 Northern Berkshire United Way Kicks Off Annual Donation CampaignNorthern Berkshire United Way kicked off its 91st campaign drive this week, wrapping up a yearlong celebration of its nine decades supporting local services.  Northern Berkshire United Way Sets 90th Annual MeetingThe Northern Berkshire United Way holds its 90th annual meeting and campaign kickoff breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 16.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1990's Big Goals, Shifting NeedsNorthern Berkshire United Way entered the 1990s with big goals — and met almost all of them. It ended the decade with the largest campaign in its history.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1980s Sees Double the Growth, Double the NeedThe "Massachusetts Miracle" ushered in a boomtime — despite gloomy local indicators like the relocation of Sprague Electric, loss of Adams Print Works in a massive blaze, and Photech's bankruptcy.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1970s Has Its Ups and DownsOver three decades, the Northern Berkshire United Community Services had raised some $3 million for its affiliated agencies.  NBUW Marks 90th Year with Spirit of Caring AwardsThe eighth annual Spirit of Caring Awards included the Steve Green Spirit of Community Award, the Spirit of the Future Award and the Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award. A fourth award was the Workplace Campaign of the Year, presented to Greylock Federal Credit Union.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1960s Sees Growth, GoodbyesThe fund had grown immensely over the past 25 years, raising some $1.75 million during that period. But the 1960s would see the fund grow even more in both fundraising and the agencies it supported.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1950s Sees New Name, Same MissionThe organization had successfully grown over the past 20 years and, by the end of the decade, would see its campaign drives pass the $100,000 mark and the number of agencies under its umbrella grow to 17.  Northern Berkshire United Way: War and PeaceBut sixth annual campaign wasn't quite the rousing success. The Chest failed to meet its goal for the first time, with a shortfall of $1,400 that was covered by reserves so none of the 11 agencies were affected.  Northern Berkshire United Way: Founding in the Depression EraIt was in the depths of the Great Depression when a group of local leaders came together to collectively raise funds to support social service agencies.  Northern Berkshire United Way Enters 90th Year Exceeding Fund Drive GoalA round of applause greeted the number for Northern Berkshire United Way's annual campaign drive: $530,000.  Northern Berkshire United Way Honors Community LeadersThe community paid tribute to the "dynamic duo" of Paula Consolini and James E. Mahon Jr. last week as this year's recipients of the Spirit of Community Award. |
