AIRY is the 2022-2025 recipient of a grant award from the City of Pittsfield’s ARPA program. Learn more about AIRY’s partnership with the City of Pittsfield on their website here: https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/government/arts_in_recovery_for_youth_(airy).php
AIRY is also supported by several local and state grants. We are so grateful for the generosity of the community including grants awarded from the organizations below.
DIAMOND DONORS ($50,000 and above) – Benefits of being a Diamond Donor include a private art reception and your choice of gifted artwork, a copy of AIRY’s book, When Art Saves Lives (2022), advertising and promotion and community collaboration.
City of Pittsfield’s ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act)
Enhancing community access to public health, mental and behavioral health, and youth services.
https://www.cityofpittsfield.org/government/american_rescue_plan_act_(arpa).php
Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) Youth Reach program
YouthReach has unleashed the creativity and leadership potential of young people by supporting innovative, creative youth development programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/youth/youthreach/
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
A public charity improving our region by encouraging philanthropy, pooling and investing resources, addressing urgent needs, and supporting individuals and nonprofits through grants and scholarships.
https://berkshiretaconic.org/
PLATINUM DONORS ($10,000 – $50,000) Benefits of being a Platinum Donor include your choice of gifted artwork, a copy of AIRY’s book, When Art Saves Lives (2022), advertising and promotion and community collaboration.
Bank of America (BOA)
Committed to making financial lives better
https://www.bankofamerica.com/
BOA has generously granted the following award to Arts in Recovery for Youth:
- Charles H. Hall Foundation: established in 2007 to support and promote educational, health & human services, religious, arts & cultural programming for underserved populations.
Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention
The Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCSP) is a grassroots 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing suicide prevention resources, loss and healing programs, professional trainings, advocacy efforts, and hope to our local community.
https://www.berkshirecoalition.org/
New England Grassroots Environment Fund (NEGEF)
A mission to energize and nurture long-term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe, and environmentally sustainable communities throughout the six New England states. With a focus on those who have often been marginalized, Grassroots Fund empowers individuals, groups, and organizations working across a broad range of environmental and social justice issues. https://grassrootsfund.org/
GOLD DONORS ($2,500-$10,000) Benefits of being a Gold Donor include gifted client artwork, a copy of AIRY’s book, When Art Saves Lives (2022), advertising and promotion and community collaboration.
Massachusetts Cultural Council Cultural Sector Recovery
Offered unrestricted grants to Massachusetts cultural organizations, collectives, and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/mass-cultural-council-celebrates-51m-in-cultural-sector-pandemic-recovery-grants/
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has generously granted the following award to Arts in Recovery for Youth:
- Arts Build Community “ABC Initiative” (Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation)
With funding from the Barr Foundation, ABC supports the testing of new ideas to increase community engagement through the arts and creative process, especially among communities of color, youth, immigrants and residents who would like to participate in arts and culture programming but face challenges such as cost, transportation and disconnection from the arts in the Berkshires. https://berkshiretaconic.org/initiatives-impact/community-leadership/community-engagement/arts-build-community-initiative - Hardman Fund (Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation)
The Hardman Fund was established by the families of James A. Hardman, Jr. (1909-1990) and Robert Hardman (1911-1978) to honor the memory of these two dedicated citizens of North Adams, Massachusetts and to enrich the lives of residents by supporting projects in the arts and culture, historic preservation, health, human and social services, education and the environment. https://berkshiretaconic.org/initiatives-impact/place-based-philanthropy/area-funds/the-james-and-robert-hardman-fund - South County Fund (Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation)
Berkshire Taconic established the South Berkshire County Fund in 2005 to improve the quality of life for its residents. The fund serves as a permanent resource for nonprofits and schools, with a focus on addressing disparities in educational and economic opportunities and boosting the social, economic, mental and physical well-being of vulnerable residents. https://berkshiretaconic.org/initiatives-impact/place-based-philanthropy/area-funds/the-south-berkshire-county-fund - Barrett Fund (Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation)
The fund supports elder services, health and human services, arts programs, after school activities, environmental protection and a wide variety of community education programs. It also offers a public service award to celebrate individuals who make a significant contribution to the well-being of these towns through paid or volunteer work. https://berkshiretaconic.org/initiatives-impact/place-based-philanthropy/area-funds/the-william-j-and-marjery-s-barrett-fund
Berkshire United Way and COVID relief partners
Ignites the collective power of individuals and organizations to build a stronger and more equitable community where everyone can thrive. They magnify your contributions to make lasting, positive change in the Berkshires. They are committed to supporting individuals and strengthening families where we live, work, and play.
https://www.berkshireunitedway.org/
Greylock Federal Credit Union
They are guided by their IDEA principles – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility – to support organizations that reflect the community. Their principles support Greylock’s mission and goals to support the diverse communities they serve. They strive to ensure that the spaces in which they work and the organizations they support are inclusive. https://www.greylock.org/
Pittsfield Cultural Council
With funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Pittsfield Cultural Council (PCC) provides grants to help underwrite projects, programs, and events in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/pittsfield/
Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation
Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation’s mission is to provide funding to organizations that offer programs and services to people with disabilities in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Jewish Women´s Foundation (JWF)
The Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Berkshires, in the spirit of Tikkun Olam, is dedicated to addressing critical needs in the Berkshire community and supporting social action to create a more just and equitable society. Through grant funding and member engagement, they pursue their mission to empower and strengthen organizations working to improve the lives of their most vulnerable neighbors. https://www.jewishberkshires.org/jewish-womens-foundation
Cultural Council of Northern Berkshires (CCNB)
The Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire (CCNB) regrants funds from the Mass Cultural Council to individuals and organizations for projects in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.
https://www.northadams-ma.gov/government/boards_and_commissions/cultural_council_of_northern_berkshire_(ccnb)/index.php
SILVER DONORS ($1,000-$2,500) Benefits of being a Silver Donor include gifted client artwork, a copy of AIRY’s book, When Art Saves Lives (2022), advertising and promotion and community collaboration.
