Latina314 Grateful for Grants, Collaborative Work

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Latinas413, an organization dedicated to empowering and representing Latina women, extends heartfelt appreciation to Milltown Capital for supporting the Earth & Fire Initiative, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation for Arts & Culture programs, & reaching a third year of sponsorship from Lee Bank Foundation for the bilingual Mentoring Program. 
 
"These grants will enable us to continue making a positive difference in the lives of countless Latina individuals, helping them unlock their full potential and pursue their dreams," Board Chair Liliana Atanacio said. 
 
Latinas413 collaborates with a number of local organizations to expand culturally diverse programming in the Berkshires.  In their third year of partnership with Jacob's Pillow, Latinas413 is proud to highlight its dedication to establish standards of Language Justice & inclusive programming. In another innovative collaboration Latinas413 is joining forces with Artist at Work & Luiza Follegati for the project "Immigrant Mothers & Daughters,"  Berkshire Busk for supporting immigrant talent, and WAM Theatre for "Devising Theatre in Spanish."  
 
"These grants & partnerships strengthen our leadership and amplify impact to expand programming, providing courageous spaces and advocacy for Latina individuals striving to achieve their goals and flourish in the community," said Atanacio. 
 
Through initiatives such as Bilingual Mentoring for entrepreneurs, Rest & Reading Circle (Book Club), Earth & Fire (Outdoors), and Arts & Culture, Latinas413 is committed to fostering a community where Latina women are celebrated, empowered, and encouraged. 
 
"With our funding partners supporting our mission, we will continue to build a brighter, more equitable future for all," said Atanacio.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Lenox Farmhouse

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

LENOX, Mass. —  Are you looking for a single family New England farmhouse? Then this is the house for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 500 Walker St.

This three-bedroom and two-bath home was built in 1910 and is 1,720 square feet on less than an acre. 

The house features brick and wide-board pine floors, an updated kitchen with all major appliances, a first-floor office/bedroom with three-quarter bath, three bedrooms and full bath upstairs, and a bluestone patio and retaining wall installed in 2022.

It has natural gas heat and hot water, and includes a detached garage. 

The house is on the market for $449,000 and is listed by Matt Carlino with MACCARO Real Estate.

You can find out more about this house on its listing here

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

 
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