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Employer / Employee Survey

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Employer / Employee Survey

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Berkshire Early Childhood Collaborative Employer / Employee Childcare Survey

This survey is to identify childcare challenges faced by employees and employers in Berkshire County and the data collected will inform potential pilot partnerships between businesses and childcare centers.

The Berkshire Early Childhood Collaborative, co-chaired by Berkshire United Way and Berkshire County Head Start, comprises local leaders, funders, elected officials, childcare providers, and businesses dedicated to strengthening the local workforce and early childhood system. The survey is supported by Luminary Evaluation.

The survey (in English and Spanish) will only take a few minutes and your input will remain anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information. The survey will close on October 24.

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For more information about the survey, contact Katherine von Haefen, interim President and CEO, at kvonhaefen@berkshireunitedway.org or (413) 442-6948 x20.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions

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Qualified Charitable Distributions

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Qualified Charitable Distributions (or Charitable IRA Rollover Gifts)

If you’re at least 59½ years old, you can take a distribution and then make a gift from your IRA without penalty. If you itemize your deductions, you can take a charitable deduction for the amount of your gift.

If you’re a retiree over age 70½, you have a workaround that preserves the tax benefits of giving, even if you don’t itemize. Once you reach this age, you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your individual retirement account every year. In what’s called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), you can donate all or a portion of your RMDs, up to $100,000 a year, directly to charity.

While you don’t get a write-off for your gift, you also don’t owe taxes on that retirement-account distribution. For a taxpayer in the 22 percent bracket, funneling a $5,000 RMD to charity saves $1,100 in federal income taxes, the same as if you’d been able to deduct it.

Did you know the gift of a Qualified Charitable Distribution benefits donors age 70 1/2 and up?

The Qualified Charitable Distribution is an excellent way to show your support for Berkshire United Way and receive tax benefits in return. As you plan your required minimum distributions (RMD) for this year, consider using your IRA account to make the most of your charitable giving. You receive a tax benefit even if you take the standard deduction!

To start your Qualified Charitable Distribution, click here to complete the transaction in just a few steps.

It's important to consider your tax situation before deciding whether to make a charitable contribution from your IRA. Be sure to share this gift plan with your financial adviser.

Qualifications

You must be 70½ or older at the time of gift.
Distributions must be made directly from a traditional IRA account by your IRA administrator to Berkshire United Way.
Gifts must be outright, meaning they go directly to Berkshire United Way. Distributions to donor-advised funds or life-income arrangements such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities do not qualify.
Gifts from 401k, 403b, SEP and other plans do not qualify. Ask your financial adviser if it would make sense for you to create a traditional IRA account so you can benefit from an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution.

Tax Benefits

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions are excluded as gross income for federal income tax purposes on your IRS Form 1040.
The gift counts toward your required minimum distribution for the year in which you made the gift.
You could avoid a higher tax bracket that might otherwise result from adding an RMD to your income.

Important note about your QCD

If your administrator provides you an IRA checkbook, please note that the date of your QCD is NOT the date you send the distribution check, but the date that your IRA administrator transfers the funds to the charity. If you want your distribution check to be credited toward the current tax year, it is critical that you mail your check several weeks before the end of the year to ensure there is time for the check to be received by common reporting standards (CRS) and to clear your account. This is especially true if you are relying on those gifts to fulfill your required minimum distribution.

Be sure to check with your financial advisor to determine whether this gift plan is right for you. This information is not meant as tax or legal advice.

What is the IRS rule?

The QCD allows individuals 70½ and older to make direct distributions up to $100,000 per year to 501(c)(3) charities without having to count the distributions as income for federal income tax purposes. No charitable deduction may be taken, but distributions will qualify for all or part of the IRA owner’s required minimum distributions.

Who qualifies?

Individuals 70½ or older at the time of the contribution (you have to wait until 6 months after your 70th birthday to make the transfer).

How much can I distribute?

$100,000 per year. The distribution must be outright to charity.

From what accounts can I make transfers?

