Louison House Cuts the Ribbon on Bracewell Project for Young Adults
Kathy Keeser, executive director of Louison House, explains how the Bracewell project came into being.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Kathy Keeser sees symbolism in the newly opened Bracewell Youth Housing Project at 111...
BFAIR, Care Agencies Celebrate Frontline Professionals
BFAIR coordinated the event to thank its 200 or so direct care professionals.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Both the county's City Halls were illuminated in yellow on Wednesday to thank direct support...
Elizabeth Freeman Center Welcomes Public to New Offices
Executive Director Divya Chaturvedi speaks at Thursday's open house of the new Elizabeth Freeman Center offices.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Elizabeth Freeman Center held an open house of its new headquarters last...
The Hidden Struggle: Seniors at Risk in a Changing Climate
Too many older adults in Berkshire County, after a lifetime of work and contribution, now face the hidden struggle of poverty and the growing dangers of a changing climate. At the center of this struggle are the costs of basic utilities such as...
Community Hero: PopCares
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — For more than a decade, PopCares has been supporting people and families fighting cancer.
It is these efforts that have earned the nonprofit our Community Hero of the Month...
Williamstown Housing Trust Releases Funds to Northern Berkshire...
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The trustees of the town's Affordable Housing Trust on Wednesday committed to contributing $100,000 toward the construction of the first of four Habitat for Humanity homes off Summer Street.
Northern...
The Hidden Toll: When Poverty Undermines Mental Health
When we talk about mental health, we often think of therapy, medication, or access to counselors. But just as important, especially in communities like ours, are the everyday stressors that slowly chip away at a person's ability...
Companion Corner: Asta at the Berkshire Humane Society
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There's a shy cat at Berkshire Humane Society looking for patient owners.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.
Asta...
Federal Cuts That Will Hit Your Wallet, Your Workplace, & Your...
Congress is considering cuts that would eliminate the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and deeply reduce the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These proposals may look like budget decisions on paper — but...
Construct Marks 'Strong' Fiscal Year, Remembers Late President
Construct Executive Director Jane Ralph tells the annual meeting that relationships are the housing organization's secret sauce.'
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Supporting more than 1,750 Southern Berkshire households...
NAMI Berkshires Holds Youth Mental Wellness Fair
The fair offered tables for other organizations to share resources.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — NAMI Berkshire County held its first ever Youth Mental Health Wellness Fair on July 12 at the Common, in conjunction with Roots...
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...
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