Companion Corner: Onyx at No Paws Left Behind
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — There's a young pup looking for a new family to play with.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a...
Working, but Still Struggling: The Hidden Reality in the Berkshires
In Berkshire County, thousands of people go to work every day and still struggle to make ends meet. They care for our elderly, prepare our food, stock our shelves, and clean our schools. Their work is essential to our economy and community, but...
Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates Helping Thousands of Animals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society supported more than 23,000 pets over the past year through it life-saving and pet retention programs.
These programs provide resources including pet food and free foster...
Community Hero: Berkshire County Head Start
Karen Pulido, left, and Miguel Munoz, their son, Judy Rush, Lori Kays, Donna Brule-Denning, and Alyssa Sakowski pose at Berkshire County Head Start.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— For nearly 50 years Berkshire...
Berkshire County Arc Celebrates Individuals, Staff at Annual Meeting
President and CEO Maryann Hyatt says the agency carries on thanks to state leadership and a community that values its work.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applause roared through the Country Club of Pittsfield on Thursday as...
Northern Berkshire United Way Enters 90th Year Exceeding Fund Drive...
NBUW Board President Kelly McCarthy calls for a vote on next year's slate of officers.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A round of applause greeted the number for Northern Berkshire United Way's annual campaign drive:...
1Berkshire Celebrates the Berkshires and the Trendsetters
Kristy Edmunds of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts is the Visionary of the Year.
LENOX, Mass. — 1Berkshire celebrated this year's movers and shakers at the 12th annual Celebrate the Berkshires on Thursday...
Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal Shelter
ARLINGTON, Vt. — Gabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with.
iBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a...
Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates Renovation of Purradise
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Nestled in South County, Purradise has long been a sanctuary for felines, a facility to help them find their forever home or a comfortable place to stay as their families are away.
Families and...
Pittsfield Cultural Council Celebrates 2025 Grant Awardees
Council Chair Marilyn Gerhard says the 79 grant applications for fiscal 2025 were the most she has seen during her time on the council.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council celebrated its 2025 grant awardees at...
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...
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