Distributions must come from your IRAs directly to Berkshire United Way. If you wish to help us with a gift from another retirement asset such as a 401k, 403b, etc., you must first roll those funds into an IRA. Then you can direct the IRA administrator to distribute the funds from the IRA directly to Berkshire United Way.

Can I use the QCD to fund life-income gifts, donor advised funds or supporting organizations?

No. You cannot use the QCD to fund life-income gifts (charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts or pooled income funds), donor advised funds or supporting organizations.

How will Berkshire United Way count the gift?

We will give you full credit for the entire gift amount. You will also receive a letter, which states that the gift qualifies as a QCD to use for tax reporting purposes.

What are the tax implications to me?

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You do not recognize the distribution to Berkshire United Way as income, provided it goes directly from the IRA administrator to us. Therefore, you are not entitled to an income tax charitable deduction for your gift.

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Each state has different laws, so you will need to consult with your own advisers. Some states have a state income tax and will include this distribution as income. Within those states, some will allow for a state income tax charitable deduction and others will not. Other states base their income tax on the federal income or federal tax paid. Some states have no income tax at all.

Does this transfer qualify as my required minimum distribution?

Yes. Once you reach 70½, you are required to take required minimum distributions from your retirement plans each year according to a federal formula. QCDs count toward your minimum required distribution for the year in which you make the gift.

Can my spouse also make a qualified charitable distribution?

Yes, every individual who is the owner of a traditional IRA can use the Qualified Charitable Distribution for up to $100,000 each year.

How do I know if a qualified charitable distribution is right for me?

Share this information with your financial advisor. Our office can provide additional information and examples of this gift plan. Call us. We would be delighted to help.

What is the procedure to execute a QCD?

Contact your plan administrator or click here for detailed procedures for most administrators. Please let your plan administrator know this gift must be sent prior to December 31 to qualify as a charitable distribution for the tax year. Make sure you contact us when you direct the distribution so we can look for the check from your IRA administrator.

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Organizations that give together, benefit together. Join the over 100 local companies and nonprofits (that's 4,000+ individual employee donors) who help raise around 65% of our campaign total annually. Gifts come in many forms – contributions, matching gifts, or in-kind products and services – and all help ensure the delivery of programs and services that meet the most critical needs in the Berkshires.

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CAMPAIGN COODINATOR GUIDE + FORMS

This guide will help you plan and execute a smooth and successful BUW employee giving campaign.

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At the start of our annual campaign, we ask the ECCs to complete this simple form.

Once your campaign has completed, we'll ask for follow up information from your campaign.

“See if your company will offer a perk for donating.” – Joanne Spence, Dettinger Lumber

“I’d encourage sending staff or at least the campaign coordinator to one of the BUW events. Listening to real stories about the impact of donations through BUW makes a difference and helps create your ‘why.’ I’ve attended a couple events where you had a spokesperson from VIM and another time, Habitat for Humanity. Hearing about the local accomplishments through BUW donations really resonates with people and is so inspiring!” – Amanda LeBeau, Cain Hibbard & Myers

“Put together a good team to help you absorb some of the campaign work and generate unique ideas that you would not have come up with on your own.” – Molly Hines Aliberti, Onyx Specialty Papers

“Start planning early!” – Rebecca Beron, Greylock Federal Credit Union

“Presentations to staff by BUW are very helpful and seem to get people more interested. Raffles work very well also.” – Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees

From Tresa Devereaux, Hillcrest Educational Centers:

