Berkshire United Way News

Berkshire Eagle Editorial Supports Pittsfield Promise

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Berkshire United Way President and CEO Kris Hazzard and Greylock Federal Credit Union Executive Vice President John Bissell represented Pittsfield Promise to the Berkshire Eagle editorial board last Friday. As a result of their briefing, the Eagle pu

Pittsfield Promise in Partnership with Berkshire United Way Focuses on Grade-Level Reading Achievement

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A city-wide coalition called Pittsfield Promise is pursuing improvements in grade-level reading proficiency for elementary students and has set a goal to have at least 90% of Pittsfield third graders reading at grade level by 2020.

Greylock Raises More Than $124,000 for Berkshire United Way

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Greylock Federal Credit Union raised more than $124,000 for Berkshire United Way, a 6.5% increase from last year.

Multi-Year Funding Commitment Extends through June 30, 2013

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Berkshire United Way�s existing multi-year funding commitment extends through June 30, 2013. As a result, the next grant application process will not begin until early 2013.

Car Promotion Winner Announced

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Berkshire United Way car promotion winner was announced at Berkshire Chamber night,

Berkshire United Way Seeks Applications for EFSP Funding

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

In anticipation of funding notification from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board, Berkshire United Way is urging qualifying organizations to apply at www.berkshireunitedway.org.

86% Card Rate in Latest Alcohol Purchase Survey

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

WAM Theatre Donates $1,750 to Berkshire United Way's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Watch for the New Advertising Campaign from the Pittsfield Prevention Partnership

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Parents having more conversations with their kids about the consequences of drugs and alcohol is the aim of a new advertising campaign launched by the Pittsfield Prevention Partnership.

2011 Results and Volunteers Highlight LIVE UNITED Breakfast

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Nearly 850 volunteers contributed 10,124 hours to Berkshire United Way and its efforts to improve education and employment outcomes in Berkshire County during its fiscal year ending June 30, 2011.