BHMA Service-Learning: Making an Impact in Our Community
At Berkshire Hills Music Academy, our Service-Learning class is all about making a difference. Through hands-on projects, students explore real-world challenges and take meaningful action to support their community.
Exploring Community Needs
Service-Learning students have been engaged in various initiatives that highlight important social and environmental issues. Some groups have researched the decline in pollinator populations and its effects on the environment, leading them to design and create pollinator gardens right here on campus. Others have focused on accessibility by exploring local walking trails, assessing their usability, and creating informative trail guides to help individuals make informed choices before setting out on a walk.
Addressing Food Insecurity
Recently, the entire Service-Learning class came together to tackle a pressing issue: food insecurity. Students dove into research, reading articles and watching documentaries to better understand the causes and impacts of food scarcity. Inspired to take action, they launched a campus-wide food drive, inviting the BHMA community to join them in making a difference.
A Huge Success!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students, families, and supporters, the food drive was a tremendous success! Over 250 items—weighing approximately 225 pounds—were collected and donated to Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a local food pantry that provides essential resources to families in need.
Gratitude and Looking Ahead
We are beyond grateful to everyone who contributed, whether by donating food or spreading the word about the drive. This initiative not only provided much-needed support to our neighbors but also reinforced the importance of service and community engagement for our students.
The Service-Learning class will continue its mission to identify and address community needs. With projects already underway and new ideas on the horizon, our students are proving that small actions can lead to a big impact.
Thank you for being a part of this journey and for supporting the Service-Learning students at BHMA!
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