Berkshire United Way (BUW) invites the community to celebrate the kickoff of its annual campaign 8 a.m. September 17 at the Country Club of Pittsfield, 639 South St.
Individual tickets are $35. New this year, BUW is offering complimentary registration for its employee campaign coordinators and funded partners. Table reservations and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Purchase tickets and sponsorships here
BUW board members will recognize the generosity of workplace campaigns and commitment of employee campaign coordinators and thank everyone who supports the organization through financial contributions and volunteerism.
Guest speaker Colleen Rafferty, president of TOURISTS, a hotel and riverside retreat in North Adams, will speak about the challenges hospitality employees face in accessing affordable and available childcare to participate in the workforce and support their families. She will also share why she has joined BUW and a collaborative of employers and childcare providers dedicated to expanding access and improving outcomes for working families and their children.
BUW President and CEO Katherine von Haefen will highlight the organization's impact and explain why BUW is focused on strengthening financial stability through investments in early childhood care and learning. She will underscore the critical role individual and workplace donors play in advancing this work and creating lasting change.