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The latest news, spotlights on our grantees and donors, and occasional commentary about what's happening at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and around our four-county region.

Portraits of Generosity: Ed and Meg Downey
Portraits of Generosity: Ed and Meg Downey »
By Darryl Gangloff / December 23, 2019 / Donor Spotlight
As a Millerton attorney for 45 years, Ed Downey has helped clients realize their philanthropic goals by partnering with Berkshire Taconic. None has inspired him more than his remarkable high school history teacher.
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Portraits of Generosity: Lyn and Skip Mattoon
Portraits of Generosity: Lyn and Skip Mattoon »
By Darryl Gangloff / December 17, 2019 / Donor Spotlight
For Lyn and Skip Mattoon, helping others is a professional and personal calling.
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Two Members Join BTCF Board
Two Members Join BTCF Board »
By Darryl Gangloff / November 20, 2019 / News & Announcements
We are pleased to announce that David Offensend of Wassaic and Eleanore Velez of Lee have joined Berkshire Taconic's board of directors.
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Jane McEvoy Wins 2019 Kapteyn Prize
Jane McEvoy Wins 2019 Kapteyn Prize »
By Darryl Gangloff / October 23, 2019 / Grantee Spotlight, News & Announcements
The Lee Middle and High School English teacher will receive a $10,000 award, and the school will receive a $2,000 grant in her name.
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Spurring Economic Growth in Berkshire County
Spurring Economic Growth in Berkshire County »
By Darryl Gangloff / October 4, 2019 / Economic Opportunity
Through our partnership with EforAll, we're helping diverse entrepreneurs turn their promising ideas into successful businesses.
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Grants Provide Access to Fresh and Healthy Food in Columbia County

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Grants Provide Access to Fresh and Healthy Food in Columbia County

Our initiative awarded $47,000 to 10 organizations for projects that aim to transform the food system in Columbia County.

Culture + Community: Focus on the Berkshires

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Culture + Community: Focus on the Berkshires

A recent event provided a forum for discussion on the power and potential of the arts for healing and social justice.

Scholarship Fund Honors Fallen Capitol Officer

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Scholarship Fund Honors Fallen Capitol Officer

A new scholarship fund honors the legacy of fallen Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans by giving back to the community he loved.

Leadership & Impact: Lessons from Our Community Engagement Investments

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Leadership & Impact: Lessons from Our Community Engagement Investments

Read a brief report on the progress on our investments in community engagement, and how we aim to increase involvement, foster connections and harness the skills and expertise people can bring to organizations and communities.

Two Funds Award Nearly $190,000 to Artists and Arts Organizations

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Two Funds Award Nearly $190,000 to Artists and Arts Organizations

Two of our funds recently awarded grants to support the work of local and regional artists. Recipients use this opportunity to explore new creative paths in all forms of media.

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