| Berkshire Center For Justice Inc |
$5,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
Fund Free Virtual Legal Clinics, Pro-bono Legal Advice And Outreach |
2021 |
| Berkshire Community College Foundation |
$3,950 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Supplies For Disability Resource Center |
2021 |
| Berkshire County Arc |
$17,500 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Bcarc Transitional Enrichment Program Provides In Person Leaning For People With Disabilities |
2021 |
| Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Cover A Portion Of The $345,288 Operating Budget For The Tenancy Presevation Program (tpp), Which The Foundation Has Funded Previously. |
2021 |
| Berkshire Music School |
$17,500 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Fund The School's Creative Collaboration Program Dedicated To Providing Quality Musical Enrichment For Individuals With Intellectual Or Physcial Disabilities At Bcarc Residences And Day Centers |
2021 |
| Blue,Rider,Stables |
$6,500 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
Provide Scholarships For Berkshire County Therapy Riders |
2021 |
| Branches,School,Of,The,Berkshires,Inc |
$12,000 |
Dalton, MA, US |
Start Up Costs For Opening A School For Childern Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder |
2021 |
| Community,Access,To,The,Arts |
$12,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
Need-based Program Fee Support For 100 Visual Arts Workshops Serving More Than 500 Disabled Individuals In Berkshire County Through 56 Program Partners. Funding For Planning, Facility, Professional Artists/teachers. |
2021 |
| Community,Legal,Aid,Inc |
$8,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Fund Legal Support For Housing Cases For Those With Disabilities Or Households With Disabled Individuals. |
2021 |
| Dalton,Cra |
$5,000 |
Dalton, MA, US |
To Cover A Portion Of The $17,000 Operating Budget For The Adaptive Program, Which The Foundation Has Funded Previously. |
2021 |
| Gladys,Allen,Brigham,Community,Center,Inc |
$6,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center / After School Program To Fund Staffing For After School Program That Served 112 Students In 2020 With Moderate To Severe Mental, Emotional, Or Physical Disabilities |
2021 |
| Guidewirem,Inc |
$5,700 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Provide Community Based Day Support For 34 Berkshire County Residents |
2021 |
| Hillcrest,Educational,Centers,Inc |
$4,465 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Theraputic Swing Park For Autism Spectrum Disorder |
2021 |
| National,Alliance,On,Mental,Illness,(nami),Of,Berkshire,County |
$5,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Fund 8 Week Course Providing Better Understanding Of Mental Illness. Helps Increase Coping Skills And Become Better Advocates For Their Families |
2021 |
| Pathlight |
$2,500 |
Springfield, MA, US |
Funding For Annual Autism Conference As An Underwriter Of Event. Event Attendees Include Caregivers, Educators And Adults With Autism |
2021 |
| The,Citivan,Club,Of,The,Berkshires |
$1,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Funding For Meals Program Called Feed My Sheep |
2021 |
| United,Cerebal,Palsy,Association,Of,Berkshire,County |
$17,500 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Childern's Programming, Early Intervention, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Family Support Services. |
2021 |
| Berkshire,County,Arc |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
1) Four On-site Day Programs: Center For Development, Nu-opps, Socialdevelopment Center, And The Crossroads Enrichment Center. Together They Offer Programs Toberkshire Residents And Bcarc Individuals, Totaling More Than 180 People Every Day. These Centers Have Been Closed Since The Pandemic Started. We Are Requesting Funding To Assist Withcosts To Open Them Again. We Expect To Open Them To A Limited Capacity, On A Rotating Basis, Andprovide Services Remotely For Those Who Do Not Attend On Certain Days Due To Social-distancing Rules. 2) Another Daytime Program -- Community-based Day Services (cbds) Servemore Than 40 Adults. These Are Adults Who Are Looking To Stay Engaged With The Community In A Varietyof Levels. This Can Include Part-time Work, Volunteer Work, Informal Activity Groups, And More. |
2020 |
| Berkshire,County,Regional,Housing,Authority |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
In Collaboration With The Massachusetts Housing Court, Tpp Works With Property Owners And Tenants To Determine Whether A Disabled Tenant Can Be Reasonably Accommodated To Preserve An Existing Tenancy. Should A Tenancy Be Unsustainable, Tpp Will Assist The Tenants In Accessing More Appropriate Housing Options. |
