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Three Local Nonprofits Partner Together to Deliver Pet Food to the Elderly

2024-03-01T14:36:15-05:00

March 1, 2024 (North Adams MA) - In partnership with the Berkshire Humane Society Pet Assistance Program, BFAIR and Elder Services of Berkshire County are helping elders feed their pets in conjunction with their Meals on Wheels program, which provides a hot lunch-time meal for people aged 60 and [...]

Three Local Nonprofits Partner Together to Deliver Pet Food to the Elderly2024-03-01T14:36:15-05:00

BFAIR Announces Thrilling Promotion of Laura Baran to Senior Director of Employment and CBDS

2024-02-27T10:59:03-05:00

North Adams, MA – Feb. 29, 2024- In a meaningful celebration of achievement, BFAIR proudly unveils the well-earned promotion of Laura Baran to the esteemed position of Senior Director of Employment and Community Based Day Services (CBDS). This exciting development reflects Laura's exceptional dedication, remarkable skills, and unwavering commitment [...]

BFAIR Announces Thrilling Promotion of Laura Baran to Senior Director of Employment and CBDS2024-02-27T10:59:03-05:00

BFAIR Promotes HR Generalist to Onboarding & Employee Relations Specialist

2024-02-27T14:14:19-05:00

Feb. 28, 2024 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR promotes Rebecca Ritcher to Onboarding and Employee Relations Specialist. Rebecca Ritcher, who began with BFAIR in 2018 as a Direct Support Professional, has dedicated her career to providing quality service and support to the individuals BFAIR serves. In 2023 Rebecca achieved [...]

BFAIR Promotes HR Generalist to Onboarding & Employee Relations Specialist2024-02-27T14:14:19-05:00

BFAIR Promotes Kris Neep to Director of Community Based Day Services

2024-02-27T10:37:57-05:00

North Adams, MA–Feb. 27, 2024– BFAIR promotes Kris Neep to Director of Community Based Day Services (CBDS). Serving as Assistant Director for the past three years, Kris’s leadership experience and Day program expertise have proven pivotal in restructuring of the agency’s Day Habilitation programs and management of the expansion [...]

BFAIR Promotes Kris Neep to Director of Community Based Day Services2024-02-27T10:37:57-05:00

BFAIR Promotes Two to Assistant Director – Harpin & Lysko

2024-01-16T14:04:52-05:00

January 16, 2024 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR promotes Deb Harpin to Assistant Director of Employment Services, and Savannah Lysko to Assistant Director of DDS (Department of Developmental Services) Residential Services.   Deb Harpin, who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills through her work quality, decision-making abilities, and positive interactions with [...]

BFAIR Promotes Two to Assistant Director – Harpin & Lysko2024-01-16T14:04:52-05:00

BFAIR Launches 2023 Heart of BFAIR Campaign

2023-12-05T14:45:36-05:00

Dec. 5, 2023 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR launches the 2023 Heart of BFAIR Campaign as their annual appeal.  With a focus on 24/7, 365 care, BFAIR is committed to the people served, and this year’s Annual Heart of BFAIR campaign shows a day-in-the-life of an individual, Corinne, who [...]

BFAIR Launches 2023 Heart of BFAIR Campaign2023-12-05T14:45:36-05:00

BFAIR Hosts Dine for Disabilities Event October 4th

2023-10-03T17:39:00-04:00

Sept. 21, 2023 (North Adams, MA) BFAIR, and many restaurant partners throughout Berkshire County, will host Dine for Disabilities on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, from 8 AM to 9 PM. Dine for Disabilities is an event to benefit BFAIR’s programs and services for people with developmental disabilities, autism, and [...]

BFAIR Hosts Dine for Disabilities Event October 4th2023-10-03T17:39:00-04:00

BFAIR Announces New Board Members and Annual Elections

2023-09-05T17:40:20-04:00

Sep. 5, 2023 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR is excited to welcome five distinct members of the Berkshire community to their Board of Directors: Andrew Briggs, Barbara Chaput, Jacob Dabrowski, Dana Johnson, and Marissa Kirchner. Andrew Briggs, CPA, CGMA, Chief Financial Officer at Laureyns United, Inc., has over 15 years [...]

BFAIR Announces New Board Members and Annual Elections2023-09-05T17:40:20-04:00

BFAIR Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary

2023-09-12T16:28:41-04:00

Aug. 31, 2023 (North Adams, MA) BFAIR has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of September.  The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal [...]

BFAIR Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary2023-09-12T16:28:41-04:00

BFAIR Holds Annual Meeting

2023-06-07T09:55:19-04:00

June 7, 2023 (North Adams, MA) – BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) held its Annual Meeting of the corporation on May 16th at the Williams Inn. The meeting was led by Pete Mirante, Board Chairperson, who welcomed guests and State Representative John Barrett. Newly elected Board members introduced [...]

BFAIR Holds Annual Meeting2023-06-07T09:55:19-04:00
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