Market 32 Campaign to Support EmbraceRace

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Price Chopper/Market 32 is launching its September campaign to help raise funds for the nonprofit organization, EmbraceRace. 
 
From Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will be given the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to EmbraceRace. 
 
Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all funds raised, up to $10,000.
 
EmbraceRace was founded in early 2016 by two parents who set out to create the community and gather the needed resources to meet the challenges faced of raising children in a world where race matters. There are too few resources for young children available for parents, grandparents, other caregivers, and early childhood educators. EmbraceRace helps fill that gap.
 
All proceeds made will be donated to EmbraceRace to help them create more content to fill this gap such as articles, webinars, and conversation guides. The donation will also help EmbraceRace train people to be first-person storytellers, share videos of first-person stories about race and make book suggestions for kids and their caregivers.
 
"EmbraceRace goes above and beyond in its efforts to make sure children grow up educated about race. We were pleased with the very positive reaction we got from our customers and teammates last year and are excited to continue working together in 2023," said Mona Golub, Price Chopper/Market 32’s vice president of public relations.
 
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Fall Semester at BCC Begins Sept. 3

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The fall semester at Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. 
 
Applications are being accepted now.  
 
Learning options at BCC include in-person, online and hybrid classes. Prospective students may view an admission checklist and apply, browse a course catalogue, file a financial aid form or schedule a tour by visiting www.berkshirecc.edu/fall or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Enrollment Center. 
 
There, applications are processed for instant acceptance to the College. Advisors are on hand to answer questions and to assist with financial aid. For more information, call (413) 499-4660 or email onestop@berkshirecc.edu
 
After completing an application and receiving acceptance into BCC, students take an Accuplacer exam or submit official high school transcripts to be evaluated for course placement. Students who previously attended another college or university should submit official transcripts to BCC, which may allow exemption from testing. 
 
The Commonwealth's new MassEducate program offers tuition- and fee- free community college to all Massachusetts residents, regardless of age, who have yet to earn a bachelor's degree. MassEducate expands upon MassReconnect, a similar program for students ages 25 and older. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for eligible students.
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