BCArc’s Golf Event Raises Funds for Individuals with Disabilities

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Berkshire County Arc raised $45,000 at its 29th annual Golf Classic held this summer at Berkshire Hills Country Club.
 
The funds raised from the event go directly to individuals with disabilities for activities such as art classes, medical equipment, wheelchair swings, concerts, assistive technology, and dream trips to places like Disney, Celtics games, and deep-sea fishing.
 
The money also goes to scholarships to area high school students planning to pursue human service careers.
 
The lead supporters of the event this year were Berkshire Bank, Health New England, Greylock Federal Credit Union,  Notch Insurance Group, Synagex Modern IT, and Advance Manufacturing.
 
BCArc serves around 1,000 individuals with disabilities through a range of programs that include residential services, employment support, day programs, and support for families at their homes.
 
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Berkshire HorseWorks Annual Tag Sale Saturday

RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks Inc., 101-103 Patton Road, is holding its annual tag sale on Saturday from 9 to 3 to benefit programs for at-risk youth. 
 
Items include horse gear, designer clothes, mens wear, Ski gear, antiques, crystal and fine china, exercise equipment, furniture, Harley-Davidson leather jackets and chaps, rugs, kitchen stuff, belts, jewelry, lamps, European fabrics, books, massage table, artwork, file cabinets, Hermes plates, pet supplies, shoes, pine armoire, purses and wallets.
 
Pet a donkey and receive 10 percent off any Berkshire HorseWorks activity booked before Labor Day, with any purchases. Refreshments available. No early birds.
 
Berkshire HorseWorks has recently expanded into the educational space, with the introduction of Horse Powered Reading and Math curriculums. All experiential programming for children, families, and those at risk with mental health, behavioral, and academic challenges is funded through grants, donations, and direct pay from corporate team building and recreational activities including trail rides lessons. 
 
The 501(c)3 nonprofit has for 10 years offered Eagala model equine assisted psychotherapy, equine assisted learning, equine assisted team building, and other therapeutic and recreational activities with horses.
 
Tickets are on sale now for the 10th anniversary gala "Rescues on the Runway: A Walk Of Resiliency" on Sept. 20.
 
for more information: 413-698-3700 or info@berkshirehorseworks.com.
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