Berkshire United Way Welcomes You

Welcome Neighbor!

Whether you are new to the Berkshires or new to your neighborhood, let us help you navigate your community.

We have been here for 97 years and are Here For Good!

Explore our website and learn how you can be Here For Good too.

 

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How does Berkshire United Way help my neighbors and community members?

We support 42 programs across 26 local organizations working to improve individual circumstances and elevating the overall quality of life here in Berkshire County.

Here are our three focus areas:

18 Degrees | Early Education and Care

Berkshire County Head Start | Child Development Program

Berkshire County Kids Place & Violence Prevention Center | Trauma Recovery Program

Berkshire Hills Regional School District | Project Connection at Muddy Brook Elementary

Berkshire Nursing Families | Central & South Berkshire County Lactation Support

Berkshire South Regional Community Center | Action Adventures Out of School •  Action Adventures Day Camp • Sunshine Preschool

Child Care of the Berkshires | Child Care Services • Healthy Families • ParentChild+

Community Health Programs | Care Coordination Program at Berkshire Pediatrics • ParentChild+

Dalton Community Recreation Association | Kids Club After School Program • Summer Camp

Elizabeth Freeman Center | Child Safe Child Strong Program

Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center | Early Childhood Education

Lee Public Schools | Expressive Arts

Lee Youth Association | Busy Bee Learning Center

Pediatric Development Center | PAL Play and Learn • South County Early Intervention

18 Degrees | Pittsfield Community Connection

Anti-Defamation League | A World of Difference

Barrington Stage Company | Playwright Mentoring Project

Berkshire Hills Regional School District | Project Connection at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School

Berkshire Theatre Group | Middle School After School Program

Berkshire Pulse | Performing Arts Program

Construct Inc. | Pathways to the Trades

Dalton Community Recreation Association | Leader’s Club

Flying Cloud Institute | Young Women In Science

Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center | Girls Inc.

Greenagers | Community Work Initiative

Railroad Street Youth Project | Mentoring Program • Sexual Health Initiative

Roots Rising | Youth Crews

18 Degrees, Pittsfield | EMPath Home Visiting

Berkshire Community Action Council, Pittsfield | SURGE Matched Savings Program

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Pittsfield | Build and Repair Corps • Community Navigator Program • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

Elizabeth Freeman Center, Pittsfield | Money School

Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires, Great Barrington | Social Determinants of Health

See our impact in Berkshire County in 2020-2021

How can I help?

Volunteer

Volunteer in your community or lend a hand at a local nonprofit.

Our Volunteer Center connects you to opportunities in Berkshire County. Sign up below.

See how volunteers support the community during our #HereForGood Volunteer Month.

Donate

A gift to our Here For Good Fund supports children, youth, and families in our community. Make a gift below.

Join the Greylock Society or Alexis de Tocqueville Society with your donation. Learn more about individual leadership.

Thinking about planned giving? Let us help you start planning.

How can I learn more about Berkshire United Way?

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Their mission is to protect and preserve the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Berkshires for public benefit and enjoyment.
Learn more about Berkshire Natural Resources Council.