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MountainOne Awards Community Grants in the Berkshires
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the completion of its second quarter 2024 Community Dividend funding, distributing over $150,000 to support various not-for-profit organizations in the Berkshires and South Shore communities.
In Berkshire County:
North Adams SteepleCats (North Adams): $25,000
Berkshire Innovation Center (Pittsfield): $10,000
The Brien Center (Pittsfield): $10,000
BFAIR (North Adams): $5,000
This summer, MountainOne has also supported Farmers' Markets in North Adams and Williamstown, Pittsfield and Williamstown 4th of July parades, and the North Adams Downtown Celebration on August 14. MountainOne also supported pride events in Pittsfield and North Adams.
MountainOne's summer contributions also include sponsorship of numerous golf tournaments benefiting organizations such as:
BCARC (Pittsfield).
Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation (Pittsfield).
Fairview Hospital (Great Barrington).
UCP of Western MA (Pittsfield).
In addition, MountainOne has supported local baseball and softball teams, as well as charitable walk/run events, including NAMI's NAMIWalk Berkshire County (Pittsfield).
"Through these initiatives, MountainOne reaffirms its dedication to cultivating vibrant communities across the Berkshires and South Shore," said Jennifer Meehan, Community Engagement Officer at MountainOne. "Our Community Dividend Program is designed to support organizations that better people's lives, and we are pleased to be a contributor to help continue the work these organizations generate."
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