Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Awarded $50K Barr Foundation Grant

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) is the recipient of a $50,000 grant (over two years) from the Boston-based Barr Foundation. 
 
"This grant is the largest gift in our 9-year history," NPC founder Liana Toscanini said. "It's transformational in that it will allow us to focus on strategic planning and organizational growth to better serve Berkshire nonprofits."
 
Founded in 1997, Barr has grown to become one of the largest private foundations in New England. This grant extends from Barr's Sector Effectiveness grantmaking, which aims to strengthen organizations dedicated to helping New England nonprofits thrive and sustainably achieve their missions. 
 
According to a press release, NPC serves as a support and infrastructure organization for the large Berkshire nonprofit sector, helping nonprofits connect, learn and grow. The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires is planning for growth to meet increasing demand from nonprofits for higher-level trainings, more networking events, resource-sharing and advocacy.  
 
"At Barr, we believe that thriving and robust nonprofits don't happen by accident," said Rory Neuer, Senior Learning Officer. "They depend in part upon a strong ecosystem of supports and services. The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires plays a vital role in helping organizations across the Berkshires connect, learn, and grow. We're excited to invest in NPC's work, and in turn, position nonprofits across the region for greater impact."
 
"There aren't many grants for sector infrastructure," added Toscanini. "We're honored to be recognized for the unique work we do, and grateful to Barr and its investment in NPC and the Berkshires."

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Berkshire County Runners Take on Boston Marathon

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BOSTON – Great Barrington’s Laura Stephen was the highest finishing Berkshire County resident at Monday’s Boston Marathon.
 
Stephen ran a time of 3 hours, 40 minutes, 25 seconds to place 33rd in the women’s division for runners aged 60 to 64.
 
At least a dozen Berkshire County residents were listed on the Boston Athletic Association’s finishers at the 129th running of the event.
 
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya won the women’s race with a record-setting time of 2:17:22.
 
Her fellow Kenyan, John Korir, won the men’s race in 2:04:45.
 
The fastest Berkshire County finisher was Lenox Memorial graduate Ted Yee, now a student at nearby Northeastern University, who ran a time of 2:32.43 to place 253rd in the men’s 18-39 division and 307th in the field of 30,000 who made the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boylston Street.
 
Yee finished about four minutes ahead of Dalton’s Alex White, who was 448th in the men’s 18-39 division with a time of 2:36.48.
 
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