 rounds wins the trophy for a year.

     

Bowl-A-Thon - Barnum Rhode Island 2017

Each year, Barnum Financial Group employees volunteer and raise money for the Foundation For Life. Each team of 4 gives and receives donations that help support future programs such as Bikes for Kids, the Kaboom Playground Build and other charities in the community. The team with the highest score after 3 rounds wins the trophy for a year.

          

Bikes for Kids - Bryant Univeristy 2016

Each year The Foundation for Life donates over 500 bikes to under privileged children in surrounding communities throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. In September, we teamed up with the Bryant University Bulldogs during their football game against Brown and gave away 25 bikes and helmets. During halftime, the children came out onto the field with no clue of their new gift. It was an amazing experience to see their eyes light up. The best part was when we received Thank You Notes from some of the children who received a bike that day.

Kaboom Build

 

Rhode Island District II Challenger Jamboree

Jennifer, Ben, Wally, Jim and Abigail

Below: Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Team Barnum

Below: Toys for Tots


Above at Barnum in Warwick, RI donate toys to Toys for Tots.


Below: Providence, RI Soup Kitchen

Volunteers prepare meals to be served at St. Anthony's Parish in North Providence, RI

Ben Howarth and Barnum employees get ready to serve food at St. Anthony's Parish in North Providence, RI.

Organizations We Support


The Foundation for Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2006 by Paul and Mindee Blanco. The mission of the Foundation for Life is to improve the quality of life for the people and families we serve through actions that promote change and deepen connections within our community.

Since its inception in 2006, the Foundation for Life has supported hundreds of organizations throughout the North East who are working to better the lives of those in need throughout the community.

* Foundation for Life is not affiliated with MML Investors Services, LLC, or its affiliated companies.

Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies helps people with intellectual disabilities into the community through supported employment. This program assists individuals to locate and maintain jobs of their own choosing by providing ongoing support and training. Their focus is on developing competitive, integrated jobs, which allow individuals to earn an income, pay taxes, and work in an environment alongside others in the community.

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Personal Lifetime Advocacy Networks of Rhode Island (PLAN RI) is a non-profit organization of families who have relatives with disabilities. We are modeled after the PLAN organization that began in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1990 and won an international award for their social entrepreneurship. The overall purpose of PLAN RI is to answer the haunting question, "What will happen to my loved one with a disability when we are no longer able to provide him with a good life?"

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