NBCC Gifts Louison House Funding to Support Emergency Winter Housing Needs

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (NBCC) announced that they will support the work of the Louison House by giving the organization a one-time gift of $20,000. 
 
The funds came to the NBCC through the New England Rural Health Association. 
 
NBCC believes, that in light of the current rise in housing insecurity within the region, these funds are best utilized to support the Louison House, which provides services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
 
These funds are intended to provide 6 months of emergency sheltering and supportive services to those experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness during the winter months. 
 
After conversations with the Louison House to understand the needs within the community and where there are gaps in current funding for the organization, it was decided that these funds would prioritize families experiencing homelessness, and, individuals and/or families that are presented to the Northern Berkshire HUB Table due to acutely elevated risk, including homelessness. 
 
NBCC would like to thank the New England Rural Health Association for funding NBCC as a rural, community based organization and enabling us to share those resources, to support our local partners. 

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North Adams Warns Residents of Lead Pipe Survey Scam

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams is warning residents about scammers exploiting a city-run lead pipe survey project.

As mentioned in a letter sent to city residents, the city is undergoing a lead pipe survey. Since then, some residents have been contacted by scammers claiming to be part of the survey and looking for financial information.

Officials emphasized that the survey is free, and the city is not making phone calls to residents at this time. 

Residents are urged not to share financial details over the phone. Anyone receiving such calls should report the incident immediately to the North Adams Police Department at 413-664-4944, extension 1.

 
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