18 Degrees Recognizes Connection Program Successes
Stephanie Steed, CEO and president of 18 Degrees, says the program affords support for youth and young adults to navigate life's complexities.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ten young people were recognized for overcoming...
North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry Relocation
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space.
The Planning Board on Monday unanimously approved the Northern Berkshire...
Elder Services Celebrates Golden Anniversary, Relocates
Executive Director Christopher McLaughlin in his new sunlit office.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's a big year for Elder Services of Berkshire County as its 50th anniversary coincides with a move to a more modern,...
NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and Games
Many of the children, and a few adults, were sporting painted faces.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school...
Philanthropy Massachusetts Talks Berkshire County Needs
Philanthropy Mass CEO Mary Skelton Roberts, left, Barr Foundation President Jim Canales and Alexandra Russell, co-chair of the Western Mass Funders Network and moderator of the panel. The networking event was held at the Norman...
Berkshire United Way Thanks Funded Partners with Picnic
Berkshire United Way's Director of Community Impact Katherine von Haefen and Berkshire United Way President and CEO Tom Bernard with the poster signed by attendees.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Controy Pavilion at Onota...
North County's First Animal Shelter Opens in North Adams
Four kittens born at the shelter that will be up for adoption once they're old enough.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter was overflowing visitors, balloons and donated...
Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers
More than 200 people attended the award ceremony at Kripalu. Some 62 nominations were submitted in seven categories. See more photos here.
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — More than 200 people gathered at the Kripalu Center for Yoga...
ServiceNet Cuts Ribbon on Vocational Farm to 'Sow Seeds of Hope'
Lori Carnute plants flowers at the farm and enjoys seeing her friends.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Smiles were all around as farmers, human service workers, and officials cut the ribbon Friday on ServiceNet's new...
BFAIR Recognizes Staff, Celebrates Successes at Annual Meeting
Christine Mieklejohn, right, poses with award presenter Sally Hart Petersen and BFAIR Director of Development Tara Jacobsen.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Peter Johnson's starred in a film, hobnobbed with sports...
Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Give Shocking Visual of Countywide...
Amy Hall, president and CEO of Child Care of the Berkshires, speaks at Friday's annual Step Up event at Pittsfield City Hall.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — One case of child abuse is too many, Berkshire leaders say.
The...
Northern Berkshire Celebrates Spirit of Caring Award Recipients
NBUW Executive Director Patti Messina recognizes two 'dynamic' women retiring this year: Janice Broderick and Christine MacBeth.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire United Way on Thursday saluted...
Meals on Wheels Gets Pet Food Delivery Service
Laura Baran of BFAIR, left, Nicole McKeen of Berkshire Humane and Elder Services' Kayla Brown-Wood with a load of dog and cat food to be delivered as part of the Meals on Wheels program.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new...
Heart & Soil Collective Connects Farmers, Food and Families
Fresh produce is purchased from local farms.
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The pandemic brought food security to the attention of many people across the globe — including in the Berkshires.
It was...
AYJ Fund Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Cancer Research, Children
Anna Yan Ji Arabia's fight against cancer inspired her parents to help other families find a cure.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Joe and Kathy Arabia hosted a mini-golf tournament a decade ago to raise money for research...
Equines Promote Human Connections at Berkshire HorseWorks
RICHMOND, Mass. — Hayley Sumner of Berkshire HorseWorks is one of those people determined to bring their childhood dreams to life.
Her dream wasn't to become a doctor or a teacher or an...
Williamstown Food Pantry Shares the Bounty at the Holidays
Volunteers Carol DeMayo, left, and Carin DeMayo-Wall organize distribution from Williamstown's Sts. Patrick & Raphael Parish twice each month.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — For several hours on a recent Wednesday morning,...
Thanksgiving Angels Descend with Meal Kits for Residents
Berkshire United Way President Thomas Bernard and state Sen. Paul Mark. United Way gave administrative support to the Thanksgiving Angels this year; the senator was in charge of handling the turkeys for pickup.
PITTSFIELD,...
Berkshire Food Project Serves Up Thanksgiving Dinner
First Congregational Church of Williamstown donated 60 pies.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It was Thanksgiving on Monday at the Berkshire Food Project.
The free lunch program has for three decades made a...
NBCC's Neighborlies Adds Steve Green Neighbor of the Year Award
Mayor Jennifer Macksey declared Wednesday as NBCC Neighborly Award Day. See more photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — More than 100 people and organizations were recognized for acts of kindness and community —...
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