Greylock Federal's Wild about Wealth SummerFest

Staff Reports05:43PM / Sunday, August 30, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 150 members of the community enjoyed games, food, music and giveaways at the kick-off party for Greylock Federal Credit Union's second annual Wealth Builders Youth SummerFest on Monday, Aug. 3, at the Kellogg branch in Pittsfield.

This year's theme, "Wild About Wealth," was reflected in the week's series of free events, which included Teen Mini-Golf on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Baker's Golf; "Financial Tips for Investing in Your Child's Future" on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Allendale branch; and "Sundaes & Savings" on Friday, Aug. 8 at The Spark of Hudson.

Throughout the week, Greylock's Wealth Builders, youth members up to age 22, could also obtain a term share certificate with a special rate and collect prizes within the branch. Greylock branches decorated their spaces with images that ranged from woodland creatures to safari animals.

"Financial wellness is at the heart of what we do all throughout the year, but SummerFest is one of our signature events that gives us a special opportunity to celebrate our community over several consecutive days and deepen our relationships with our Wealth Builders through activities specifically designed for them," said Roberta McCulloch-Dews, Vice President, Marketing.

To learn more about SummerFest or become a Wealth Builder, visit Greylock.org/WB and Greylock.org.

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Pittsfield Human Service Funding Applications Open Soon

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
06:16AM / Thursday, November 05, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications for human services funding open next week, and membership space is available for anyone who wants to be involved in the process.

Last week, the Human Services Advisory Council laid out a timeline for the next year's grant awards. It provides funding recommendations to the mayor on how Pittsfield should allocate its human services funding, a mix of Community Development Block Grants and general fund money.

Request for proposal applications will be available at the Department of Community Development on Nov. 9; there will be three bidders conferences in November and December, and public comment on human service needs will begin in the new year.

Proposals are due to the Department of Community Development on Jan. 8, 2027. The public comment period closes at the end of January, and in the spring, the Human Services Advisory Council will recommend funding.

"We typically get about 20 to 30 applications each year," reported Nate Joyner, Pittsfield's community development and housing program manager.

He explained that the schedule of activities proposed for the upcoming cycle is similar to last year. Though, any references to American Rescue Plan Act funding were removed, as the nearly $41 million funding infusion during the COVID-19 pandemic has been exhausted.

The council will also need a new chair, as Rosalind Kopfstein has retired. In January, it will vote on nominations. Jenny Bell was welcomed as a new member at the Oct. 29 virtual meeting, and there are additional openings.

Last year's human service funding benefitted more than 4,000 community members. A total of $154,500 in CDBG funds was allocated to 13 different agencies, and $51,750 from the city general fund was granted to ten agencies.

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