Berkshire County has a higher concentration of nonprofits per capita as compared to other regions.
This is evidence of higher levels of community engagement.
There is a compelling idea or issue; there is leadership that brings people and resources together; and there is a sense of urgency or opportunity that inspires people to act, says the county's mayor.
The region needs to build off this strength now more than ever.
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