Latina314 Grateful for Grants, Collaborative Work

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Latinas413, an organization dedicated to empowering and representing Latina women, extends heartfelt appreciation to Milltown Capital for supporting the Earth & Fire Initiative, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation for Arts & Culture programs, & reaching a third year of sponsorship from Lee Bank Foundation for the bilingual Mentoring Program. 
 
"These grants will enable us to continue making a positive difference in the lives of countless Latina individuals, helping them unlock their full potential and pursue their dreams," Board Chair Liliana Atanacio said. 
 
Latinas413 collaborates with a number of local organizations to expand culturally diverse programming in the Berkshires.  In their third year of partnership with Jacob's Pillow, Latinas413 is proud to highlight its dedication to establish standards of Language Justice & inclusive programming. In another innovative collaboration Latinas413 is joining forces with Artist at Work & Luiza Follegati for the project "Immigrant Mothers & Daughters,"  Berkshire Busk for supporting immigrant talent, and WAM Theatre for "Devising Theatre in Spanish."  
 
"These grants & partnerships strengthen our leadership and amplify impact to expand programming, providing courageous spaces and advocacy for Latina individuals striving to achieve their goals and flourish in the community," said Atanacio. 
 
Through initiatives such as Bilingual Mentoring for entrepreneurs, Rest & Reading Circle (Book Club), Earth & Fire (Outdoors), and Arts & Culture, Latinas413 is committed to fostering a community where Latina women are celebrated, empowered, and encouraged. 
 
"With our funding partners supporting our mission, we will continue to build a brighter, more equitable future for all," said Atanacio.
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Haddad Subaru 'Shares the Love' With Berkshire Humane Society, Donating $8K

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

Haddad's 'charity mobile' is decked out with logos of organizations the dealership has supported. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An $8,000 boost from Haddad Subaru sparked canine and human smiles at the Berkshire Humane Society on Friday.

The sizable donation is a result of the dealership's 2023 Share the Love event, which has raised more than $130,000 for the shelter in eight years of being a beneficiary. In partnership with Subaru of America, the dealership donates a fraction of service tickets and car sales during November and December.

"The consumer that actually is purchasing the vehicle gets to choose where they want this donation to go and overwhelming support has been for the Humane Society," said Chris Kramek, general manager of Haddad Subaru.

Adoptable dogs Riddick, Rosie, and Teddy joined the check presentation. BHS Executive Director John Perreault said he knows that the Haddad team would certainly like these dogs in a home by the end of the day.

For each new Subaru sold or leased between Nov. 16, 2023,  and Jan. 2, 2024, the purchaser could chose one of two local charities to receive $300. Strong Little Souls of Pittsfield is another beneficiary of the 2023 Share the Love drive, also receiving a large check for pediatric cancer awareness.

"This is the eighth year for the Share the Love campaign and to date, we've raised over $131,000. Now what does that mean? It means a lot," Perrault said.

"It's not just the animals finding homes, it's us being able to provide food for our pet food pantry, some discounts at our wellness clinic, taking in pets of people in crisis for our Safe Pet Program. This goes a long way."

The shelter houses more than 1,500 animals a month and Perreault said the partnership with Haddad's makes a "major impact."  

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