GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Construct's "Warm Up the Winter" campaign has raised $121,000 of its $150,000 goal as of March 31, aimed at assisting low-income residents in southern Berkshire County with winter heating expenses.

 

The funds are used to provide heating assistance, including for oil, gas, electricity, and firewood, and to offer emergency motel stays and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

 

Jane Ralph, Executive Director of Construct, stated that the campaign assisted 71 individuals and over 200 families in the previous year.

 

Donations can be made online at constructberkshires.org, by phone at 413-528-1985, or by check mailed to Construct at 316A State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230.

 

Emergency winter assistance is available by contacting Construct directly at 413-528-1985.

 

The campaign is supported by sponsors including the Schnesel Family Fund, Gilson Family Foundation, Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Berkshires, Barbara and Roger Manring, Marash Family Foundation, Elizabeth and Thomas Marino, Greylock Federal Credit Union, NBT Bank, Webster Landscape, Tristan Osgood Warm Up the Winter for People Fund, Edith Cooper, Richard Glaser, John and Nina Lipkowitz, William and Hinda Bodinger, Lee Bank, Sara Koffman, and Stephen and Andrea White.

 

Construct, a nonprofit organization, provides affordable housing and support services in southern Berkshire County.