Berkshire United Way

06/12/2026

YOU can help us finish our campaign year strong and thanks to a challenge gift, every dollar you donate through June 30 will be matched. Read a message from our President and CEO Katherine von Haefen and consider a gift today!

Give a gift today! https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/donate

Email from Berkshire United Way Help us reach our campaign goal and double your impact today! Dear Supporter, Every day, Berkshire United Way sees the power of community in action. We hear it in conve

06/11/2026

We are proud to once again support* Berkshire County Head Start's Let's Get Real Conference.

Join educators, human service professionals, community leaders, and advocates for a day of authentic conversations, practical strategies, and meaningful professional development focused on supporting children, families, and communities.

Workshop topics include:
✨ Trauma-informed practices
✨ Family engagement
✨ Co-parenting support
✨ Leadership & team culture
✨ Classroom regulation & behavior support
✨ Staff wellness & resilience

Tickets are going fast. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-get-real-conference-2026-tickets-1988626525470

*Our support is through the general operating funds in which we invest in Berkshire County Head Start as a funded partner.

P.S. Also excited to see that BUW Board member Rachel Mabee, CDE® is a presenter 🙌

06/08/2026

Did you miss our second quarterly newsletter in May?
Catch up here » https://conta.cc/4tjVflH

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06/04/2026

The March convening of the Berkshire Care Network focused on upcoming insurance changes and alerts related to the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act – and the room at the Berkshire Innovation Center was packed!

This topic has our community navigators, health care workers, and agency coordinators reaching out for more information and guidance as changes in 2027 will have an impact on mostly those who access Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

Among those presenting were Charles Redd from Berkshire Health Systems; Jonna, a SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) counselor with Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.; David from Advocacy for Access at BHS, which helps uninsured and underinsured access services; and Ilana Steinhauer with VIM Berkshires (Volunteers in Medicine), who spoke from the perspective of serving the immigrant population.

A lot of information was shared – and we hope helpful – because when changes go into effect, "Navigators are going to be the most important link between the state and clients," said Ilana. 👏

06/03/2026

Sharing for our friend (and funded partner) Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity because we, too, want to see our neighbors become first-time homeowners. 🏠

This FREE program will address how to repair and build credit, financial pitfalls to watch out for, what is involved in getting a mortgage, how to save for emergencies and large purchases, and more. You don’t have to be in the Habitat program, but this 11-week class *is a requirement* if you are interested in pursuing homeownership down the line.

Classes start June 11. Sign up by emailing [email protected].

06/02/2026

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH 🌈

We appreciate and celebrate the beautiful diversity of our community and the Berkshire organizations that support the LGBTQI+ community, including funded and venture fund partners*.

Berkshire Pride*
seeing rainbows*
Q-MoB-Queer Men of the Berkshires*
Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition
Rainbow Seniors
Elizabeth Freeman Center*
Railroad Street Youth Project*
Tapestry (this year's co-beneficiary of the Red Tee Tournament)

06/01/2026

Red Tee is happening, rain or shine. Thank you players, host Berkshire Hills Country Club, volunteers, and lead sponsor Berkshire Money Management for supporting the tournament to benefit Tapestry and Berkshire United Way.

There’s still time to join us for the after party at 3:00 p.m. Purchase tickets now or at the door: https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/events/red-tee

📸 Congrats to the inaugural cart decorating contest winners, team Look What You Made Me Putt - Anna Worley, Liz Calebaugh, Krystle Blake, and Jill McKennon.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Pittsfield High School senior Samseedy Touray on receiving this year's Feigenbaum Scholarship, awarded by The Feigenbaum Foundation President Emil George. Samseedy will be pursing a degree in engineering at UMass Amherst, a field near and dear to late brothers Donald and Armand Feigenbaum.

The Feigenbaum Foundation has long supported Berkshire United Way, so for several years now, we have offered space in our office for the scholarship interview process. This year's panel included Charles Redd (Berkshire Health Systems), Krystle Blake (General Dynamics Mission Systems), Brenda Petell (MountainOne), and Bill Ballen (retired school superintendent).

05/26/2026

You don't have to golf to have a good time at the Red Tee Tournament! Come party at 3:00 p.m. Music by DJ BFG, lots of great raffle prizes, and a signature cocktail, thanks to sponsor Cohen Kinne Valicenti Cook LLP.

Get your tickets now » https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/events/red-tee (or at the door) Proceeds benefit Tapestry and Berkshire United Way.

Thanks to Red Tee lead sponsor Berkshire Money Management and tournament host Berkshire Hills Country Club.

05/25/2026

In honor of all fallen U.S. service members.

Our office is closed today in observance of today's holiday.