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Investing in Food
Security
Greylock Federal Credit Union recently
allocated a $50,000 donation to support local
food pantries. Recipients include Berkshire
Bounty, Berkshire Food Project, Berkshire
Community College Campus Cupboard,
Berkshire Dream Center, People’s Pantry,
and Pittsfield Community Food Pantry. This
donation comes in the wake of Greylock’s
recent allocation of $100,000 to 10 nonprofit
community partners whose missions focus on
a range of human services. Pictured: Katelynn
Miner, founder and executive director at
Berkshire Dream Center (third from left) with,
from left, Greylock’s Rachel Mabee, Cindy
Shogry-Raimer, and Jamie Moncecchi.
Congressman
Returns to Campus
American International College (AIC) welcomed
alumnus and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (’72) to its Arts,
Media & Design TV studio on March 30. Assistant
Professor of Practice in Digital Media Production Marty
Langford recorded an interview with Neal for a project,
while students in digital media production gained
valuable experience as the production crew. The
“We Are AIC Project” — a permanent and growing art
installation celebrating the college’s 140-year history
— also made a strong impression on its famous alum.
Animal Control
Appreciation Week
The Good Dog Spot recently made a monetary
donation to the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal
Control & Adoption Shelter in honor of Animal
Control Appreciation Week. Celebrated
annually during the second full week of April
(April 12-18 this year), the holiday honors the
dedicated professionals who ensure the safety
of pets, wildlife, and people. Pictured, from
left: Elizabeth and Cory Staples, owners of the
Good Dog Spot, alongside Facility Manager
Shannon O’Connell, present the donation to
the Foundation for TJO Animals.
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