NEWS & UPDATES | APRIL 2024 | |
BTCF's Fund for Columbia County Awards $180,000 to Columbia County Nonprofits | | |
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The Fund for Columbia County has announced recipients of its annual Grants for Community Impact program. The Fund awarded $180,425 in this cycle, funding 40 Columbia County nonprofits, for projects ranging from youth development and elder services to education and civic engagement. Read More | Pictured clockwise from left: Hudson Area Library, Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood, Bindlestiff Variety Arts, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Claverack Free Library. | |
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Granted $309,000 to Individuals and Families for Emergency Expenses in 2023 | | |
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BTCF partners with 20 social service agencies across four counties to administer individual emergency relief grants through our Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. In 2023, 510 households were served. Read More | |
A Philanthropic Partnership for Arts, Creativity, & Inclusion | |
Courtesy of The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. | |
BTCF and the Barr Foundation, a Boston-based philanthropic organization, have partnered since 2017 to strengthen community engagement through the arts and creative sector in Berkshire County. In that time, the Arts Build Community initiative has supported 52 nonprofits, including The Mahaiwe, which created the Spanish-language Community Advisory Network. Read More | |
Westside Legends: Transforming Pittsfield with Contagious Hope | | |
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Westside Legends in Pittsfield, MA is an all-volunteer neighborhood revitalization organization that works in tandem with a growing network of community partners and allies. BTCF contributed to the launch of a new town home development on the west side due to break ground in 2025. Read More | | |
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Alÿcia Bacon, Community Engagment Officer for Equity and Inclusion, is participating in the 2024 Blackshires cohort, engaging in a comprehensive, immersive experience that enhances her leadership skills, facilitates networking with fellow leaders, and offers a guided exploration of Berkshire County. Alÿcia is eager to connect with entrepreneurs and nonprofits serving the BIPOC community. Learn more about the Blackshires Leadership Accelerator Program. | | |
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Caitlin Healy has been promoted to the role of Grants Technical Analyst. She is responsible for the ongoing management and continuous improvement of the Foundation’s back-end grant and scholarship systems. Caitlin has also been accepted to 1Berkshire's Leadership Program for professionals committed to addressing community challenges and improving the quality of life in the county.
Congratulations Alÿcia, Jenn, and Caitlin!
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New Staff
We are pleased to welcome two new staff members! Eric Jette, Community Engagement Officer for Education, and Leila Kaplan, Community Engagement Officer for Area Funds.
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We're Hiring—Join the BTCF Team!
At Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, our vision is that all residents have the opportunity for economic mobility and a high quality of life. We work as a team to make a difference. Please share this opportunity with your networks!
Program Assistant
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation seeks a Program Assistant to process grants and scholarships and assist with database and project management. This position provides an opportunity to build knowledge of and skills in program development, philanthropy, and database operations. View Job Listing
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April 25
"Get on Board, Berkshires!"
Match your skills to a nonprofit board! Join Berkshire United Way and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires for coffee and learn about the new Board Matching Service as well as other volunteer opportunities during National Volunteer Week. This event is sponsored by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Learn More
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May 11
Open House | Community Health & Wellness, North Canaan, CT
You're invited! Saturday, May 11, 10 am to 1 pm. Visit the newest Community Health & Wellness Center on 6 - 8 East Main Street, North Canaan, across from Stop & Shop! The new health center will serve the Northwest Corner of Connecticut and help fill a crucial gap in healthcare services in the region. Funding for CHWC has come from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and our Fund for the Northwest Corner. Learn More
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May 15
Luncheon Seminar: "Charitable Planning, 2024 & Beyond"
Berkshire County Estate Planning Council will host a luncheon for professional financial advisors sponsored by BTCF on Wednesday, May 15 at Proprietor's Lodge in Pittsfield, MA. Pamela R. Green, Esq., partner, Smith Green & Gold, and chair of BTCF's board of trustees, will present. Learn More and Register
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June 4
Impala Software Lunch & Learn: Free for all BTCF Grantees
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, in partnership with Berkshire Bank Foundation, presents a webinar on June 4 at 12 pm on Impala, a software platform dedicated to democratizing social impact data by providing free access to the profiles of every funder and nonprofit in the U.S.: grants awarded, impact, financials and more.
Register to Attend
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