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Mill Town Foundation is dedicated to empowering and revitalizing our community.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life and drive sustainable change through strategic investments, collaborative partnerships, and community-driven initiatives.

10/09/2026

We’re honored to share that Mill Town Foundation received a 2026 LEAP Award from Philanthropy Massachusetts!

Recognized in the Act category, this award celebrates our action-oriented, place-based approach to philanthropy - bringing partners together across arts and culture, education, outdoor recreation, wellness, leadership, and community development to invest in the long-term vitality of the Berkshires.

This honor reflects the creativity, commitment, and care of the many nonprofit organizations, educators, artists, community leaders, and neighbors whose work makes our own possible.

Thank you to Philanthropy Massachusetts for this recognition and to our partners for all you do to improve quality of life in Pittsfield and throughout the Berkshires. We’re proud to share this honor with you!

10/07/2026

What a first year for the Finish Line Fund!

Launched in partnership with the Josh Billings RunAground , the inaugural Finish Line Fund brought a new way for race participants to support the Berkshire nonprofits they care about most.

Together, 11 teams raised more than $31,000 for local nonprofits, with support from hundreds of donors near and far.

From teammates rallying their networks to nonprofit staff taking on the race themselves, the Finish Line Fund showed what can happen when community, competition, and giving come together.

Special shoutout to Pediatric Development Center who modeled the spirit of this initiative wonderfully. PDC staff and supporters not only took on the Josh Billings, but rallied their community to raise more than $10,000 for PDC. Their effort was a great example of how the race can become a platform for teams to share an organization’s story, engage new supporters, and generate meaningful support.

A huge thank you to every team, donor, nonprofit, volunteer, and supporter who helped make year one such a success.

See you in 2027 for the 50th Josh Billings RunAground!

09/19/2026

We’re proud to support Barrington Stage Company’s Sixth Annual Celebration of Black Voices Festival, happening this weekend in Pittsfield!

Join the community on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 from 3–6 PM at the Sydelle & Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center for two afternoons of live music, dance, poetry, family activities, and performances celebrating Black artists and voices in our community.

The festival is free, family-friendly, and open to all, with performances throughout the weekend, a KidZone for children, face painting, music, and more.

We’re grateful to Barrington Stage Company and the many artists, partners, and community members who continue to create opportunities for connection, celebration, and creative expression here in Pittsfield.

Learn more and see the full weekend schedule:
https://barringtonstageco.org/series/cbv-festival/

09/17/2026

We’re honored to share that we have been recognized by Philanthropy Massachusetts with a 2026 LEAP Award!

The LEAP Awards recognize work across four pillars - Learn, Engage, Act, and Partner - that strengthens philanthropy and communities across Massachusetts.

Mill Town Foundation was recognized in the Act category for our action-oriented, place-based approach to philanthropy, bringing together partnerships and investments across arts and culture, education, outdoor recreation, wellness, leadership development, and community development.

This honor reflects the work of so many partners, organizations, community leaders, artists, educators, and residents who are committed to making Pittsfield and the Berkshires stronger places to live, work, and play.

We’re grateful to Philanthropy Massachusetts for this recognition and proud to be part of a statewide philanthropic community working to create lasting community impact.

We look forward to celebrating alongside this year’s fellow honorees at Philanthropy Massachusetts’ 57th Annual Conference on September 29 in Boston.

Thank you to everyone who continues to partner with us in this work.

09/14/2026

The countdown to the Josh Billings is on - and racers are already making an incredible impact across the Berkshires.

Through the Finish Line Fund, participating teams have raised more than $19,000 for Berkshire-based nonprofits, turning race-day participation into direct support for organizations serving our community.

To help teams finish strong, Mill Town Foundation will contribute an additional $500 to the nonprofit represented by each of the five teams with the most individual donors. It’s not about who raises the most money - it’s about bringing more people into the effort. Every donor counts, and every contribution helps support a local organization.

Join us at the finish line at Tanglewood on Sunday, September 20!

08/20/2026

We’re one month away from race day!

On September 20th, Josh Billings racers will take on one of the Berkshires’ most iconic events - and this year, participants can race for something bigger with the Finish Line Fund.