Central Berkshires Fund (Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation)
The fund was conceived to serve a broad cross-section of community needs, reaching across town borders to combine resources for the benefit of residents long into the future. It supports programs in the arts, education, the environment, health and social services.
Agnes Lindsay Fund
The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust helps provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that help those in need. The Trust’s focus areas of giving include Health and Welfare, Dental/Oral Health, Recreational/Camperships (camp scholarships), Education, Food Pantries and Homeless Shelters.
https://www.lindsaytrust.org/
Williamstown Community Chest
Williamstown Community Chest strengthens community by mobilizing resources for organizations that assist the neighbors in need. https://williamstowncommunitychest.org/
ABC Clothing Shop
ABC Clothing Shop is a nonprofit organization that recycles and sells gently worn apparel with the aim of benefiting our community and the environment. They provide grants of up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations that serve the residents of the northern Berkshires. https://abcclothingshop.org/
Lenox Cultural Council
With funding from the Mass Cultural Council and the Town of Lenox, awards grants to organizations and individuals to help underwrite projects, programs, and events in the arts, humanities, and sciences in order to foster a rich cultural life for Lenox residents. https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/lenox/
Stockbridge Cultural Council
The Stockbridge Cultural Council receives funds from the Mass Cultural Council and the Town of Stockbridge. Grants are awarded to individuals and organizations for projects in the arts, science, humanities, interpretive sciences, or any combination. New and innovative projects are encouraged.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/stockbridge/
The Golub Foundation/Price Chopper
The Golub Corporation, Price Chopper and Market 32 are committed to social responsibility. Their sponsorship and giving program assists soundly managed and operated organizations that work to improve the quality of life in the community. Contributions are made in the areas of health and human services, arts, culture, education, and youth activities. https://www.pricechopper.com/donations-sponsorships/
Berkshire Bank
They’re committed to investing in the success and vibrancy of those living and working in the local communities.
https://www.berkshirebank.com/about-us
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA – Sam Gomez Fundraiser)
In honor of Coach Sam Gomez and his legacy of giving back to the Berkshire community, each year SGA selects a Berkshire County charity to receive the proceeds from the race bearing Coach Gomez’ name. https://www.mcla.edu/student-life/student-government/samgomez/index.php
Annamaria College
A private Catholic college in Paxton, Massachusetts. Located on a 260-acre campus, it offers four-year degrees that prepare students to become responsible leaders and serve their communities.
https://annamaria.edu/
Department of Public Health (DPH)
DPH promotes and protects health and wellness and prevents injury and illness for all people. DPH prevents illness and disease, gives children a healthy start, and makes sure food and water supplies are safe. https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-health
Northern Berkshire United Way (NBUW)
An independent local agency, dedicated to enhancing well-being in the communities of Adams, North Adams, Williamstown, Clarksburg, Cheshire, and Florida in Massachusetts, Stamford, and Vermont. NBUW gathers data on community issues and progress, evaluates agencies, and provides funds and other vital services to strengthen effective programs in priority areas of need. https://www.nbunitedway.org/
BRONZE DONORS (under $1,000) Benefits of being a Diamond Donor include a copy of AIRY’s book, When Art Saves Lives (2022), advertising and promotion and community collaboration.
Great Barrington Cultural Council
Awards grants to organizations and individuals for the presentation of quality programs in the humanities, sciences, and the arts. It gives the highest, but not exclusive, priority, to the interests of residents of Great Barrington and Housatonic at local venues. https://www.townofgbma.gov/271/Cultural-Council
West Stockbridge Cultural Council
The West Stockbridge Cultural Council awards grants to organizations, individuals for the presentation of programing/events in the humanities, sciences and the arts. It gives highest priority but not exclusive, to the interests and direct benefit to the residents of West Stockbridge at local venues/events. https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/west-stockbridge/
Dalton Cultural Council
The Dalton Cultural Council’s mission is to promote access, excellence, education
and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to improve
the quality of life for all residents. https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/dalton/
We are also supported by the fundraising efforts of CommonFolk, Berkshire Theatre Group, our fiscal sponsor Barrington Stage Company, and private donors in the community.
We would like to thank them and the following people and organizations who believe in our vision: Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Pride, Berkshire Pulse, Brien Center, Bushnell-Sage Library, CATA, Clinical Support Options, Colonial Theatre and BTG, Common Folk Artists Collective, Extra Special Teas, Kaplan Foundation, NUarts Gallery & Studios, Roots Teen Center, Senator Adam Hinds, State Representative Tricia-Farley Bouvier, Unitarian Universalist Church, and the Youth Zero Suicide Prevention Program
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