LitNet's Partners

As a small organization with limited resources, LitNet's operating philosophy is to partner with businesses and civic organizations that have similar goals and missions. The following organizations work closely with LitNet. We encourage you to explore what they have to offer.

Our newest partner, the Norman Rockwell Museum,gives our tutors and students the opportunity to meet at the museum where they enjoy and learn from the paintings in the collection and are enriched by viewing special exhibits.  The museum education staff presents workshops for Literacy Network tutors and staff on using the collection for lessons.  We are excited about the promise this new partnership holds.

Berkshire Bank Berkshire Bank and its Foundation has recognized and supported the efforts of LitNet's outreach to immigrant communities and in the area of financial literacy.  With education as one its major priorities, Berkshire Bank has led the way in recognizing the value of LitNet as an economic development tool.  By supporting our new workforce with instruction in basic skills and English we build a better economy and a better community.

Greylock Federal Credit Union Leading the way of local businesses who support LitNet is the Greylock Federal Credit Union.  Greylock has a long-standing reputation for investing in the community.  Greylock believes that supporting our program is investing in its neighbors, and as our students' lives improve, our entire community benefits.

Lee Library Association The Lee Library Association is essential to LitNet's very existence.   The association has generously provided space for our office and tutoring sessions for 19 years.  The library staff is always helpful to our staff, tutors and students.  We encourage our students and their families to be active patrons of the library and explore all of its services and programs.

Legacy Banks Legacy Banks is the driving force behind LitNet getting involved in our local Chambers of Commerce.  Legacy Banks has partnered with us as we have become involved in the business community in the field of workforce development in the county.

Berkshire Health Systems LitNet tutors are working in nursing homes with Berkshire Health Systems Long Term Care to help employees improve their English skills and prepare them to take courses to advance their health-care careers.  This provides better care for patients and improves the lives of BHS employees.

Berkshire Community College Berkshire Community College has long been a partner with LitNet.  Their South County Campus is a popular meeting place for our tutors and students in the Great Barrington area.   We work closely to transition our students into BCC classes when they are ready to take their learning to the next level.  BCC is the GED testing location and their staff offers regular training to our stafff and tutors on GED issues.

Tri-Town Rotary Tri-Town Rotary, a chapter of Rotary International, promotes literacy as one of its primary goals. Tri-Town’s partnership with LitNet is a perfect way to meet that goal on the local level.

BerkShares LitNet concentrates on helping people in the Berkshire community.  Teaming up with BerkShares, the Great Barrington-based organization that sponsors local currency which is spent locally and benefits local businesses, also helps our students.