Through the Finish Line Fund, a new initiative from Mill Town Foundation and the Josh Billings, racers can create a fundraising page on PledgeReg.com, choose a Berkshire-based nonprofit that matters to them, and invite friends, family, and colleagues to support their race.

Every dollar raised goes directly to the organization you select - turning your journey to the finish line into an even greater investment in our community.
And we’re already off to a great start - more than $4,500 has been raised so far! Learn more about the teams and nonprofits being supported at: www.pledgereg.com/the-great-josh-billings-runaground

Want help getting started? Join one of our upcoming 30-minute virtual sessions for an overview of the Finish Line Fund, Q&A, and support setting up your fundraising page:
-Monday, August 24 at 12:00 PM
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/239084211277489?p=Ez6KkgNyXwQboO7Xb0
-Tuesday, August 25 at 4:30 PM
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/293345315763174?p=yk3SZihP7VGBFAfgT8

Whether you’re supporting an organization you’ve known for years or a cause you recently discovered, the Finish Line Fund is an easy way to rally your network and make an impact right here in the Berkshires.

See you at the finish line!

08/18/2026

Some moments in life feel truly extraordinary. Earlier this month, we were lucky to experience one of those moments.

Presented as part of Yo-Yo Ma’s “We the People” week at Tanglewood, the Sunrise Gathering at the summit of Bousquet Mountain brought music, spoken word, visual art, nature, and community together in an unforgettable shared experience overlooking Pittsfield and the Berkshires.

We are deeply grateful to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood, Bousquet Mountain, the participating artists and musicians, the volunteers who helped make the morning possible, and everyone who joined us at the summit.

Above all, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Yo-Yo Ma, whose generosity, artistry, and vision created the opportunity for our community to share such a meaningful and memorable morning together.

Thank you.

Yo-Yo Ma 📷Maru Studio & Art

08/08/2026

RhythmScape continues this August with two free evenings of music, movement, and community in Downtown Pittsfield.

Each gathering features a different dance tradition led by talented local instructors. Everyone is welcome—no partner or previous dance experience is required.

Sunday, August 9

Soul Line Dancing with Berkshire Sole Society, founded by Erica Shrader and powered by Women of the Westside

Sunday, August 23

Salsa with Luana Dias David

Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

Location: Dunham Mall, Downtown Pittsfield

Admission: Free

Presented as part of Wandering Dance Festival and in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., RhythmScape creates an opportunity for people of all ages and experience levels to learn, connect, and celebrate the communities and cultures that shape Pittsfield.

Learn more:

https://milltownfoundation.org/event/rhythmscape-a-free-summer-dance-series-celebrating-community-through-movement/

07/29/2026

Congratulations to the Berkshire Museum on reopening its doors today!

Following an extensive renovation, the museum begins an exciting new chapter with a reimagined first floor that brings art, science, natural history, and local history together in new and engaging ways.

At the center of the renovation is the newly rebuilt Feigenbaum Aquarium which is nearly twice the size of the previous space. Visitors can also explore an immersive habitat room, new natural history displays, replica dinosaur skeletons, and refreshed galleries featuring more of the museum’s 40,000-object collection.

Mill Town Foundation is especially proud to support Berkshire Museum’s participation in the Card to Culture program, helping ensure that cost is not a barrier to educational and cultural experiences. Through the program, EBT/SNAP and WIC cardholders receive free admission for two adults and up to four children.

We congratulate the Berkshire Museum staff, board, supporters, and community partners who helped bring this significant transformation to life. We look forward to seeing the museum welcome residents and visitors back into this important Pittsfield institution.

The museum will also host a free Community Reopening Celebration from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM on Saturday, August 8.

07/24/2026

Flying Cloud Institute and Focus Is Our Children are partnering to launch a summer camp that will bring free, hands-on science, art, and engineering experiences to local youth.

Building on the legacy and trust of a beloved Westside summer program, this initiative will expand access to engaging summer care and high-quality learning opportunities, strengthen partnerships with families, schools, and community organizations, and help young people build confidence, creativity, and skills for the future.

Mill Town Foundation is proud to support this work to provide meaningful summer experiences for Pittsfield youth while honoring local leadership and preserving a valued community resource.

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