NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced that in the first quarter of 2026, it invested more than $160,000 in donations and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations across the Berkshires and South Shore.

 

These contributions support a range of initiatives focused on youth development, economic opportunity, health and wellness, and community connection.

 

In Berkshire County, organizations recently supported by MountainOne include:

 

Berkshire Running Foundation – $25,000 as the lead sponsor for the fifth consecutive year of community races promoting health, wellness, and community engagement across the Berkshires

 

Lever Inc. – $25,000 to support economic development by helping entrepreneurs and startups access mentorship, funding connections, and resources to build and grow their businesses

 

Hillcrest Educational Foundation – $20,000 to support programs and services that provide therapeutic care, individualized education, and essential resources for vulnerable students

 

The Brien Center – $10,000 to support the Patrick Miller Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program, providing prevention and early intervention services to Berkshire County youth

 

18 Degrees – $5,000 to support the Kids 4 Harmony Summer Concert Gala, helping provide no-cost, ensemble-based string instruction to students in Pittsfield and North Adams

 

Community Access to the Arts (CATA) – $5,000 to support adaptive arts workshops that expand access to creative programming for individuals with disabilities across Berkshire County

 

Berkshire Pride – $5,000 to support the 10th Annual Pride Festival and year-round programming, fostering inclusion, visibility, and community connection

 

Berkshire Food Project – $2,500 to support meal services and community outreach efforts that provide nutritious food and expand access to essential resources

 

Images Cinema – $2,500 to support off-site film programming during theater renovations, providing accessible screenings across Northern Berkshire communities

 

Other sponsorships of varying amounts were made to support: Pine Cobble School, Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Berkshire International Film Festival, Berkshire United Way, Northern Berkshire United Way, Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School, Baseball in the Berkshires, and National Alliance on Mental Illness.

 

"These organizations are doing the kind of work that changes lives, often in ways that go unseen," said Brenda Petell, Vice President, Community Engagement Officer at MountainOne. "We're honored to stand alongside them and support efforts that bring hope, opportunity, and connection to so many across our communities."