In a rural community like the Berkshires, strong relationships drive lasting change. Rooted in trust-based philanthropy, our site visits help us move beyond written reports to real connection—giving our community members the chance to see organizations firsthand, meet community partners, and hear directly from the people affected by our work.
These visits deepen understanding, build mutual trust, and offer insight you simply can’t get on paper. They also let you see our strategic priorities in action: supporting young people, strengthening families, and ensuring residents have the resources they need to thrive.
Our Program's mission: We enhance opportunities for success by inspiring each child’s love of learning, partnering with families, advocating for equity, and fostering a connection to community.
Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE)- Pittsfield
Berkshire United Way
11:00am - 12:30pm
3spots remaining
The Rites of Passage and Empowerment program is a local, proven mentoring program for young women of color and young people identifying as female or non-binary. The mission of R.O.P.E is to celebrate and honor the entry of adolescents into adulthood...
Roots Rising is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower youth and build community through food and farming. Our vision is to lift up teens as community changemakers and to strengthen the local food system through the tran...
Berkshire United Way
5:00pm - 6:30pm
1spots remaining
Mission Barrington Stage Company (BSC) is a not-for-profit professional theatre company in the Berkshires (MA) with a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibra...
Berkshire United Way
2:00pm - 3:30pm
4spots remaining
At Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds Inc., we aim to empower vulnerable community members through economic participation and ownership opportunities. Alongside our member organizations, we also engage in critical community development initiatives that...
Berkshire South Regional Community Center- Great Barrington
Berkshire United Way
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our mission is to build a sense of community and common purpose throughout the region, and to enhance the recreational, educational, cultural, health and social well-being of the residents of the Southern Berkshires. Berkshire South is a non-sectaria...
Berkshire United Way
11:00am - 12:30pm
4spots remaining
Lee Youth Mission Statement: The Lee Youth Association is a non profit (501 c3) that values all children, young adults and their families for their individuality while enriching their lives through social, healthy, educational and recreational progr...
Berkshire United Way
10:00am - 11:30am
4spots remaining
Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP)’s mission is to empower young people by supporting the creation of youth-inspired projects that promote self-worth, responsibility and intergenerational communication. At RSYP, youth take the lead. They explore ...
Berkshire United Way
2:00pm - 3:30pm
4spots remaining
The Berkshire Pulse mission is to build and strengthen community life through diverse and accessible programming in performing, movement and creative arts. By promoting participation in these educational and health-sustaining activities, we enrich t...
Berkshire United Way
11:00am - 12:30pm
4spots remaining
Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide-ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music and entertainment. We are stewards of two national historic theatres and beloved venues which are priceless keysto...
Berkshire United Way
9:00am - 10:30am
3spots remaining
MISSION STATEMENT Greenagers works to inspire youth to develop deep connections to land, work, and community. We prepare youth for success in work and life by offering paid jobs and education in the areas of conservation, sustainable farming, and rel...
Berkshire United Way
10:00am - 11:30am
3spots remaining
The Community Recreation Association’s mission is to build a sense of community by offering social, educational, recreational, cultural and wellness programs to the Central Berkshire community in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. We are ...
Berkshire United Way
11:00am - 12:30pm
2spots remaining
Our Mission and Vision At Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires, we provide access to free, comprehensive health care for those in the Berkshire region who are income-qualified and are ineligible for government supported health insurance. We envision a s...
Berkshire County Kids Place and Violence Prevention Center- Pittsfield
Berkshire United Way
9:00am - 10:30am
2spots remaining
Berkshire County Kids' Place and Violence Prevention Center, Inc. provides an interdisciplinary, cooperative team approach to address the needs of children subjected to violence as victims or as witnesses and to their non-offending family members. Th...
Berkshire United Way
9:00am - 10:30am
3spots remaining
Our mission is to enhance the life-long health of our community through the promotion and support of breastfeeding and positive parenting. Breastfeeding includes chestfeeding, providing pumped milk, and supplementing. Our goal is to provide our commu...
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