Northern Berkshire United Way
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States2-10 Employees
Northern Berkshire United Way is an independent local nonprofit based in North Adams, in the Northern Berkshire region of Massachusetts, serving Adams, North Adams, Williamstown, Clarksburg, Cheshire, and Florida, as well as Stamford, Vermont. It collects data on community needs and progress, assesses the work of other agencies, and distributes funds and other essential services to strengthen programs addressing priority areas of need. As a licensed affiliate of United Way Worldwide, it may use the organization's logo and promotional materials and must observe the United Way Credo and a strict non-discrimination policy. The organization pays United Way Worldwide an annual licensing fee equal to 1% of the net proceeds from its local fund drive. In 2026, Deborah Foss and Annie Pecor joined its Board of Directors. Past leadership changes include interim executive director appointments in 2017 and 2023, and the agency has partnered on initiatives such as Ready4K in 2020.