Find ways to organize/track your campaign well (you’ll want to be able to compare year-to-year totals.) I created a Google sheet so I can see who/how many have donated, the total pledged, whether it’s payroll deduction or cash/check/cc, totals per program site and in whole.
Get the word out ahead of the campaign start date – sort of a “Coming Soon!” announcement.
Use visuals/posters in high staff traffic areas (but don’t get too wordy – people don’t like to read).
If you have any sort of group/team meeting, plan to talk about it there, take pledge forms with you and try to get people in the moment, People seem to get so busy and this sort of stuff goes to the back of their mind, so you need to put it front and center – make it easy for them.
Use email to send out snippets of information and/or videos of local people/organizations talking about why they participate, the community need and the direct impact of these funds. I try to keep pushing the community impact and with our agency one of the largest employers in the county, it's highly likely that some of their co-workers, friends and/or family members have been positively impacted.
Some folks seem to have difficulty filling out the pledge forms properly so I use Adobe to highlight required areas and add notes so there is no question on how to fill out the form.
We have several work sites, so I need to have at least one helper at each site. You’ll wnat to make sure this person is outgoing, energetic and organized – someone who knows how to get people engaged and will also make sure the pledge forms are completed correctly so we don’t have to chase people down.

CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

Employee Giving Campaign fact sheet
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We can customize a fillable or print campaign pledge form by adding your logo, as well as adding/removing fields. Just let us know.

Learn more about customizable pledge forms by contacting Szofia Lewis at slewis@berkshireunitedway.org.

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CUSTOMIZED ONLINE CAMPAIGN AND PLEDGE FORM

Berkshire United Way can create a customized online page for your employee giving campaign. Employees can easily submit their information and type of contribution through a digital pledge form on this page. The pledge form can also be customized to match the needs of the workplace, e.g. pay periods, certain fields, etc.

PINNACLE COMPANIES

Pinnacle status is given to companies and organizations that go above and beyond during their employee giving campaign to support Berkshire United Way. They show commitment through employee participation, corporate support, and workplace special events.

Campaigns must meet 6 out of 11 of the criteria to earn Pinnacle status and be recognized.

Learn how you can become a Pinnacle company/organization

GREYLOCK SOCIETY LEADERSHIP STEP-UP CHALLENGE

The Greylock Society celebrates donors who take the lead in supporting our community through Berkshire United Way. Donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually are recognized as members of the Greylock Society and are invited to special engagement opportunities with Berkshire United Way. Leadership giving amounts can be met in combination with a partner’s donation and contributed through workplace campaign payroll deduction or personal contribution.

Through the Leadership Step-Up Challenge, we invite you to increase your impact and receive leadership giving recognition as you do so. The “Step-Up Challenge” encourages donors to increase their giving over a three-year period to achieve a higher leadership level.

View and download the Leadership Step-Up Challenge flyer

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For alternative logo versions or help, contact Karrie Buratto at kburatto@berkshireunitedway.org or 413.442.6948.

FAQs

Does my donation stay in Berkshire County?

Yes. Your gift supports 29 nonprofit organizations and many Berkshire United Way initiatives that help families and individuals throughout central and southern Berkshire County. The funds you contribute this year will be invested back into our community next year.

Why should I give to BUW when I can give directly to an agency?

When you give to BUW, you join thousands of your friends and neighbors in Berkshire County who support a community-wide effort to understand and address the larger needs of families and individuals in a holistic way. We combine your dollars with those of all our donors and invest in local nonprofits that achieve measurable outcomes. We help these partners become more effective in their work. By giving to Berkshire United Way, you have an opportunity to accomplish more than any one single person, program, or agency can achieve alone.

How can I donate to BUW through my workplace?

Your workplace allows employees to easily make donations to BUW through payroll deductions. Many donors find they can make a more impactful gift as a recurring donation that can add up to a large annual amount. Giving through payroll deduction allows everyone to provide meaningful support to their community. You can make your annual pledge directly through your employer or an individual donation at berkshireunitedway.org/donate.

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Impact Stories

Helping children and families heal from abuse

Since our founding in 1993, Kids’ Place has been deeply grateful for the unwavering support of Berkshire United Way. For more than 30 years, this partnership has been a cornerstone of our work, helping us provide hope, healing, and justice to children and families affected by abuse across Berkshire County.

Over the years, thousands of children have received free, trauma-informed services at some of the most challenging times in their lives. Berkshire United Way’s flexible funding allows us to meet urgent and evolving needs, whether through therapy, caregiver support, crisis response, or prevention programs. Their trust and partnership have played a vital role in our agency’s growth and impact.

