In Focus Castos https://in-focus.castos.com A podcast shining a light on people and organizations making a difference in Northern Berkshire County, MA. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en © 2026 https://episodes.castos.com/68826ba6d63f96-11572560/images/podcast/covers/c1a-q61zn-25o7k68pbn8o-y5ivoo.png In Focus https://in-focus.castos.com A podcast shining a light on people and organizations making a difference in Northern Berkshire County, MA. Gateway Collaborative Media episodic A podcast shining a light on people and organizations making a difference in Northern Berkshire County, MA. Gateway Collaborative Media podcasts@nbctc.org false https://feeds.castos.com/kn452 yes <![CDATA[In Focus - Episode 2]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Gateway Collaborative Media https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71040/episode/2592251 https://in-focus.castos.com/episodes/in-focus-episode-2 In the second episode, our host Christine Hoyt speaks with Jessica Sweeney, Executive Director of Roots Teen Center. Jessica discusses the organization’s mission to provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for local teens, while offering programs, resources, and opportunities that help young people build connections and thrive.

In the second segment, Christine speaks with Alicia Canary, a member of the Rainbow Seniors of the Berkshires steering committee. Alicia discusses the organization’s work to create community, connection, and support for LGBTQ+ seniors in the Berkshires, while providing opportunities for social engagement and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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In the second segment, Christine speaks with Alicia Canary, a member of the Rainbow Seniors of the Berkshires steering committee. Alicia discusses the organization’s work to create community, connection, and support for LGBTQ+ seniors in the Berkshires, while providing opportunities for social engagement and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

]]> 00:28:43 <![CDATA[Episode 1]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Gateway Collaborative Media https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/71040/episode/2534566 https://in-focus.castos.com/episodes/episode-1 In the inaugural episode our host Christine Hoyt speaks with Kathy Arabia, Executive Director of the AYJ Fund. The organization is dedicated to bringing smiles to children with cancer, helping them stay connected to their friends and education through technology, and supporting efforts to find a cure for Gliomatosis Cerebri and other brain tumors.

In the second segment, Christine speaks with Jenny Wright, Executive Director of the North Adams Partnership. Jenny discusses the organization’s mission to strengthen the local economy and support North Adams’ continued growth as a center for commerce, culture, education, and innovation.

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In the second segment, Christine speaks with Jenny Wright, Executive Director of the North Adams Partnership. Jenny discusses the organization’s mission to strengthen the local economy and support North Adams’ continued growth as a center for commerce, culture, education, and innovation.

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