BTCF Blog

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.

Talking is Teaching Initiative Aims to Boost Early Literacy in Columbia County »

By Darryl Gangloff / January 17, 2020 / Educational Attainment

We are proud to provide funding for this newly launched campaign, which helps children of all backgrounds achieve academically and emotionally.

Enhancing Education for 20 Years »

By Darryl Gangloff / April 29, 2019 / Educational Attainment, Grantee Spotlight

Students in the Taconic Hills Central School District participate in enriching programs thanks to the hard work of volunteer grantmaking committees and the generosity of donors.

Journalism Class Helps Improve Student Literacy »

By Darryl Gangloff / March 12, 2019 / Educational Attainment, Grantee Spotlight

With support from the Hudson Schools Arts and Humanities Fund, students in a Hudson elementary school are enhancing their literacy skills through lessons focused on journalism.

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COVID-19: Changes to Our Operations

We are adjusting our operations to protect the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and the wide network of generous partners through which we conduct our work.

Remembering Sally Berg

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Remembering Sally Berg

We note with sadness the death of longtime Berkshire Taconic alumni board and committee member Sally Berg.

Entrepreneurs share their pitches at EforAll contest

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Entrepreneurs share their pitches at EforAll contest

Local entrepreneurs passionately shared their promising business ideas and competed for seed funding during EforAll Berkshire County’s pitch contest in North Adams.

Talking is Teaching Initiative Aims to Boost Early Literacy in Columbia County