This year’s program will share how women all over the world are fighting for environmental justice in their own countries and communities while recognizing that the impacts of climate change are not evenly distributed around the world, and they are different for women and men.
“You know what, Murray? When businesses begin to fail at the macro level, they begin to ‘save’ by cutting the small stuff.”
“Removing one more reason for citizens to give to organizations that help the poor, teach our children, fill our communities with art and music, and care for the sick tears at the fabric that holds our society together.”
— Will Conklin, executive director of Greenagers
In her letter to the editor, Susan Bachelder writes: “I have come to realize that the most underappreciated nonprofit that we have in our community is our government.”
We are deeply concerned for the millions of people in need in our communities and across the country who rely on private funding for critical early education, out-of-school time programs and organizations that provide pathways out of poverty.” — Joint statement on proposed tax reform by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts Nonprofit Network and Catholic Charities of Boston
Berkshire Museum has a chance. The most ordinary work of a museum – not a Hail Mary pass – will save it. Get their assets back. Hire trained and motivated staff. Do the basic work of a museum.
The publication is targeted to the individual who might support any of the County’s more than 900 nonprofits by donating funds or volunteering time.
“Basically, we’re going after the school budget and the school committee. That [budget] has been bloated for years. [The district] wins every year by packing the [town] meeting. That’s the thing that’s driving expenses.”
— Republican Town Committee member George Beebe
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