Contribution will help support construction of two mini soccer courts in Central Falls, RI
An aerial view of the future site of two mini soccer courts on Ledge Street in Central Falls, RI., a Project GOAL initiative
BayCoast Bank today announced its donation of $10,000 to Project GOAL’s initiative to build two mini soccer courts in the community of Central Falls, Rhode Island.
Project GOAL, (Greater Opportunity for Athletes to Learn) now in its 17th year of operation, provides academic and soccer activity free of charge to Rhode Island children of middle school age. Coeducational tutoring and mentoring is led by accredited teachers after school; the non-profit organization inspires academic success through the reward of soccer. By focusing on their academics for 90 minutes, participants earn and equal amount of time to play soccer. The program has been operated remotely over the past months due to COVID-19.
As part of its mission to be fully inclusive and offer additional opportunity for its students and the surrounding community, Project GOAL has embarked on the construction of two mini soccer courts located in the heart of Central Falls on Ledge Street, a short distance from the organization’s headquarters. The anticipated total cost of construction is estimated at $200,000.
“This will provide a much needed space for our students and members of the community to have a joint place of activity for socializing and exercise,” said Darius Shirzadi, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Project GOAL, extending thanks to BayCoast Bank for its $10,000 donation. “We can’t express how appreciative we are of your believing in what we are doing to improve our community for students from Project GOAL and the Central Falls community.”
“It’s a privilege to contribute to Project GOAL’s outstanding initiative to build two mini soccer courts in Central Falls,” said Nicholas Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Bank. “Since its inception, this organization has impacted the lives of more than 1,000 Rhode Island middle school students for the better. We champion its success and that of all the students who have benefitted from this remarkable program.”
About BayCoast Bank
BayCoast Bank is mutually owned, serving the needs of consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities through 21 branches and three loan offices throughout southeastern MA and RI. Additional services are offered through the Bank’s affiliates: BayCoast Financial Services, Plimoth Investment Advisors, Partners Insurance Group, LLC, BayCoast Mortgage Company, LLC, and Priority Funding LLC. Nicholas Christ is the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Visit www.BayCoastBank.com or call 508-678-7641 or 888-806-2872.
About Project Goal
Founded in 2004, Project GOAL (Greater Opportunity for Athletes to Learn) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization inspiring academic achievement through the passion and power of soccer. As a coeducational after school initiative, Rhode Island middle school youth receive the academic enrichment necessary to achieve and exceed grade level proficiency while building a foundation of social responsibility, teamwork and collaboration in the classrooms and on the field through the reward of soccer training. For more information visit
https://www.projectgoal.