Berkshire United Way’s commitment to equity, mental health, and early childhood well-being reflects our core values. Their initiatives, such as regional resource directories and peer support networks, help families navigate complex systems and feel less alone. Their community volunteer efforts have brought visibility to our mission, inspired new partnerships, and encouraged more people to get involved.

Together, we are building a stronger, more connected, and compassionate community, one where children are safe, families are supported, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Shared by Heather Williamson, Program Director
Berkshire County Kids’ Place & Violence Prevention Center, Inc.

Creating an equitable, sustainable perinatal support system

Berkshire Nursing Families provides compassionate, evidence-based support to families during the perinatal period. Berkshire United Way’s partnership directly supports this mission by offering critical funding, shared leadership, and a platform for collaboration within the early childhood sector.

BUW funds are crucial to Berkshire Nursing Families’ operational capacity, helping us meet increased community demand while strengthening internal systems and staff infrastructure.

With BUW’s support, we made more than 1,400 home visits; fielded 10,000+ calls on our hotline; delivered perinatal mental health support groups, many of which are tailored to marginalized families, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ parents; established a robust clinical training and supervision system; hired a BIPOC staff member who facilitates culturally responsive perinatal education for BIPOC, immigrant, and substance-affected families; created a Bringing Home Baby community-informed resource guide, and more. Together, these investments allowed us to serve more families, build long-term capacity, and move closer to a perinatal support system that is both equitable and sustainable.

BUW’s commitment to equity, systems-level change, and collaboration make it an ideal partner. BUW’s partnership has deepened BNF’s ability to serve families holistically, inclusively, and consistently – regardless of where they live, what language they speak, or how they feed their babies.

BUW’s county-wide leadership initiatives have meaningfully strengthened our ability to lead during a time of heightened uncertainty for families and nonprofits alike. In particular, the conversations between nonprofit CEOs create a rare and valuable space for peer connection and shared learning. As an organization navigating complex issues – from inconsistent public health funding to community fears around immigration enforcement – it was deeply grounding to hear how others are adapting, advocating, and supporting their staff and clients.

These kinds of gatherings remind us that we’re not alone in our work and help us think more strategically about resilience and advocacy. They also create informal bridges across sectors, which is increasingly essential as family needs cross systems – health, housing, early education, and mental health. In a climate where families are increasingly navigating fear, isolation, and instability, BUW helps us show up. It enables us to offer consistency and compassion – two things that are increasingly hard to come by.

Shared by Julia Keosaian, Executive Director
Berkshire Nursing Families

Ensuring equitable access to theater education programming

Berkshire United Way funding ensures equitable access to Berkshire Theatre Group’s education program, BTG PLAYS! This includes our in-school and after-school classes, youth school touring show, fully produced children’s theater, and in-school summer classes and out-of-school camps.

BUW has encouraged BTG to think critically about BTG PLAYS! programs and programming. We make sure to provide valuable services and genuine experiences that are both artistic and practical. Our program closely aligns with BUW's strategic priority area of School and Career Readiness, but we also add in activities and procedures to ensure mental well-being is improved and personal development is achieved.

BUW’s unrestricted, general operating funds are key to our ability to provide timely and agile services.

BUW introduced us to Berkshire Benchmarks, an online data and analysis tool managed by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, that works with the community to understand priorities and help inform the region on how we are doing and if we are improving. The high-quality data and analysis it provides helps BTG make more informed decisions and track performance over time. It also helps us with grant writing and adjusting our operations – including setting ticket prices and determining the type and number of discounts to offer – to ensure our programming is accessible.

For example, BTG has expanded its Card to Culture* ticket offering so eligible patrons can receive four $5 tickets to shows at The Colonial Theatre, up from the two $5 tickets we offered in the past. This allows more low-income families in Pittsfield to enjoy our programming.

Shared by Kate Maguire, Artistic Director, CEO
Berkshire Theatre Group

* The Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program provides EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholders with free or steeply discounted admission to a variety of cultural organizations, including museums and arts institutions. The initiative aims to expand cultural access for low-income families across the state.

