Northern Berkshire United Way

Northern Berkshire United Way (NBUW) is an independent local agency founded 88+ years ago, dedicated to enhancing well being in the communities of Adams, North Adams, Williamstown, Clarksburg, Cheshire, and Florida in Massachusetts, and Stamford, Vermont. NBUW gathers data on community issues and progress, evaluates agencies, and provides funds and other vital services to strengthen effective programs in priority areas of need. NBUW is a licensed affiliate of the United Way Worldwide, with rights to logo use, access to certain software and promotional materials, and required to observe the United Way Credo and strict non-discrimination code. NBUW pays to UWW each year a licensing fee equal to 1% of the net proceeds of each year’s local fund drive.