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Junior League’s “Done in a Day” Project Dedicated to Berkshire Children and Families, Inc.
April 07, 2011 - For Immediate Release
April 7, 2011
Contact: Susan LeBourdais, Director of Development and PR, Berkshire Children and Families, Inc.
Junior League’s “Done in a Day” Project Dedicated to Berkshire Children and Families, Inc.
PITTSFIELD, MA – Several Berkshire Children and Families programs will benefit from the Junior League of Berkshire County’s “Done in a Day” project taking place Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Redfield House, 48 Elizabeth Street, in Pittsfield.
“Done in a Day” projects are organized by provisional members of the Junior League and, in alignment with the Junior League’s mission, focus on events that will benefit the health and well-being of women and children.
This year’s event includes an interactive “story walk,” games and activities for parents and children in Berkshire Children and Families’ Redfield House, Family Literacy and Early Education and Care programs. Each family will also receive one or more books to add to their home libraries, as a result of a book drive that was also part of the “Done in a Day” project.
“We are very grateful that the Junior League’s provisional members have chosen to work with Berkshire Children and Families to create an event that will engage parents and children in the shared experience of enjoying books together,” Kelley DeLorenzo, BCF’s Assistant Director for Community-Based Programs, said. “Much of our work builds on the foundation that parents are their children’s first teachers. This thoughtfully-planned event is an expression of many areas we stress throughout our programs – parenting and child development, forging social connections, and building a platform for school success.”
The “Done in a Day” project was planned by Junior League provisional members Tammy Westlake, Christine Heaton and Candace Morey. Two books – The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle and Parts, by Tedd Arnold – will be explored using “story walks,” craft activities and healthy snacks. Up to 50 families from BCF’s programs are expected to participate.
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Founded in 1887, Berkshire Children and Families, Inc. is the most comprehensive family services agency in Western Massachusetts. Serving more than 3600 families each year, BCF helps families build strong futures through prevention-oriented family literacy and parenting programs; therapeutic foster care and adoption services; and educational child care. A recognized regional leader in social services, BCF is headquartered in Pittsfield, MA, and also has offices in Hadley, MA. www.berkshirechildren.org
The Junior League of Berkshire County (JLBC) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The organization is committed to improving the quality of life in our community through initiatives benefiting the health and well-being of women and children. www.jlbc.info.
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