BFAIR Selected as September Recipient for Wild Oats Market's September 'Every Penny Counts' Program

12:52PM / Tuesday, September 01, 2026Print Story | Email Story

We’re incredibly excited and honored to share that BFAIR has been selected as the September recipient of Wild Oats Market's 'Every Penny Counts' Program!

Throughout the month of September, customers at Wild Oats Market will have the opportunity to round up their purchases at checkout, with those extra pennies adding up to make a BIG difference for the people we serve.

These donations help BFAIR promote independence, increase accessibility, and enhance the programs and resources we provide to people of all abilities throughout our community.

We are so grateful to Wild Oats for choosing BFAIR and for their continued commitment to supporting local organizations.

So, if you’re shopping at Wild Oats this September, consider rounding up your purchase and helping us make every penny count!

Thank you, Wild Oats, for helping us create more possibilities for the people we serve!

ABOUT BFAIR

BFAIR is is a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through:

A Dedication to Excellence
Fiscal Responsibility
Diverse Service Options
Community Partnerships
Safe and Healthy Environments
Career Opportunities and Advancement

These are the principles that guide us at Berkshire Family And Individual Resources. We strive to be the Berkshires premier service provider for persons with cognitive disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries. It’s in our DNA and we are constantly looking for new ways to be the best at serving members of our community.

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Boutique General Store Opens on Holden Street in North Adams

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Tuesday, October 27, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A newly opened boutique general store on Holden Street offers local and regional products along with a curated selection of gifts, wines and artwork.

"It's just a lot of my favorite makers and small brands that I've, in my mind, collected over the years because I've wanted to do this for I don't even know since forever," owner Hannah Blazejewski said. "I'm trying to keep as much of the product at least local to New England as I can."

The name for the Diving Horse at 26 Holden St. was inspired by one of her favorite movies, "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken," the story of a girl who joins a diving horse stunt show during the Depression.

Blazejewski found the current space earlier this year before moving back to the county in March. It was formerly North Adams Yoga, so when she moved in she repainted the place and also worked with Outlook Builders to build the shelving and her dream "mousehole" wall.

The store showcases local goods from throughout New England, and she described it as a general store and gift boutique built around a personal collection of favorite makers, small brands, and hard-to-find products.

Her shop also includes children's items, artwork, stickers, home decor, cheeses, non-perishable items, wines and a selection of Scandinavian candy.

She said she hopes to contribute to the local economy, connect with other businesses and artists, and respect the city's history and culture.

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