2020 |
| Berkshire,Horseworks |
$2,400 |
Richmond, MA, US |
Peace, An Equine-assisted Eight-week Bully Prevention/intervention Workshop Uses Horses In Metaphorical Ground-based Activities To Explore In Real Time The Effects Of Bullying. |
2020 |
| Berkshire,Music,School |
$6,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Making Music: Creative Collaborative Programs With Berkshire Music School, Bcarc, Home Instead And Senior Citizen Populations. The Berkshire Music School Offers An Extensive Outreach Program To Various Populations In Berkshire County With Developmental And Physical Disabilities, And Senior Citizens. These Collaborative Programs Of Musical Performances And Workshops Bring Bms Faculty Members Into Bcarc Residences, Day Care Centers, Private Homes, And Senior Centers For Interactive Musical Experiences And Entertainment. |
2020 |
| Berkshire,Natural,Resources,Council |
$3,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Accessible Trails Initiative: Creating A Resource Guide For Accessible Trails And App Info. And Programming With The Berkshire's Disabled Community. |
2020 |
| Berkshire,Pulse,Inc |
$4,000 |
Housatonic, MA, US |
Through A Partnership With Berkshire Meadows, A Residential Program In Housatonic That Serve Children And Adults With Severe And Profound Intellectual Disabilities, Many Of Whom Also Have Co-occurring Physical Disabilities And Chronic Medical Conditions, We Will Provide Dance/movement Therapy As A Regular Service. With The Pittsfield Chapter Of The Brain Injury Association Of Massachusetts (bia-ma), Pulse Will Develop And Deliver A 5-session Dance/movement Therapy Program To Help People Living With Brain Injury To Re-inhabit Their Bodies And Cope With The Emotional, Cognitive, And Physical Impairments That Are Often The Result Of Brain Trauma. This Program Will Begin With Workshops Delivered Directly At Bia-ma's Pittsfield Location, But May Relocate To The Larger Accessible Space At Pulse If Participants Are Able To Travel. |
2020 |
| Berkshire,South,Regional,Community,Center |
$2,300 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
The Community Center Seeks Funding To Support The Purchase Of New Accessible Stairs For Our Warm Water Therapy Pool; For Swim With Us, Which Is One Of Our Existing Aquatic Programs Serving Those With Severe Limitations, And Fitness Fun, Which Also Serves Those With Severe Limitations And Which We Will Be Able To Offer "virtually". |
2020 |
| Blue,Rider,Stables |
$6,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
To Support Scholarships For Students And Individuals With Special Needs Who Live In Berkshire County Full Time And Require Financial Assistance To Participate In Therapeutic Lessons. Therapeutic Horseback Riding Supports Each Client's Individualized Goals. These Include The Improvement Of Social, Physical, Vocational, Safety, Community And Organizational Skills. The Proposed Scholarships Will Benefit Approximately Twenty Special Needs Students Ages Two To Sixty Eight To Participate In Age Appropriate Programs Suited To Their Needs. |
2020 |
| Boys,And,Girls',Club,Of,The,Berkshires |
$6,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Support Our Year-round Recreational Therapy Program For Youth With Special Needs Which Includes Our Summer Program, After-school Programs And Our Vocational Training Program. The Recreational Therapy Program Serves Children From Throughout Berkshire County Ranging In Age From 4 To 18 Years Old. |
2020 |
| Community,Access,To,The,Arts |
$12,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
To Support Arts In/arts Out Workshops For People With Disabilities During Our 2020-2021 Program Year, With Underwriting Recognition At I Am A Part Of Art-cata's Two Annual Art Shows, At The Lichtenstein Center For The Arts In Pittsfield And The Clark Art Institute In Williamstown In Summer 2021. The Grant Would Underwrite 80 Of The Planned 800 Visual Arts Workshops Between September 2020 And June 2021, And Provide Creative Opportunities For More Than 500 People With Disabilities Throughout Berkshire County. |
2020 |
| Community,Legal,Aid,Inc |
$8,000 |
Worcester, MA, US |
To Help Support Our Work With Low-income Disabled Tenants In Berkshire County Who Are Facing Termination Of Their Rental Subsidies, Are Being Denied Public And Subsidized Housing, Or Are Facing Eviction And Homelessness. |
2020 |
| Dalton,Cra |
$4,500 |
Dalton, MA, US |
