MountainOne Awards Community Grants in the Berkshires

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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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Weekend Outlook: Baby Animals, Fundraisers, and More

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including "Baby Animals," fundraisers, live music, and more. 
 
Editor's Pick 

Baby Animals 

Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield 
Saturday, April 12, through Sunday, May 4.
 
The birds are chirping. The grass is getting greener, and signs of spring are showing — what better way to celebrate that than visiting the baby animals at Hancock Shaker Village.  
 
The village's baby animal festival begins this weekend from 11 until 4. Meet the farm's newest editions including lambs, kids, piglets, calves, and chicks. 
 
Festivalgoers can partake in daily events and activities including daily talks about the farm and the Shakers, craft demonstrations, and more. 
 
More information here.
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