BOSTON, Nov. 12, 2024 — Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $350,000 in communities across its five-state footprint through grants and other giving in the third quarter of 2024.
From July to September, the foundation invested in 100 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont, including:
In Massachusetts:
- Berkshire United Way Inc. in Pittsfield
- Boys And Girls Club of Worcester
- Community Music School of Springfield Inc.
- Cradles to Crayons in Newtonville
- Elizabeth Freeman Center Inc. in Pittsfield
- Way Finders Inc. in Springfield
- Women’s Money Matters Inc. in Boston
- Worcester Center For Performing Arts Inc.

In New York:
- American National Red Cross in Syracuse
- Business Training Institute Inc. in Utica
- Senior Citizens Center Of Saratoga Springs Inc.
- Tully Rinckey Foundation Inc. in Albany in support of VETCON 2024 veterans conference
In Connecticut:
- Capital For Change Inc. in Wallingford
- The Access Community Action Agency Inc. in Willimantic and Danielson
- University Of Saint Joseph in West Hartford
- Women’s Business Development Council Inc. in Stamford
In Rhode Island:
- Nathan’s Angels Memorial Foundation in Cumberland
In Vermont:
- Shires Housing Inc. in Bennington
- VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc. in Bennington
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back to the communities that support us,” said Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation. “Empowering the communities we serve creates lasting, positive change that will result in a more vibrant future for everyone.”
The foundation supports the success of the communities the bank serves by investing in programs that aim to provide everyone with an equal opportunity at economic prosperity. Learn more at BerkshireBank.com/Foundation.
About Berkshire Bank
Berkshire Bank is a relationship-driven, community-focused bank that delivers industry-leading financial expertise to clients in New England and New York and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BHLB), headquartered in Boston. With $11.6 billion in assets and 83 financial centers, the Bank provides a full suite of tailored banking solutions through its Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Consumer Lending, Private Banking and Wealth Management divisions. For more than 175 years, Berkshire has delivered strength, stability and trusted advice to empower the financial potential of its clients and communities. Newsweek named Berkshire one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America and one of America’s Best Regional Banks.
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