Funding Has Allowed Our Adaptive Program The Ability To Offer A Variety Of Activities Through The Years To The Adaptive Population. The Community Recreation Associations (cra) Adaptive Program Serves Children With Cognitive Disabilities By Providing Them With A One-on-one High School Mentor. Through A Variety Of Activities, Mentees With Adaptive Needs Build Close Relationships With A Student Mentor. The Mentors And Mentees Meet Once A Week As A Group And Participate In Activities That Vary From Baseball To Swimming, Gym Games, Dancing, And Art. Families Are Invited To Attend All Events And We Have Almost 100% Participation Each Week. |
2020 |
| Elder,Services,Of,Berkshire,County |
$8,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
We Are One Of Only Two Of Twenty Five Organizations Like Esbci In Massachusetts That Operate Our Own Kitchen, Which Has Been In Operation On Rte. 7 In Lanesborough Since 1994. In The Past Fiscal Year, Our Senior Nutrition Program Prepared And Served Over 216,000 Meals. Eighty Percent Of Meals Were Delivered To Frail, Homebound Seniors; The Remaining 20 Percent Were Served At One Of Berkshire County's 16 Senior Community Dining Sites. Elders That Receive Regular Nutrition Through Home Delivered Meals Eat Healthier Than They Otherwise Would, Reduce Their Risk Of Falls As A Result Of Better Nutrition And Remain In Their Own Homes Longer (according To The Meals On Wheels Association Of America). Elders Receiving Regular Nutrition Through Home Delivered Meals Also Receive An Invaluable Interaction And Daily Wellness Check From Their Driver That Supports Their Well-being And Reduces The Risk Of Health Related Emergencies. |
2020 |
| Elizabeth,Freeman,Center |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Support Their "shelter From The Storm Project" Which Provides Informed, Accessible And Adaptable Services Our Shelter From The Storm Project Provides Informed, Accessible And Adaptable Services To Residents Of Berkshire County With Disabilities Who Have Suffered Domestic And/or Sexual Violence. |
2020 |
| Extraspecialteas,Inc |
$3,500 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
The Entire Extra Special Teas (est) Mission Is To Provide Special Needs Young Adults With The Opportunity To Work In An Inclusive Environment As Contributing Members Of Our Community. "extra Special Teas Is A Teahouse Where We Employ And Empower People With Disabilities (special Needs), Bringing Them Together With The Community, Inspiring New Possibilities, Purpose, And Belonging." Many Local Businesses And Organizations Have Asked To Be Able To Distribute Est Tea Products, And Share Them With Their Community Of Customers. Est Is Asking For Financial Support To Build These Participant Created Products To Distribute In The Community |
2020 |
| Hillcrest,Educational,Centers,Inc |
$2,300 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Support Three Programs At Hillcrest Academy That Will Be Highly Engaging For Students And Will Help Them To Develop Areas Of Interest, Cognitive And Social Skills, And Practical Life Skills: Cata Dance Program, Soccer Club, Japanese Learning Club, Gaming Club. |
2020 |
| Life,Needs,Coop,Dba,Stanton,Home |
$12,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
The Compost Connection Is Part Of The Vocational Program That We Are Developing At Stanton Home That Will Provide Opportunities To Those With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities For Employment. This Business Will Employ Our Residents And Day Program Participants In The Production Of Compost That Will Be Made Available For Sale In 20lbs Bags And By Bulk To The Local Community. The Business Will Provide Adults With Diverse Abilities Hands-on Experience And Training In A Work Setting. |
2020 |
| Louison,House |
$4,000 |
North Adams, MA, US |
To Provide Supportive Services To Disabled Individuals Through One On One Coaching And Staff Intensive Time To Help Them In Becoming Stronger Individuals Living Successfully In The Community And Avoiding Becoming Or Returning To Homelessness. Louison House Wants To Continue To Serve The Disabled Who Seek Assistance From Louison House To Help Them To Avoid Homelessness, Maintain/retain Their Housing In The Community, And Avoid Returning To Homelessness. |
2020 |
| Ms,Support,Foundation |
$2,000 |
North Adams, MA, US |
Funding For Our Free Educational Program, "a Matter Of Balance And Ms", On October 21, 2020. The Presentation Will Introduce How A Matter Of Balance Can Help Can Help Individuals Affected By Multiple Sclerosis Manage Everyday Tasks That Include Balancing To Stand Or Walk, Strengthening And Alignment To Standing Up And Sitting Down In A Chair, Toilet Or Bed. The Many Areas Covered In Matter Of Balance Can Offer Guidance To Help Individuals That Experience Some Of The Unique Challenges Of Ms Such As Balance, Become More Aware, More Active And Confident. This Is One Of Our Four Free Educational Programs We Offer Each Year. |
