BFAIR Launches Annual Campaign
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NORTH ADAM, Mass. — Berkshire Family And Individual Resources, a North-Adams based non-for-profit human service agency that assists adults and children with cognitive disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury, is launching its third annual campaign.
"Fundraising has been instrumental to the success of our agency as we strive to meet the needs of the people we support," Rich Weisenflue, BFAIR's executive director, said. "Gifts from members of the community, family and friends of the agency, as well as business partners, have been used for numerous ADA improvement projects which have improved access to and the safety of our residences and programs. The tremendous generosity of local residents and businesses has had a significant positive impact on the quality of life for the people we support."
Since incorporation in 1994, BFAIR has been a leading service provider and advocate for adults and children with disabilities by specializing in tailoring supports to meet people’s needs and to promote independence through employment, education and community involvement. BFAIR currently serves more than 400 adults and children with disabilities and provides more than 220 jobs in Berkshire County.
“Every day at BFAIR we strive to ensure we meet the needs of our clients and with the community’s help we ensure the goals and dreams of every person and the challenges they face can and will be achieved,” Patti Messina, campaign chair and board member, said.
The campaign will run through February 2015. Donations can be made online at www.bfair.org using PayPal through a secure site or by sending checks to BFAIR, 771 South Church St., North Adams MA 01247. For more information on the campaign, call 413-664-9382.
