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facebookWelcome to stories and pictures of the Berkshire Taconic region and the work of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
In this section of the website, we offer pictures and stories: of our generous donors, whose funds strengthen our communities and of grant recipients that provide vital programs and services in many areas; and of the people of our community.
Faith and Grace: The Fight of Her Life
Jessica Lemon doesn't have the typical demeanor of what one would call a fighter. Her gentle face and even gentler voice belay a core that is caring, spiritual, maybe even somewhat timid. That is until she tells her story.
Samee's Story: BTCF's Education Enrichment Video
Samee is one of hundreds of students touched by BTCF's Education Enrichment Funds. These funds support projects for
public school children that are not covered by tax dollars. Please Watch & Share.
A Path to International Harmony
“I believe one learns more by participating than by observing."
The Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund helps young people travel and perform humanitarian work in foreign countries.
Honoring a Single Mother
A single mother who held down two, and sometimes three, jobs, Rhoda Rubin was honored by her
three children through a scholarship fund that helps students studying to become nurses.
Helping Young People Pursue a Life in the Arts
“It only takes one person to make a difference in the life of a student."
Artist and former teacher Rhoda Lubalin creates a scholarship to help local college students pursue a career in the visual arts.
A Path to International Harmony
“I believe one learns more by participating than by observing."
The Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund helps young people travel and perform humanitarian work in foreign countries.
From Berkshire County to Kathmandu
I felt the sting of tears building behind my own eyes as a tall skinny boy cried out, "Oh, I am going to cry1 I will miss you so much, teacher!"
High school student and Henriquez Fund grantee Willa Carey describes her experience teaching in Nepal.
Leaving a Legacy of Music
When John Ferris and Herbert Burtis decided to include philanthropy as part of their estate-planning, it was only natural that they looked for a way to support talented young classical musicians.
A Teacher with Vision
Although legally blind for many of the years she taught, Violet Simmons had a clear vision for her students, who started a fund in her honor.
The Jane Lloyd Fund Video
When beloved gardener Jane lloyd was diagnosed with breast cancer, her community supported her by paying for her living expenses so that she could stay in her own home as long as possible. Deepest thanks to the Jane Lloyd Fund, the Lloyd family and filmmakers Dawn Hathaway & Evan Estern. Please Watch & Share.
