 Volunteers Build Community During MLK Day of ServiceDespite a snowstorm that filled the Berkshires with nearly 8 inches of snow, community members turned out for a "day of service" in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. — and a reminder that the work against injustice is ongoing.  Helping Hands in Pittsfield on MLK DayAt the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center auditorium, volunteers sorted shoes clothing, toys, and books for the Discover the Eureka! Family Day and toy store. This is the center's third year hosting a free store.  Senator Warren Hears Power of Health Care for UninsuredWarren said equitable access to health care also helps economically, as more people can work to support themselves, help their own families, and manage themselves and others.  Retired Senior Volunteers Recognized 36K Hours of ServiceAmy Schirmer was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for creating a weekly therapeutic art class at the George B. Crane Center to help those in recovery from substance use.  Dalton Select Board OKs Nonresident Board PolicyThe town does not currently have a policy restricting nonresidents from serving.  Volunteers Turn Out for MLK Day of Service in Pittsfield AreaThe college coordinated a number of volunteer opportunities with organizations including Berkshire United Way, Soldier On, Central Berkshire Habitat For Humanity and Hillcrest Commons.  North Adams Youth Group Making an ImpactThere has been a community of young people building a safe place at the First Baptist Church over the past decade.  Lanesborough Thanks Four Residents for Stepping Into Vacant OfficeMary Reilly, Linda Pruyne, Deborah Maynard and Jodi Hollingsworth were presented with thank-you gifts and saluted by the Select Board, Town Administrator Gina Dario and other Town Hall staff.  Cheshire Junior Firefighters Asset to the DepartmentCheshire junior firefighters do more than just learn about firefighting — they're active, needed participants in emergency situations.  Nonprofits invited to table at Volunteer Fair in AprilSponsored by Berkshire Bank, the fair will feature 30 diverse organizations sharing information about their mission, programs and volunteer needs with the public at-large. |
