Williamstown Community Chest
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“Our Community Thrives When We Give Local”
Williams College friends and colleagues share their thoughts on the importance of giving. Click link below to view the video on their website.
Announcement:
The Every Penny Counts Dec 2024 Recipient is Williamstown Community Chest!
All donations will go towards the Williamstown Community Chest, a nearly 100-year-old institution dedicated to enriching the lives of our neighbors. Your contributions will help fund a diverse list of 19 different local member agencies, ensuring that the collected monies are put to work right here in our community. Join us in making a meaningful impact by supporting this vital cause.
Round-up or select a denomination of your choosing at checkout today!
Every Penny Counts 2024 Check Delivery
Thank you, Berkshire County, for supporting our community with us and making your spare change count! We were honored to meet with Williamstown Community Chest board members to deliver 100% of your December donations, $2,821.47. We are excited to have this nearly 100-year-old institution put it to work here in our community. It really does make a difference when you #shopthecoop!
DELIVERY DAY PHOTO (people in photo left to right):
· Mary - Office Coordinator-Williamstown Community Chest
· Matt - President of Board Williamstown Community Chest
· Anna – Executive Director, Williamstown Community Chest
· Netse – General Manager, Wild Oats Market
· Tom – Board Member, Williamstown Community Chest
SOME DATES TO WATCH FOR IN THEIR YEAR AHEAD
· 97th Birthday Celebration, March 10th, 2024
· Annual Breakfast Meeting, April 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM, at the Williams Inn
meet them, learn about their past year, find out about this year & have fun supporting our community!
· September 2024 Fun Run, date to be announced and more to view on their website link below.
December 2023 Recipient
Throughout the month of December 2023, we will give guests the option to round up the change or donate a denomination of their choice on their total purchase amount at checkout to Williamstown Community Chest, this nearly 100-year-old institution. All of the money collected is put to work here in our community via its diverse list of 18 different local member agencies.
Their Values
Since 1927, the Williamstown Community Chest (WCC) has been a trusted presence in Williamstown and beyond. The staff and board are committed to …
ABOUT WILLIAMSTOWN COMMUNITY CHEST
Williamstown Community Chest’s mission is strengthening community by mobilizing resources for organizations that assist our neighbors in need. Our vision is thriving neighbors, responsive community.
An annual fundraising campaign supports 18 local organizations that serve people of all ages, abilities, and circumstances throughout the community; 100% of the contributions to the annual campaign are distributed to our member agencies. Flynt grants, made possible by a bequest from Mary and Henry Flynt, are awarded annually.
“Neighbors helping neighbors” is our unofficial motto and describes what the Community Chest has encouraged and made possible for 96 years. When we join together, we create a community that’s strong, caring, and ready to offer a helping hand.
CONTACT WILLIAMSTOWN COMMUNITY CHEST:
Anna Singleton, Executive Director
WilliamstownCommunityChest.org
413-458-2443
ASingleton@WilliamstownCommunityChest.org
DECEMBER 2022 Round Up For Change Williamstown Community Chest
PEOPLE IN PHOTO (left to right)
Netse Lytle, General Manager, Wild Oats Market Co-op
Margo Neely, Williamstown Community Chest, Board of Directors
Mary Strout, Office Coordinator, Williamstown Community Chest
Tom Sheldon, President, Williamstown Community Chest, Board of Directors
Matt Carter, Williamstown Community Chest, Board of Directors
Anna Singleton, Executive Director, Williamstown Community Chest
Cold weather and snow did not stop the check delivery by Netse, General Manager of Wild Oats Market, for the donations generated from the Round Up For Change December 2022 program for Williamstown Community Chest.
We were happy to get a picture with our friends, Anna, Mary, Tom, Matt, and Margo, by the snowy sign. This past December, our guests rounded up and generated $2,614.67! These funds will be used to help the Community Chest fulfill its mission in the community.
This organization helps many people in times of need as Netse personally shared, “Utilizing Williamstown Community Chest resources, we were able to assist a neighbor in need last month. Helping someone during a time of need comes with its own challenges. Fortunately, the community chest was there for support.”
We thank you for all your support and for making your spare change count! It really does make a difference in our community when you #shopthecoop!
ABOUT WILD OATS MARKET
Wild Oats Market Local, organic, & specialty community-owned co-op grocery store!
Everyone can shop & anyone can join.
We contribute regularly to non-profit organizations serving our community, with a focus on those groups helping in areas central to our mission and ends policy.
Wild Oats Market began as a buying club in 1975 organized by a small group of motivated people who wanted unrefined, additive-free foods and products with minimum packaging.
In 1982, our storefront operation started with only 100 members and $5,000. As the years passed, we attracted a growing number of individuals interested in health and the environment, as well as organic and natural foods, and supporting the efforts of local farmers and artisans.
Because we’re a co-op, Wild Oats’ member-owners have always been able to make sure that its actions reflected their commitment to local and organic food, sustainable living, social responsibility and related concerns. Our Cooperative Principles and Ends Policy continue to guide us nearly 40 years later.
We expanded to our present location at 320 Main Street in 2005, giving us more space to offer a wider selection of options. Today we have more than 1600 member-owners and specialize in local and organic produce, fair-trade and allergen-free grocery items, artisan cheese, locally and sustainably raised meats, regional craft beer and organic wines and all the amazing house-made items from our kitchen and bakery.
CONTACT WILD OATS MARKET:
Netse Lytle, General Manager, WildOats.coop, 413-458-5317 x13, gm@wildoats.coop