Giving local kids a head start in life

New directives from the presidential administration have placed extreme stress on the Head Start community. From funding freezes to proposed program eliminations, there are serious concerns about the long-term sustainability of our services. At the same time, recent events in our community have deeply affected the families we serve. Many are living in fear, which has led to reduced attendance and disengagement from our programming.

Berkshire United Way’s support has been instrumental in helping Berkshire County Head Start live out our mission to be MORE than just childcare. BUW funds have allowed us to:

Invest in strategic leadership through the salary of our Early Education Manager, who ensures that our curriculum inspires a love of learning in every child we serve.
Provide scholarships to conferences and other professional development training for staff and community partners.
Purchase books for children to take home, helping to build reading habits and learning beyond the classroom.
Fund our soccer education program, giving children a fun, engaging physical education opportunity that promotes health and teamwork.

In addition, the early childhood partner meetings that BUW helps lead have become an invaluable resource. Having a group of executive-level peers has created a vital space for consultation, problem-solving, and collaboration. These meetings provide both practical insight and relational support, enabling us to share strategies, anticipate risks, and work collectively toward solutions.

Thanks to our partnership with Berkshire United Way, we are better positioned to inspire learning, promote equity, and strengthen the fabric of our community.

Shared by Brett Random, Executive Director
Berkshire County Head Start

Giving every child the tools and environment they need to succeed

Berkshire United Way funding supports the Girls Inc. of the Berkshires and Early Childhood Education programs at Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center.

For Girls Inc., BUW funding allowed us to offer free access to our Discovery (character-building) and Eureka! (STEM) programs. They also made it possible to offer our Girls Inc. elective at Herberg Middle School, and to train two new staff in the Massachusetts Planned Parenthood Get Real Curriculum and Sexuality Education Cornerstone Series. We also trained two staff in Youth Mental Health First Aid.

In our Early Childhood Education program, BUW funding supported classroom curriculum enhancements and child development efforts. Using BUW funding, we purchased items for all classrooms, including new tables, chairs, highchairs, bookshelves, age-appropriate toys, interactive play areas (such as dress-up corners, kitchen areas, and soft reading areas), culturally diverse dolls and books, outdoor play equipment (including gardening tools), indoor gym equipment, and sensory table-top toys. This allowed us to deliver high-quality programming that helps children progress toward developmental milestones and kindergarten readiness.

BUW’s commitment helps us foster safe, nurturing spaces where youth can grow into strong, smart, and bold individuals, and where young children can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Additionally, our participation in BUW’s funded partner chats, Early Childhood Education Working Group and other cross-sector networks grants connects us with other community partners, strengthens our resource network, and ensures we are aligned with community priorities, allowing us to better serve families.

We also use the BUW Volunteer Portal to recruit volunteers for various projects throughout the year, and our staff frequently volunteer at BUW initiatives, including the meal packing event and Postal Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive. We also table at BUW-sponsored events such as the Berkshire Baby Bonanza and participate in employee giving campaigns to support BUW’s mission in our community.

Through these efforts, we are building a stronger, more inclusive community where every child has the tools and environment they need to succeed.

Shared by Kelly Marion, CEO
Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center

Building a stronger, healthier, more connected community

Berkshire South Regional Community Center’s partnership with Berkshire United Way has been instrumental in helping us advance our mission of building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community through education, wellness, and enrichment. The support we receive from BUW enables us to provide accessible, high-quality early childhood and youth programs that are foundational to long-term success for the children and families we serve.

Due to the high cost of providing quality care, staffing qualified educators, maintaining safe and engaging environments, and integrating enriching programming like swim lessons and social-emotional learning, funding from Berkshire United Way is essential. It allows us to keep tuition rates more manageable for working families while allowing us to continue to invest in the high standards that set our programs apart.

BUW’s support directly contributes to the operation of our Sunshine Preschool, out-of-school time, and summer camp programs. These services meet a pressing need for working parents and caregivers, particularly in southern Berkshire County where access to affordable childcare options remains limited. With this support, we served over 227 youth this year.

