Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Announces September 30 Deadline for Sweet Brook Scholarships

August 30, 2011

SHEFFIELD, MA—Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced that September 30 is the deadline for the Sweet Brook Scholarships, which are awarded to provide career development to Sweet Brook Care Center staff members who plan to further their education in the field of health care. Eligible applicants must be employees in good standing with the Sweet Brook Transitional Care and Living Centers in Williamstown, and planning to attend an accredited school to further their education in a field of health care that will have a direct impact on their work at Sweet Brook.

Scholarships of up to $2,500 will be awarded for books, tuition, equipment and general education expenses. Applications are available by emailing programs@berkshiretaconic.org. Completed application forms are due at 5 p.m. on September 30 at the Berkshire Taconic office, and must be signed by the director of Human Resources at the Sweet Brook Center.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY, acting as an agent for positive change in the region. Since 1987, Berkshire Taconic has managed a growing collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families and businesses. Each year, the foundation distributes over $7 million through grants and scholarships for programs in the arts and education, health and human services and environmental protection, helping thousands of donors achieve their philanthropic goals and hundreds of nonprofits carry on their good work. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity.

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