About
Barrington Neighbors is a hub for services that meet our surrounding community’s needs by hosting diverse programs to support, enhance, and build quality of live in our neighborhood. Our diverse community is the area around Loop 410 from Salado Creek to Austin Highway, and as far north as Wurzbach Parkway.
The non-profit was birthed out of a desire from the Neighborhood Coalition and the Episcopal Church of Reconciliation to have a direct impact on the lives in the surrounding community. Read more about our Vision and Mission here.
Mission
To provide opportunities that encourage, educate, and enable the families and residents of our diverse community. We try to ensure that basic needs are met. We strive to enhance the lives of everyone in the community, building relationships while providing services and resources at little or no cost.
Vision
Barrington Neighbors is a hub for services that meet the community’s needs by hosting diverse programs that focus on:
• Educational support for youth through tutoring
• Health/wellness resources
• Neighborhood individuals with disabilities
• Social, recreational, and other enrichment programs for our neighborhood
Neighborhood
Coalition
Working in Service Together
The demands on nonprofit and community-based organizations to be the problem-solvers for the nation's urban neighborhoods and rural communities have increased tremendously since the National Neighborhood Coalition (NNC) was formed in 1979.
For businesses and organizations that are concerned about neighborhood issues and want to stay ahead in these challenging times, the NNC provides relevant and timely information about programs and trends, a policy voice in Washington, and a support network of organizations and individuals with similar goals.
Our Partners
Since 2011 numerous groups have worked together, supporting the mission of Barrington Neighbors.
They include St. Mary’s Hall, Homeowners’ and Neighborhood Associations - Heather Condominiums, Village North, Woodmont Townhomes, the Star Club Apartments. The Episcopal Diocese, the Church of Reconciliation, County Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Council District 10, Catholic Life Insurance, GPM Life, Saint Mary's Hall, The Junior League of San Antonio, the Texas Cavaliers, HEB, WalMart, Texas Public Radio, WAVE Healthcare, Prairie View A&M University, and many other local businesses and supporters.
Our Board
The Board of Directors for Barrington Neighbors is comprised of members of the surrounding community who have a passion for helping others and supporting sustainable methods of growth for those in need. Our vision is that as Barrington Neighbors continuous to grow in achieving the goals and needs of our service area, board members will be elevated from the community to manage interest areas of our community.
Board Roster
PRESIDENT:
BRUCE GROENKE (210) 363-1824
VICE PRESIDENT:
BILL SWANN (210) 865-3446
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TREASURER:
ROBERT CARINGTON (210) 859-1857
CHRISTINE SYKES (210) 557-2690
ANGELA RUBIN (210) 744-8877
SABRINA HAMMEL (210) 240-9680
ADVISING MEMBER:
ART RAMSEUR
EX-OFFICIO:
FRIAR ROBERT WOODY
JOE STRAUBE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
KIM B. YOUNGBLOOD
Area Service Map
Our diverse community is the area around Loop 410 from Salado Creek to Austin Highway, and as far north as Wurzbach Parkway.
Make a Donation
Our secure PayPal account serves as a hub for our fundraising. Click the button or scan the QR code below to visit our account. We are always accepting donations and guarantee 100% of all donations go directly into the free services and resources we provide to those in need in the Community we serve. Thank you!