Beyond financial support, our partnership with BUW reinforces our sense of belonging to a county-wide network of organizations dedicated to improving lives. The shared mission, collective learning opportunities, and community collaborations that stem from this relationship help us stay focused, informed, and inspired. BUW is not just a funder but a trusted partner in creating long-term, generational change.

We deeply value being part of the BUW network and the broader community of organizations working to improve outcomes for children and families. Participation in the coalition of nonprofit leaders that BUW leads has been especially impactful, keeping us connected to county-wide conversations and fostering collaboration on shared challenges. These gatherings help us feel part of a cohesive cohort—like-minded community investors working together toward long-term health and well-being for all residents. This sense of connection strengthens our work and amplifies our impact.

Shared by Jenise Lucey, Executive Director
Berkshire South Regional Community Center

Saying ‘yes’ to STEM programs, despite fiscal challenges

Berkshire United Way's funding allows Flying Cloud Institute to say “yes” to schools and teachers when unexpected challenges arise that impact STEM and STEAM programs, such as decreased federal funding for outside-of-school-time learning and cancelled grants.

When Berkshire Hills Regional School District cut funding, for example, Flying Cloud offered five free weeks of summer programs. Students worked with five local artists and educators on arts and science projects, including botany, robotics, and stop-motion animation.

BUW’s funding also fully supported three classroom residencies at Conte Community School in Pittsfield, in partnership with their new science specialist, who offered this: “I learned right along with my students. It was moving to see how excited, focused, and engaged students were throughout the week. As a science educator, I gained a deeper understanding of the science content myself and how to incorporate hands-on experiences into my classroom.”

BUW's support and promotion of Flying Cloud's community programs help us reach new educators, families, and youth. Being able to work closely and collaboratively with community partners, schools, and human service organizations is crucial to our ability to meet our mission and BUW has often served as the connection point for these partnerships.

In addition, BUW staff have been wonderful sources of advice and have worked to create a place for nonprofit leaders to gather and create community, strategically positioning our organizations in alignment to meet a larger vision for success for our region. They always have helpful suggestions for partnerships that make it possible for us to do more together than we could accomplish on our own.

We are grateful to be able to talk directly to BUW donors who make this work possible and to help elevate the powerful work BUW does collectively to make this region better.

Shared by Maria Rundle, Executive Director
Flying Cloud Institute

Providing lifesaving services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence

Berkshire United Way has remained a steady, trusted partner of Elizabeth Freeman Center, especially in times of transition and change. Our partnership with BUW has been vital to EFC’s ability to provide lifesaving, trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Berkshire County.

BUW’s support allows us to sustain critical programs that directly impact our clients, especially our 24/7 emergency shelter, as well as financial literacy programming and community prevention work. These programs often operate at a deficit despite their essential role in survivor safety, healing, and long-term stability. BUW’s investment has strengthened our capacity, amplified our impact, and helped ensure that no survivor is left without support.

Beyond funding, BUW’s leadership in coalition-building, convening, and community advocacy has helped us foster and strengthen partnerships, share resources, align efforts and take collective action to meet the evolving needs of our community. BUW’s commitment to equity and collaboration has inspired and reinforced our own approach, and we are proud to be part of a county-wide network working together to support families and survivors.

Even as we navigate an increasingly uncertain federal and state funding landscape, the nature of our work is also evolving. Recent shifts in public policy related to DEI and LGBTQ+ rights have introduced new challenges and uncertainties. Nonetheless, we remain committed to equity and continue to provide trans-affirming, survivor-centered services. Additionally, in response to the fear and trauma experienced by many in our local immigrant communities, we have adapted some of our programs to virtual formats and made other thoughtful changes to ensure our services remain accessible, safe, and responsive to the needs of immigrant survivors.

We are deeply grateful for BUW’s partnership, it has been a steady source of strength, strategy, and solidarity in our work.

Shared by Divya Chaturvedi, Executive Director
Elizabeth Freeman Center

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