2020 |
| The,Brien,Center,For,Mental,Health,And,Substance,Abuse,Services |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
In Terms Of The South County Region, Our Main Outpatient Hub Is Located At 60 Cottage Street In Great Barrington. This Site Serves Children And Adults Across A Continuum Of Services. Our Multi-disciplinary Team Of Masters-level Clinicians And Psychiatric Prescribers Provide Coordinated Services To Individuals In The Community To Help Maintain Their Overall Health. The Projected Annual Deficit At The 60 Cottage Street Outpatient Location Is Approximately $122, 793 With An Average Monthly Deficit Of $10,232. While The Brien Center Is Dedicated To Those That We Serve, This Kind Of Ongoing Deficit Is Not Sustainable Without Financial Assistance. We Fear We Will Have To Reduce Services And/or Make Future Budget Cuts To Continue To Staff These Psychiatric Providers. |
2020 |
| United,Cerebal,Palsy,Association,Of,Berkshire,County |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Funding To Support Our Underfunded Children's Programming This Year. This Includes Our Early Intervention Program, Social Sprouts Program, And Our Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Program. Ucp's Children's Program Supports Children (birth-six Years Of Age) Who, Because Of An Early Delay, Fail To Accomplish Normal Development In The Area Of Speaking, Playing, Learning, Moving/walking, And Acting. |
2020 |
| Berkshire,County,Arc |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Access A Consultant With Expertise In The Area Of Training To Format The Training Materials Into Useable Training Plans And To Train Their Lead Staff To Implement The Training Programs (for The Transitions Program). |
2018 |
| Berkshire,County,Regional,Housing,Authority |
$10,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Continue Services Offered Through Their Tenancy Preservation Program (tpp). Tpp Works With Property Owners And Tenants To Determine Whether A Disabled Tenant Can Be Reasonably Accommodated Or Preserve An Existing Tenancy. Preserving Each Household's Tenancy Is The Overarching Goal Of Tpp. However, Should A Tenancy Be Unsustainable, Tpp Assists The Tenants In Accessing More Appropriate Housing Options. |
2018 |
| Berkshire,Horseworks,Inc |
$6,000 |
Richmond, MA, US |
Berkshire Horseworks' Eight-week "family Integration" Program Utilizes Eagala Model Equine Assisted Psychotherapy To Address Core Disabilities Within The Context Of The Larger Family Structure - Specifically Designed To Treat Berkshire County Individuals Suffering From Mental Health And Behavioral Challenges, But Also To Educate, Integrate And Derive Support From The Family. |
2018 |
| Berkshire,Museum |
$3,500 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
In January 2018, Berkshire Museum Launched A Series Of Sensory Friendly Film Screening In Its Little Cinema Series. The Screenings Are Presented In Partnership With Pediatric Development Center's Berkshire Early Autism Resources [bear] Program. Bear Provides Intensive Therapies To Eligible Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Up To Three Years Of Age, Who Are Receiving Services From An Early Intervention Program And Reside In Berkshire County. Support Will Help The Musuem Develop Printed Social Stories For Participating Families. |
2018 |
| Berkshire,Music,School |
$4,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
For Their Outreach Program To Various Populations In Berkshire County With Developmental And Physical Disabilities, And Senior Citizens. These Collaborative Programs Of Musical Performances And Workshops Bring Bms Faculty Members Into Bcarc Residences, Day Care Centers, Private Homes, Senior Living Facilities, And Councils On Aging For Interactive Musical Experiences And Entertainment. |
2018 |
| Berkshire,South,Regional,Community,Center |
$8,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
To Support Existing Aquatic Programs Serving Those With Severe Limitations As Well As Expand Offerings In This Area In Response To Demand. |
2018 |
| Blue,Rider,Stables |
$6,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
Therapeutic Riding Programs Which Serves Individuals And Schools In Berkshire County. Benefits Of Therapeutic Riding Supports Each Student's Individualized Goals: Social, Vocational, Safety, Community And Organizational Skills. [the Programs Will Benefit Approximately Eight Special Education Students, Ages 5-22, During The 2018-19 School Year; As Well As Five Brs Assistant Instructors And Interns, Ages 16-22 And Seven Adult Special Needs Clients]. |
