Berkshire United Way

Join the Berkshire United Way team! We're hiring a Finance and Administration Associate. In this role, you will help manage our operations and support our work to build a community where everyone can thrive. Learn more about the position and apply » https://lnkd.in/eZqmfNC4

Tom Bernard and Pam Knisley appreciated the warm welcome by Guardian Life leadership and employees during a recent visit. There was good attendance and we thank Larry Hazzard, Vice President of Disability Products and President of Berkshire Life, for the remote introduction. This was an opportunity for us to encourage and explain the ease of giving through payroll deduction, and for Nelson Fernandez, Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Volunteers In Medicine Berkshires, to share how a gift to Berkshire United Way supports organizations like VIM and why it's important. We look forward to working with Kevin Sherman and Sierra Shehemi, current employee campaign coordinators through Guardian Life, and connecting with more employees.

We can't believe it has been 3 weeks since our Centennial Celebration. What an evening it was! We're so glad so many of you could join us. We'll continue celebrating our 100th all year long – stay tuned. But for now, we've pulled together the video (thank you Pittsfield Community Television), images (by Tucker Bair), and news headlines from our April 10 celebration to share with you.

In honor of National Volunteer Week, a letter from our President and CEO Tom Bernard. “America’s volunteers embody the core values that define our Nation: an optimism that is tested yet resolute; a courage that digs deep when we need it most; and an unshakeable faith in one another, our Nation, and the future we can build together.” These words open President Joe Biden’s proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 21-27. The President’s words focus on volunteerism at the national level, and I assure you the spirit of service is alive and well in the Berkshires.   At Berkshire United Way we mark National Volunteer Week as the centerpiece of our own Here For Good Volunteer Month. This past weekend, we partnered with Berkshire Bounty to help address the ongoing and growing challenge of food security in our community. Over 90 volunteers gathered at the Boys and Girls Club to package 40,000 servings of healthy, nutritious meals for distribution to local food pantries. We’re helping organize volunteers to paint and prepare space for the Focus is Our Children youth program. On Friday, April 25, we’re coordinating a spring cleanup at Soldier On. Then, on May 11, we will partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers on their annual Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.   These are just a few of the incredible projects happening now and in the coming days. We’re grateful to every volunteer who lends their time and talent to serve their friends and neighbors in the Berkshires.   The great thing about volunteer service is that it’s egalitarian, multi-generational, and fun! If you’re looking for opportunities to give back, visit volunteerberkshireuw.org to learn more.

Ready to make a difference? ✨ Want to be of service to an amazing nonprofit but not sure where to start? ✨ We can help you match your skills to a nonprofit board at our Thursday, April 25 Get on Board! Berkshires event at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox. Dozens of nonprofits will be there ready for conversation. Register to attend this free event » https://buff.ly/3VGfxIY Read more about this event: https://lnkd.in/eTm4wJ4B This event is sponsored by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and hosted by Berkshire United Way and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and we must thank all volunteers for the time and talent they donate to support organizations across our county, including ours. We especially appreciate all the volunteers who sign up for various events during #HereForGood Volunteer Month, now in its 4th year. The Berkshires runs on volunteers! #VolunteerForGood 𝑃.𝑆. 𝑊𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛'𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝐺𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙 20.

We still have spots open for our Meals For Good event this Saturday, April 20, at the Boys and Boys & Girls Club in Pittsfield. There's usually music playing, friendly competition and great conversations, but most importantly, together we're helping put meals into the hands of our neighbors here in Berkshire County. Join the fun, be a Volunteer For Good, and sign up before Saturday » https://lnkd.in/esXga_gw

We're still thinking about the standout moments from our Centennial Celebration last week, including the congratulatory messages from our local and state elected officials. We received a note from U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey but it was not read at the event, so we are sharing it with all of you. We appreciate Senator Markey's kind words and his support, as we do all our elected officials.

💥 Want to give back, use your talents, and be part of something you feel passionate about? ✔ We're making it easy for you! Come to our "Get on Board! Berkshires" event on Thursday, April 25, 8:00-9:30am, and meet with multiple nonprofit organizations, learn about the important work they do, and see what might work for you (and for them). 👉 Do us a favor … take a quick survey and then RSVP » https://buff.ly/3VGfxIY ✨ Sponsored by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and hosted by Berkshire United Way and Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.

Our biggest #HereForGood Volunteer Month event – 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 – is this Saturday, April 20, at the Boys & Girls Club in Pittsfield. Help us package 40,000 meal packets to be distributed to pantries throughout Berkshire County. This event truly brings the community together! We encourage workplace employees to join us, either individually or as a team. There's still room and time to sign up » https://lnkd.in/esXga_gw