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Hosts Ellen Whittaker of BUW's finance committee and Marion Simon, former board member, listen to the presentation of South County investment results at the Vault Gallery in Great Barrington on May 29th.

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Southern Berkshire investors attend an evening of cocktails and food by Castle Street cafe at the Vault Gallery in Great Barrington

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Director of Resource Development Susan Beaudry and Tocqueville Society member Allen Harris share a moment at the Vault Gallery Investment in Action in Great Barrington

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Karen Vogel - Coordinator of Early Childhood, walks the recently installed Born Learning Trail at Springside Park in Pittsfield with kids.

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Paul McNeil, the Coordinator of Pittsfield Prevention Partnership, is seen here working with youth and families to help increase substance abuse prevention awareness in the city.

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June SAY it Proud winner announced!

Pittsfield Prevention Partnership and Berkshire Eagle monthly honor youth with the The SAY (Supporting and Acknowledging Youth) it Proud award. The winner was ten-year-old Ashlee Langlois from Conte Community School who's motto to others who might be afraid to try new things is “it’s not as scary as you think.”

Posted on June 11, 2013 in News

Addressing Teen Pregnancy: Empowering Teens for a Better Future

Berkshire United Way and Berkshire Health Systems hosted a dinner for area medical providers and educators at the Country Club of Pittsfield to discuss the Face the Facts - reduce teen pregnancy community coalition and what providers can do to help reduce the rates in the county and encourage positive youth development.

Posted on June 11, 2013 in News

Berkshire United Way announces community investment plans - $1.36 million in 43 grants

Berkshire United Way today announced it is investing $1.36 million in 43 grant awards for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The primary focus is to improve outcomes in early childhood education and youth development. These educational outcomes, combined with employment and financial stability, are critical building blocks for ensuring a high quality of life and help secure the future of the entire community.

Posted on May 31, 2013 in News

100% of adults will not buy alcohol for teens in Pittsfield - Shoulder Taps survey finds

On Tuesday evening, May 28th, 2013, two teens stood in front of A-Mart on North Street in Pittsfield and approached customers as they were entering the store

Posted on May 30, 2013 in News

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