Fund for Williamstown Awards $14,000 to Individuals and Community...
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Fund for Williamstown, a fund of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, has awarded $14,000 to individuals, community groups and nonprofit organizations that proposed innovative projects and services to improve...
Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Hosts National Night Out...
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Neighborhoods throughout North Adams and Adams are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for the “31st Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention...
Williams Grad Overseeing Pittsfield Prevention Partnership
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way has hired a new Pittsfield Prevention Partnership (PPP) coordinator.
Arsema Abegaz, a 2014 graduate from Williams College, has been hired to fill the position that oversees youth...
Donations Sought For ABC Clothing Sale
WIILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Greylock A Better Chance is accepting donations for its 21st annual giant clothing sale and its 4th annual linen sale.
Donations will be accepted only until Labor Day: quality gently-used clothing, shoes, jewelry,...
Coalition's Annual Meeting Honors Community Health Advocate
Becky Miner of Zumba in the Berkshires accepts her Northern Berkshire Hero Award on Tuesday at the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition annual meeting.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — During its...
Berkshire United Way Announces Program Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way is investing $1,402,214 in 40 programs in Berkshire County for fiscal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
Community investments support early childhood literacy ($562,587), positive youth...
June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
The Berkshire Humane Society and its Purradise cat center are celebrating Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month.
Throughout June, there will be special “daily” adoption fees of $75 for special cats who are 6 months and older:
* Fat...
Northern Berkshire United Way Ends Drive Just Short of Goal
Northern Berkshire United Way Executive Director Joseph McGovern welcomed 150 people to a breakfast celebrating the conclusion of its annual campaign.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way came...
Nonprofits Brainstorm Ways to Collaborate, Integrate
Northern Berkshire Coalition Executive Director Al Bashevkin, far right, makes a point during a brainstorming session at the coalition's monthly meeting on Friday.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The power of the...
PopCares Growing A Legacy of Giving in North County
Bob and Bill St. Pierre received full support from family and friends when they thought up the concept for PopCares, an organization dedicated to their father.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — William St. Pierre was well...
Berkshire Legislators Hear From Those Affected by Disabilities
State Rep. William 'Smitty' Pignatelli speaks to the crowded room at Itam Lodge on Friday during the 14th annual Berkshire Legislative Breakfast.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elected officials at the annual...
Red Cross Demonstrates Services to Berkshire Legislators, Officials
State Rep. Gailanne Cariddi is shown the proper technique to administer CPR from Red Cross volunteer Janet Read.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Sure, the Red Cross will be at the scene of a fire providing services to the...
Williamstown Community Chest Enters Fundraising 'Blitz'
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — When the Williamstown Community Chest asked the Williamstown Community Preschool for a helping hand, the school was only too happy to oblige.
Many, many times over.
Students at the...
Williamstown Historical Society Sets Annual Fundraiser
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Williamstown Historical Museum will usher in the spring with "March in the Valley," featuring a silent auction and cabaret, on Sunday, March 16, at the Orchards Hotel from 5 to 8 p.m.
The event is...
Habitat For Humanity Dedicates Pittsfield Home
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Carolyn Valli turned the keys to the newly built Dewey Avenue home over to the Hayden family.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — When Bobby and Andrew Hayden first...
Bowl-A-Thon Mentoring Benefit Set This Sunday
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Bowl-A-Thon returns for its second year to benefit the Youth Mentoring Program of Child Care of the Berkshires Inc.
The event will be held Sunday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 6 at Greylock Bowl & Golf, home of...
Snowfest Still a Needed Fundraiser for Williamstown Youth Center
The Youth Center still depends on the annual Snowfest fundraiser for support. The 11th annual event will be held Sunday, Feb. 2, at Lansing Chapman Rink and Towne Field House.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The...
North County Commemorates Dr. King on Jan. 20
The Church Street Center in North Adams was packed at last year's Day of Service celebration.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North County commemorates the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with...
Baroco Donates $500 to BCAC's Giving Tree
Janie McCormick of BCAC receives a check from Karen Wright and Jennifer Bisbee of Baroco.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — BCAC's Giving Tree program will help 25 more local children this Christmas with a $500...
Downing Collects Two Boxes For Toys For Tots
State Sen. Benjamin Downing at his office during an open house to collect donations for Toys for Tots.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Sen. Benjamin Downing believes he may have collected the most gifts for Toys For...
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