Big Y Kicks Off Partners of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

04:05PM / Saturday, October 12, 2024Print Story | Email Story

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y has kicked off their annual Partners of Hope campaign.

Each October the initiative helps raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment. The Partners of Hope campaign enables Big Y to give assistance to local breast cancer organizations, hospitals and medical centers. In 2023, the campaign raised over $40,000. In addition, Big Y matches the donations made each year.

In Berkshire County the beneficiaries this year will include Pittsfield Berkshire Medical Center Women's Imaging Center.

To participate, customers can purchase a Partners of Hope ribbon for $1 dollar when checking out at any Big Y location or donate directly at https://www.bigy.com/community/breast-cancer-awareness, now through Oct. 23.

All proceeds from Big Y's Partners of Hope Campaign are donated to 33 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

"The support from Big Y and their customers is incredibly helpful to the Karl J. Krapek, Sr. Comprehensive Women's Health Center at Saint Francis Hospital and our patients. The funds raised go directly to our free mammogram program and patient assistance fund, which helps support women in our community who may not otherwise have access to these lifesaving procedures. Thank you for supporting our mission to provide high-quality, equitable care to all," said Christina Metcalf, Division Director, Breast Surgery, Saint Francis Hospital.

Since 2007, the initiative has raised more than $2.7 Million dollars. In addition, many products have special pink packaging, that indicates the product manufacturers will be donating a portion of their proceeds to breast cancer research and education throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

According to Michael P. D'Amour, President and CEO of Big Y: "Breast cancer affects thousands of people in our community each year. The purpose of our Partners of Hope campaign is to raise awareness about education, early detection and help provide vital resources to empower individuals in their journey. We invite everyone to join us in this

important fight."

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Allendale Pines North Affordable Manufactured Homes Sell Fast

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:17PM / Saturday, August 22, 2026

Developer Teton Management cut the ribbon on the first six hopes in the manufactured housing community earlier this year.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just a few months after Allendale Pines North cut the ribbon on its first six homes in the new manufactured home community, units in the planned development are selling fast with both first and second phases all but sold out.

For several years, Teton Management Corp. has been planning to expand its existing Allendale Pines Mobile Community with the development of 22 planned manufactured housing units. The new development has its own entrance at 395 Cheshire Road.

The need for attainable housing has never been higher, Teton President George Whaling said.

"And where we sought the opportunity to help with that demand is, we can get folks into a home at Allendale Pines North for essentially a couple of $100 less than what it would cost for someone to rent a three-bedroom of the same quality," he said.

The corporation took over Allendale Pines, now referred to as Allendale Pines South, about 6 1/2 years ago, Whaling said.

Since then, the corporation has invested $1,000,001 in infrastructure improvements, including replacing all water and sewer lines, paving the community and installing the infrastructure needed for 10 additional units, he said.

Additionally, it has been working to clean up and improve the community, which was lacking during previous ownership, said Jason Nocher, owner of Nocher Realty, which has been hired to help sell the units.

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