BCArc's Golf Classic Raises $45K for Individuals with Disabilities08:00AM / Sunday, October 22, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Arc raised $45,500 at its 28th Annual Golf Classic held this summer at Berkshire Hills Country Club.
The funds raised from the event go directly to individuals with disabilities for activities such as art classes, medical equipment, wheelchair swings, concerts, assistive technology, and dream trips to places like Disney, Celtics games, and deep-sea fishing.
The money also goes to scholarships to areas high school students planning to pursue human service careers. The lead supporters of the event this year were Berkshire Bank, Health New England, Greylock Federal Credit Union, SourcePass/CompuWorks, and the Notch Insurance Group.
BCArc serves around 1,000 individuals with disabilities through a range of programs that include residential services, employment support, day programs, and support for families at their homes.
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