Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Makes Donations to Nonprofits

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank celebrated the season of giving with donations to local nonprofit partner.
 
The Co-op embarked on Holiday Cheer, a bank-funded campaign empowering each employee to provide support to an organization of their choice. 
 
"We recognize that teamwork and collaboration are critical to our success," said J. Jay Anderson, President and CEO of the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. "Ideas are encouraged and supported. This campaign represents the Bank's ongoing
philanthropic commitment to forge partnerships and support our communities. For Holiday Cheer, every organization selected was determined by the Bank employees and reflects our organization's values."
 
The beneficiaries of this year's Holiday Cheer campaign include:
  • 18 Degrees
  • Berkshire County Kids' Place
  • Berkshire Dream Center
  • Berkshire Environmental Action Team
  • Berkshire Humane Society
  • Berkshire United Way
  • Carter Strong
  • Dalton CRA
  • Dalton Fire Department
  • Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter
  • Elizabeth Freeman Center
  • First Baptist Church
  • Hinsdale Food Pantry
  • Northern Berkshire United Way
  • The People's Pantry
  • South Congregational Church
  • St. Agnes Church
  • Toys for Tots
"The bank is committed to supporting local communities throughout the year. For the holiday season, we wanted to spread extra joy. We're grateful for so many things - our employees, friends, colleagues, and customers and those organizations who work on the ground to aid their neighbors." concluded J. Jay Anderson
 

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BVNA Nurses Raise Funds for Berkshire Bounty

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Nursing Association members of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association raised $650 to help with food insecurity in Berkshire County.
 
The nurses and health-care professionals of BVNA have given back to the community every holiday season for the last three years. The first year, they adopted a large family, raised money, bought, wrapped and delivered the gifts for the family. Last year, they sold raffle tickets and the money raised went to the charitable cause of the winner. 
 
This year, with food insecurity as a rising issue, they chose to give to Berkshire Bounty in Great Barrington.
 
They sold raffle tickets for a drawing to win one of two items: A lottery ticket tree or a gift certificate tree, each worth $100. They will be giving the organization the donation this month.
 
Berkshire Bounty seeks to improve food security in the county through food donations from retailers and local farms; supplemental purchases of healthy foods; distribution to food sites and home deliveries; and collaborating with partners to address emergencies and improve the food system. 
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