BAPA Donor Spotlight: Bob and Nancy Barrett
By Brian Marchetti While BAPA strives to preserve and promote the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood, none of its work would be possible without the generous contributions of its donors. Today, we extend a much deserved thank you to donors Bob and Nancy Barrett. With deep roots reaching back far into the community’s past — two generations […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Collins and Mary Fitzpatrick
By Tim Moran North Beverly neighbors and longtime BAPA supporters Collins and Mary Fitzpatrick have lived in the same house two blocks from Christ the King church for nearly 50 years now. In that half century, the couple have been part of countless projects improving the quality of life in the neighborhood as involved members […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight-Meg Massaro: BAPA is the anchor of our neighborhood
Though Meg Massaro moved to the neighborhood 34 years ago, it took a few years before she knew the full scope of the Beverly Area Planning Association. “While raising my son Anthony in this neighborhood, BAPA gave me insight into what the community is all about,” she said. “Seeing what BAPA does to bring people […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Tom and Cathi Hogan
By Kristin Boza Tom and Cathi Hogan are a couple with a strong passion and appreciation for their community. They choose to support BAPA’s works and have linked themselves with other organizations and initiatives to strengthen the ties all neighbors have with their surroundings. “It makes sense to support the organization that supports us,” Cathi […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Kyle and Ashley Gardner
By Kristin Boza Kyle and Ashley Gardner donate to BAPA in order to continually reinvest in our community. Kyle likened their commitment to BAPA to the homeowners on their favorite HGTV shows. “The designers and homeowners on those episodes carefully deliberate about what investments they should make so that the space reflects them and their […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight on the Kman Family
By Kristin Boza The Kman family, James and Angie and their two children, moved to Beverly/Morgan Park in 2019 and quickly became personally acquainted with BAPA and its initiatives. One day, not even a week after moving in, James was doing some yard work and was approached by BAPA Executive Director Mary Jo Viero. “She […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: The Malloy Family
By Kristin Boza BAPA is incredibly lucky to have so many wonderful supporters in our community. The Malloy family — Kevin and Beth with their kids Christian, Patrick, and Molly — moved to Beverly/Morgan Park six years ago and have been steady BAPA supporters ever since. “When we first moved to the neighborhood, we heard […]
BAPA Donor Spotlight: Pat McGrail
“BAPA contributes to making Beverly/Morgan Park truly a Village in the City.” BAPA truly appreciates the longtime, generous support of Pat McGrail, former director of the Beverly Art Center, community volunteer, and talented gardener. Thanks to Pat and donors like her, BAPA is able to help make Beverly/Morgan Park a wonderful place to live! […]