One year after BerkShares were finally accepted throughout the entire county, the nonprofit that sponsors the local currency is starting a new program for young people to help spread the word. BerkShares Inc. has received a $2,500 grant from the New Hampshire-based New England Grassroots Environment Fund to establish a new initiative, the BerkShare Ambassadors. The 10-month program, open to those between the ages of 16 and 30, is intended to engage younger Berkshire County residents in a local economy learning experience to generate personal and community connections, and train them to act as spokespeople or ambassadors for the local currency around the county. Read more about BerkShares new program >>
