MountainOne Participates in Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity's Women Build

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — An all-female team of Mountaineers from MountainOne supported Women Build, a volunteer initiative led by Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity. 
 
The program empowers women to take an active role in construction while advancing the mission of affordable housing in the Berkshires.
 
MountainOne sponsored the event and contributed a hands-on team effort in Pittsfield, where two new condominium units are taking shape. The all-women crew from MountainOne included Julie Rider, Shannon Dozier, Stacy Roman, Debra Bishop, Brenda Petell, Heidi Gingras, Jeanne Zatorski, Jennifer Smith, Samantha Leskovitz, and Renae Gamari.
 
Together, the group helped install decking and siding on the homes. The day's work not only strengthened the local housing landscape but also reinforced MountainOne's ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, stated a press release.
 
Brenda Petell, MountainOne's Community Engagement Officer and a Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity board member, reflected on the experience:
 
"Today was about showing up and working side by side to help create something lasting for families in our community. It's powerful to be part of a team that not only supports this work financially but also shows up to do the work together. I'm proud to be a part of both organizations."
 
 

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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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