Freeman Center Welcomes New Board Members
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Elizabeth Freeman Center has welcomed Myla Franklin, Laurie Gallagher, Chris MacBeth and Tess Sorrentino to its board of directors.
Franklin is a community leader and grassroots organizer with 10 years...
Beatles Benefit Concert for AYJ Fund
ADAMS, Mass. — Octopus Garden will perform a benefit concert of Beatles music for the AYJ Fund.
The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Bounti-Fare. All proceeds support children with...
Companion Corner: Kodi at Second Chance Animal Shelter
Kodi came to the shelter because his family had too many cats. He's very friendly and playful.
ARLINGTON, Vt. — There's a lively feline at Second Chance Animal Shelter looking for a new...
BUW Board Interim President & CEO
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire United Way's Board of Directors has appointed Katherine von Haefen, the organization's director of community impact, as interim president and CEO.
Von Haefen, who assumes this...
Thanksgiving Angels Leaders Honored as Commonwealth Heroines
State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier recognizes Hope Amandos and Gretchen Debartolo at Tuesday's City Council meeting with proclamations from the state House and Senate.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thanksgiving Angels...
Northern Berkshire United Way Honors Community Leaders
James Mahon and Paula Consolini were this year's recipients of the Spirit of Caring Awards. See more photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The community paid tribute to the "dynamic duo" of Paula Consolini...
Nonprofit Leaders Recognized for Service to Berkshire County
Associate Director McCaela Donovan, left, and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires founder Liana Toscanini open the award ceremony.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seven nonprofit leaders, described as "the best of who we...
Letter Carriers' Hunger Campaign Brings in Thousands of Pounds of...
Berkshire United Way and other volunteer groups aided postal workers in unloading the bags of food and sending them off to local food pantries. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For a second weekend in a row,...
Katie Doherty Veterans Village Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Five years of its establishment, Katie Doherty Veterans Village has become more than just housing for women veterans.
The 14-unit permanent housing community with on-site services to help veterans...
'Safe Haven' Facility Coming to Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An upcoming supportive housing facility will be a "Safe Haven" for people struggling with mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness.
Christine Haley, Berkshires site director from the state...
Volunteers Pack Meal Kits for Berkshire Pantries
A volunteer fills a tub wit Spanish rice. The meal kits will go to 13 food pantries in Berkshire County.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Unity can have significant impacts on a community. This was demonstrated during the...
Berkshire Humane Society Receives $100,000 in Grants
The shelter gets calls from pet owners who want to do right by their cats and dogs but can't afford the cost for health care and neutering.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society recently secured $100,000 in...
Berkshire United Way Recognizes Exemplary Volunteers
The celebration event was held at Wander in Pittsfield.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire United Way raised a craft soda on Wednesday to two community members who embody volunteerism.
Brenda Lee Petell was given...
Homeless 'Point in Time Count' Less Than Expected Amid Frigid Weather
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The new year's weeks of frigid temperatures have likely meant fewer people on the streets.
This year's Point In Time count was taken on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and while totals are still being finalized,...
Berkshire Christmas Tree Will Be Used in Habitat Houses
A screenshot of the West Stockbridge tree from its lighting in December.
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Norway spruce planted in their front yard in 1967 by Earl and Lesley Albert will end its run as the Rockefeller Center...
Louison House Celebrates Growth, Programs at Annual Meeting
Shirley Manuel tells how Louison House helped her find and furnish an apartment after unexpectedly finding herself homeless.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Shirley Manuel was looking to move to the Berkshires with her ailing husband...
Community Heroes: Hope Amandos & Gretchen DeBartolo
Thanksgiving Angels is taking signups during the South Community Food Pantry's hours of operation.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Thanksgiving Angels coordinators Hope Amandos and Gretchen DeBartolo have been selected as the...
PopCares Annual Dinner Returns, Celebrating $1M Donated to Cancer...
Jessica Dabrowski, with her daughter, Jordan, and husband, Nicholas, speaks to her 13-year fight against cancer and the help that PopCares has provided.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nine years ago, Jessica Dabrowski was...
Elder Services Marks 50 Years of Service to Aging Population
Executive Director Chris McLaughlin reflects on the agency's growth over the past half century.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Elder Services of Berkshire County has assisted the aging local population for 50 years, growing...
Berkshire County Arc Celebrates 70 Years
Mayor Peter Marchetti reads a proclamation marking BCArc's 70th anniversary to President and CEO Maryann Hyatt and board Chair Michael Ferry.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc is celebrating 70 years of...
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