Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Launches Resident Survey to Assess Community Needs
Sheffield, Mass. — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is conducting an online survey to deepen its understanding of the needs and priorities of residents in its four-county region. Full-time, part-time and seasonal residents of northeast Dutchess County (Amenia, Dover Plains, Millbrook, Millerton, North East, Pine Plains, Stanford and Washington) are encouraged to participate in the survey, which will be open October 11 through 28 at www.BTCFsurvey.com.
Berkshire Taconic aims to reach as many residents as possible so that a wide variety of voices and opinions are considered. Respondents over 18 who complete the survey will be eligible to enter a drawing for an iPad Pro.
The survey is part of a comprehensive community assessment by Berkshire Taconic, with research partner Mt. Auburn Associates, to examine the current issues, trends and needs in the 70 towns and three cities the foundation serves. After a synthesis of existing research and constituent engagement through surveys and focus groups, assessment findings will be used to identify a set of critical issue areas where philanthropy can have an impact and the foundation can provide leadership to achieve results for all residents. The findings will be shared with the public in 2017.
About Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
For nearly 30 years, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation has built stronger communities and helped donors make a difference through charitable giving in northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY. Each year, the foundation distributes over $8 million through grants and scholarships to nonprofits and individuals in the arts and education, health and human services and environmental protection. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. You can make a difference. We can help.
