PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Ways across New England, has donated $17,000 to Berkshire United Way (BUW).

 

This additional financial support will help BUW further invest in the work of its nonprofit partners and the people they serve, with a focus on school and career readiness, household stability, and mental health.

 

"We are thankful for the generosity of the Eversource Foundation, as well as the consistent dedication of Eversource employees to volunteer their time and dollars, to help enable our important work to empower our neighbors to achieve their goals, creating a stronger Berkshires," said BUW Interim President and CEO Katherine von Haefen.

 

The donations from Eversource are collected during the company's six-week employee and retiree annual fundraising effort.

 

"Through the generosity of our employees and the support of the Eversource Foundation, we're proud to partner with United Way and its local agencies to help create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of our customers. Whether it's through financial contributions or the thousands of volunteer hours our employees dedicate each year, we're united in our mission to uplift and empower those who need it most," said Theresa Hopkins-Staten, president of the Eversource Foundation and vice president of Corporate Citizenship and Equity.