Berkshire Family YMCA Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Family YMCA announced its 25th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser, held in tandem with a Cornhole Tournament for families, taking place on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa in Lenox.
 
The event is proudly supported by Silver Sponsor Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc. and Bronze Sponsor Smith, Watson & Company, LLP. A shotgun start for golfers is scheduled for 12:00 PM.
 
Sponsorship opportunities and team registrations are open through August 5.
 
Proceeds from the event will directly support the Y's scholarship program, which distributes nearly $300,000 in financial aid annually to remove financial barriers for individuals and families in need.
 
"At the Y, we believe no one should be turned away due to an inability to pay," said Christian Bianchi, CEO/Executive Director of Berkshire Family YMCA. "This event isn't just about sports—it's about coming together as a community to support our neighbors and create real impact."
 
For more information, to register a team, or to sponsor the event, visit https://bfymca.org/2025-golf-tournament-cornhole-tournament. Email inquiries to Christian Bianchi, CEO/Executive Director of Berkshire Family YMCA, at cbianchi@bfymca.org
 
More Details:
  • Lunch Provided: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
  • Golf Tournament Time: Shotgun start at 12:00 PM 
  • Golf Tournament Includes: Golf Cart, Raffles, Swag Bag, Beverage Tickets 
  • Cornhole Tournament - the competition for families starts at 12:30 PM 
  • Cornhole Tournament Includes: Swag Bag, Ice Cream Social, and Day pass for Miraval indoor & outdoor pool and yard games following the tournament + winners receive a custom cornhole board
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18 Degrees Event Celebrates Reunified Families

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For many families involved with the Department of Children and Families, the first feeling is often fear of their child being removed from the home.
 
In reality, its goal is the opposite.
 
Last week, families, attorneys, social workers, and agency staff gathered at the 18 Degrees Family Resource Center to honor four families who overcame obstacles, such as addiction, successfully navigated the system, and were ultimately reunited with their children.
 
According to the event flyer, since 2010, the child welfare community has recognized June as Family Unification Month, formerly Family Reunification Month, to honor families working to strengthen and reunify their families, as well as the advocates who support them and help prevent family separation.
 
Speaking at the podium, some parents reflected on the negative perceptions they once had of DCF – views that changed as they confronted their struggles, persevered, and worked with the agency to access support and become better parents.
 
The setting of the celebration reflected the theme of new beginnings, as the name 18 Degrees symbolizes the height of the sun on a new day, which is filled with new opportunities and possibilities, said Stephanie Steed, 18 Degrees president and CEO. 
 
"It is where the change from darkness to light happens, and all those things are just really symbolic and really a part of everyone's process," she said. 
 
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