GREAT BARRINGTON. Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) has published a 10th anniversary edition of its Giving Back guide.

 

The 80-page, glossy publication can be found in libraries, town halls, coffee shops, and other public spaces. Hard copies can be ordered online for a $5 shipping fee and the guide is also available as a downloadable PDF at npcberkshires.org.

 

The Giving Back guide includes a directory of over 1,000 Berkshire nonprofits by category. 

 

"This year, local food pantries have their own category to help call attention to growing food insecurity in our community," said NPC founder Liana Toscanini.

 

100 nonprofits are profiled in the guide to provide critical information to potential donors and volunteers. In addition to program descriptions and fast facts, nonprofits have an opportunity to list the various ways people can support their missions. 

 

Toscanini said Nnonprofits are feeling the pain of federal funding cuts and policies. 

 

"We feel hopeful the community will step up to help," said Toscanini. "Over 16,000 free copies are distributed throughout the year to give people the information they need to increase their philanthropy."

 

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires was founded in 2016 to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow. For more information, visit npcberkshire.org.