2018 |
| Boys,And,Girls',Club,Of,The,Berkshires |
$6,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Support Their Year-round Recreational Therapy Program - Both Their Summer Program, After-school Program And Vocational Training Program For Youth With Special Needs. |
2018 |
| Community,Health,Programs |
$12,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
To Establish A Licensed Social Worker Care Coordinator Position At Berkshire Pediatrics In Pittsfield, Ma, To Create More Comprehensive Wrap Around Care For Children With Mental Health Disorders. |
2018 |
| Community,Legal,Aid |
$3,000 |
Worcester, MA, US |
To Help Support Their Work With Low-income Disabled Tenants In Berkshire County Who Are Facingtermination Of Their Rental Subsidies, Are Being Denied Public And Subsidized Housing, Or Are Facing Eviction And Homelessness. |
2018 |
| Dalton,Council,On,Aging,Inc |
$2,500 |
Dalton, MA, US |
To Provide Door-to-door Transportation Services To Senior Citizens And Persons Of Any Age With Physical Or Cognitive Disabilities. Their Main Goal Is To Provide Safe And Affordable Transportation To Residents Of The Town Of Dalton. |
2018 |
| Dalton,Cra |
$3,000 |
Dalton, MA, US |
To Allow Their Buddies Program The Ability To Offer A Number Of Activities To Their Special Needs Population. The Grant Will Allow Them To Offer The Program Free To Families Already Burdened With Excessive Medical Bills, Including Special Equipment, Therapy/doctor Appointments And Medicines. |
2018 |
| Elder,Services,Of,Berkshire,County,Inc |
$6,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Support Their Meal On Wheels Berkshire County Program [a Project Of Esbc's Elder Nutrition Program]. |
2018 |
| Elizabeth,Freeman,Center,Inc |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
For Their "shelter From The Storm Project" Which Provides Informed, Accessible And Adaptable Services To Residents Of Berkshire County With Disabilities Who Have Suffered Domestic And/or Sexual Violence. |
2018 |
| Gladys,Allen,Brigham,Community,Center,Inc |
$6,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Continue Its Program Response To Disabled Youngsters. They Offer Programming Monday Through Friday. The Aides Allow Children To Fully Participate In All Facets Of Brigham Community Center Abc School Age Enrichment Program [abc], Camp Stevenson-witawentin [cws] And Girls Inc. Which All Support School Age Children In The Out Of School Time Hours. |
2018 |
| Guidewire,Inc |
$3,600 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Provide Equipment For The Day Program For 30 Residents. The Equipment Includes A Somatron Therapy Lounge Chair And Soft Rocker For The Sensory Room And A Comfort Swing. |
2018 |
| Hancock,Shaker,Village |
$3,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Support Their Team Of Disabled Individuals Who Work On Their Farm And In The Gardens From Spring Through Fall. |
2018 |
| Hillcrest,Community,Support,Services,Inc |
$3,600 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
Hillcrest Community Support Services Is A Newly Created Non-profit Entity That Offers Support Services To Special Needs Individuals. Funding Will Be Used To Support The Startup Of An In-home In Applied Behavioral Analysis Treatment Program Which Will Begin Operating In July 2018. |
2018 |
| Ms,Support,Foundation |
$2,500 |
North Adams, MA, US |
To Fund Their Free Education Program Scheduled For October. |
2018 |
| National,Alliance,On,Mental,Illness,Of,Berkshire,County |
$4,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
For Their Three-tier Program Of Support, Educate And Advocate. The Programs Nami Offers Are Atteneded By Individuals Who Live With A Serious Mental Illness, Along With Their Families Who Also May Have A History Of Mental Illness. |
2018 |
| Pediatric,Development,Center |
$4,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
To Support The Continued Program Development And Outreach Efforts Of The Program Coordinator For Pdc's Bear Program [berkshire Early Autism Resources Program]. |
2018 |
| Southern,Berkshire,Elderly,Transportation,Corporation |
$4,000 |
Great Barrington, MA, US |
Operational Costs And To Help Keep Rider Fees Down. [50% Of Ridership Has A Disability]. |
2018 |
| Special,Olympics,Massachusetts |
$2,000 |
Marlborough, MA, US |
To Provide Year-round Sports Training And Competition In A Variety Of Olympic-type Sports For All Children And Adults With Intellectual Disabilities [430+ Berkshire Residents In 2018]. |
2018 |
| United,Cerebal,Palsy,Association,Of,Berkshire,County |
$12,000 |
Pittsfield, MA, US |
For Life Skills County Wide And For Children's Programming And Educational Advocacy County Wide. |
2018 |