As a small non-profit headquartered in Sheffield, Berkshire Children’s Chorus has been a prominent member of the community for almost 30 years. In fact, this season would have been the Chorus’ 30th Anniversary. However, everything changed when the pandemic began in March. The Chorus was forced to meet online, and the normal fundraising and performing…
Outdoor Performances The Tartell Family Outdoor Stage at the former Polish Community Club Opposite the Blatt Center, at the corners of Linden and Center Streets 55 Linden Street, Pittsfield For our outdoor venue we will be taking all applicable safety measures as with the Mainstage. The front row of seats under the tent will be no…
Due to COVID-19, many of GBLC’s events had to be canceled, such as volunteer clean-up days at Lake Mansfield and guided bird walks and family hikes. However, during the month of April GBLC held a Tree Seed Photo Challenge which provided families and individuals with fun nature-focused activities to do at home. This event, which was…
In March 2020 Walking Our Talk was about to initiate a new step in the organization’s growth, offering a weekend immersion retreat for women from across the country to experience the impact of WOT circle culture to build inclusive and culture-shifting communities of deep support for women of all ages, races, and walks of life. But…
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires began transitioning our workshops and events to a virtual format beginning in March 2020. We have postponed our popular in-person volunteer fairs, pushed the launch of a resource fair to 2021, transformed the nonprofit awards into a virtual two-day summit on nonprofit sustainability, and revamped the “Giving Back” guide…
Thanks to supporters like you, we’re putting together art making kits to deliver to CATA artists with disabilities who have been isolated by the pandemic. These creative care packages include professional art supplies, like canvas, paper, paint brushes, markers, glue, pastels, and more, which help CATA artists participate in online workshops, no matter what materials…
We know that this has been a terribly difficult time for so many, and our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family, friends, or colleagues, and to those who have faced financial hardship due to the pandemic. The toll, which has been so exacting and stressful on every level imaginable, remains paramount in…
Now more than ever, your support is bringing meaningful connection to people with disabilities. The social isolation caused by the coronavirus is falling especially hard on CATA artists and their families, caregivers, and agencies. Many people with disabilities are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 and are now separated from their loved ones. Other have lost a…