New in 2006
In the spirit of community giving, Roanoke Sand & Gravel is reaching out to the broader Brookhaven community. New in 2006 is their program to donate free playground sand to not-for-profit childcare facilities located in the town. In this inaugural year, up to four facilities will have their playgrounds supplied or replenished with playground sand from Roanoke’s high quality aggregates from its Middle Island site. In addition, sand will be donated to replenish sand tables used in a variety of not-for-profit childcare sites.
Roanoake Sand & Gravel is providing scholarships to a graduating senior in every high school located in Brookhaven Township. Because Roanoke Sand & Gravel is the source of specialty sands used in the finest of Long Island’s golf courses including Shinnecock and Bethpage State Park hosts to US Opens, and Meadowbrook Golf Club and Eisenhower Park host to Sr. PGA tours, these scholarships are being offered to a graduating senior from each school’s golf teams.
Giving in 2005
The year 2005 was not much different than the years before in the generous spirit of Roanoke Sand & Gravel and the Barker family. As the year closed, Roanoke donations to charities here in Brookhaven Town and on Long Island serving local churches, meeting the needs of the poor, indigent terminally ill and youth at risk, funding Father Tom’s Cure for Parkinsons, as well as in response to the devastating Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast totaled $300,000
Christa House
Mr. James Barker was the 2005 Honoree at the Annual Christa House Gala, recognized for his generous contribution of time and financial resources, and his compassionate spirit. The Christa Award was presented to Jim Barker by his parents Frank and Dory Barker with a special introduction by the event co-chair, William K. Duffy, President and Business Manager, Local 138 Operating Engineers.
Christa House is a not-for-profit home for the dying poor, particularly those at end-stage AIDS, cancer or terminal illness. In the non-judgmental and compassionate spirit, the Christa House Community promotes holistic living for the residents as individuals and with others, and empowers the dying to live in peace, safety and dignity.
Mr. Barker and his family have been involved with the Christa House since its inception and initial planning in the 1990’s. Jim’s dad, Mr. Frank Barker, serves on the Board of Trustees of Christa House. Frank Barker and his wife Dory Barker were honored by the Christa House in 2003.
Hope House
The Hope House Community House is a 30-bed home which provides a compassionate approach to crisis intervention and a residential community for homeless young people in need. Since 1980, the Community House has been a home for over 2,700 young people, primarily between the age of 16 and 23 years serving several hundred each year. Hope House and its services allow these young people to grow and develop personally with short and long term goals in a life-plan interpersonal skills. Frank Barker has served on the Hope House Advisory Board. In 1998, Frank Barker initiated The Breakfast Club, an alternative to typical fundraiser dinners. Under Frank Barker’s continuing leadership, the 2005 Breakfast Club event raised over $227,000 bringing the eight-year total to over one million dollars raised for Hope House.
Middle Island Christian Fellowship/ Caring for Kids Daycare
In 2000, the Barkers donated a three-acre parcel on Middle Country Road to Middle Island Christian Fellowship for its new church and childcare. These new facilities are slated for construction in 2006. For over a decade, the Barker family has been active in MICF outreach to the indigent of Brookhaven and the local community. They have actively raised and donated funds, which supports of their ministries and quality child care. Middle Island Christian Fellowship is the Barker’s “hometown” church in their work-day community.
Feed My Sheep
Since 2000, Roanoke Sand & Gravel has also provided support for the Feed My Sheep congregation in Gordon Heights. The staff routinely delivers holiday foods and baskets to the congregation for members in need.
Cursillo of Brooklyn & Queens New York
The Barker family routinely volunteers and staffs retreats conducted by Cursillo of Brooklyn & Queens New York.
Past Efforts
Philanthropy has a long history at Roanoke Sand & Gravel. Past efforts have included significant volunteer and fundraising activities for:
LI Council on Alcohol & Drug Dependency
Make A Wish Foundation of Metro NY
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Suffolk County, NY
St. Charles Hospice
St. Paul’s Center, Queens
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