 Elks, Ocean State Donate 22 Coats to Local VeteransElks Lodge 487 teamed up with Ocean State Job Lots for a second year to provide winter coats to veterans in need.  Thanksgiving Angels Makes Thanksgiving Accessible for EveryoneFood insecurity is rising; however, the Thanksgiving Angels are growing alongside it.  Crane Fund Donates to Local OranizationsThe Crane Fund for Widows and Children has donated funding to 92 organizations around the globe, some in Berkshire County.  Motorama Distributes More than $10K to Local OrganizationsMotorama donated more than $10,000 in grants to a dozen charities and nonprofit organizations this year. It's the largest amount the car show has donated to date.  Savvy Hive Thrift Shop Saved by Community DonationsFour days ago, Jessica Sweeney reluctantly posted a plea to her community: her small downtown business wouldn't survive the winter. Berkshire Bounty Receives Donation from Warrior TradingBerkshire Bounty received a donation of $30,000 from Warrior Trading, an online educational platform that offers a wide range of courses, training programs, and software for individuals interested in day trading.  Burlington Store Cuts Ribbon in PittsfieldDozens of people stood outside the new Burlington store on Friday to get a $10 coupon toward their shopping spree.  Williamstown's Remedy Hall Moves into New HomeRemedy Hall, which began its life in space at the First Congregational Church, this spring moved east on Main Street (Route 2) to 620 Main St., two doors west of Aubuchon Hardware. North Adams Letter Carrier Food Drive Scheduled for May 10This year, the Friendship Center will collaborate with letter carriers to collect donations in North Adams, Clarksburg, and Florida Mountain.  North Adams Share the Love Campaign Surpasses Fundraising GoalFirst Congregational Church of North Adams' fourth annual "Share the Love" campaign concluded with over $9,000 raised to support local organizations serving individuals in need.  Cops for Kids with Cancer Gives Adams Boy A BoostLucas Solak, an 8-year-old boy battling leukemia, received a $5,000 check from Cops for Kids with Cancer on Tuesday, bringing support to his family during a challenging time.  Adams Lions Club Makes Anniversary DonationsTo celebrate the 85th anniversary of receiving its charter, the Adams Lions Club awarded a total of $8,500 — $100 for each year of the club's existence — to four local organizations.  Bershire Carousel Offered to City of PittsfieldThe Berkshire Carousel currently sits frozen in time as it waits for riders. Will operations resume under city ownership?  Mount Greylock Grad Trucks Locally Donated Supplies to North CarolinaThe goal was to fill a trailer with 7,000 pounds of food, clothing, necessities and tools to help North Carolinians, thousands of whom are still dealing with power outages, road washouts and flooding after Hurricane Helene hit the Appalachian region on Sept. 26. Mount Greylock Grad Collecting Supplies for North CarolinaA 1997 Mount Greylock Regional graduate is filling a trailer with goods to take to the beleaugured residents of western North Carolina.  Haddad Subaru 'Shares the Love' With Berkshire Humane Society, Donating $8KAn $8,000 boost from Haddad Subaru sparked canine and human smiles at the Berkshire Humane Society on Friday.  Reid Students Donate $700 to Berkshire Humane Through Philanthropy ProgramLast week, Reid Middle School eighth-graders delivered a $700 donation to the Berkshire Humane Society and saw the inner workings of an animal shelter. This, of course, included quality time with furry friends. Berkshire Waldorf High School Secures $4M DonationThe school has completed the architectural phase of the project design and construction is now underway. Pamela Sandler, AIA, is the lead architect on the project, and Marois Construction is on-site doing the actual renovation. Greylock Federal Shred Day Raises Funds for United WayCommunity Shred Day Success: more than 10,250 pounds of personal papers shredded Simon's Rock Food Pantry Accepting DonationsThe Rocker Pantry also provides necessary cold-weather gear, clothing, hygiene products, and various household supplies.  Richmond Consolidated Students Collect Socks, Food for PantryStudents at Richmond Consolidated School recently concluded their annual food drive and sock drive, having collected 578 pairs of socks and more than 1,000 items of food.  Boys & Girls Club Receives Grant Funding for Triple Play Dinner ProgramThe Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires was awarded $10,000 in grant funding from the Papa Johns Foundation. Pittsfield Household Items Donation Pickup DayOn Friday, Dec. 22, CMRK will pick up designated household items at your curb for free.  2023 Toyota Truck Donated to Taconic Automotive Programaconic High School's automotive program now has a "Thundra" pickup that students can train on. |
