We were open for full day care for infant through school age children (144 slots) as schools had shut down on March 13th, 2020 and parents needed care as businesses were still open as usual.  Due to Covid-19 the Governor of Massachusetts closed all Child Care facilities on March 20th. At the request of the…

COVID-19 Emergency Response: We are connected to families facing delayed seasonal jobs already, missing work due to no childcare or missing paid programming. We have several staff that double as caregivers for their elder parents or family members that are auto immune-compromised as many of our neighbors do. We are looking to organize resources to…

SculptureNow and The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s sculpture exhibition until 2021, due to the ongoing concerns and restrictions regarding COVID-19. We look forward to presenting the exhibition in the summer of 2021 and plan to retain this year’s roster of selected artists. We hope you will…

BFAIR staff have been working tirelessly as we tackle the new world that we are now living. Staff continue to stay positive, find great activities to keep our individuals happy and engaged, and most importantly, maintain a healthy and safe environment for all. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we applaud your steadfast resilience…

May 18, 2020 Dear Family Members, Caregivers, and Friends, I hope everyone is safe and healthy. That is the goal for all of us in these times of constant risk. Perhaps no one has it rougher than the individuals we serve. Their loss of routine, their inability to see family and friends, the odd world…

Do you have a story about your experience during the COVID-19 pandemic? Share it with us, and we will keep your story in the Local History department to help us document what life was like during this unprecedented time. For questions please contact the Local History Department at (413) 499-9480 ext. 6 or email [email protected].

With confirmed cases of coronavirus in Berkshire County, the Brien Center is following recommendations provided by the state Department of Public Health and the CDC to protect our clients and staff. We are temporarily modifying how we provide care during this difficult time. Until further notice, the following changes are in place: With very few…

UCP’s ANNUAL Benefit Concert (Jessie’s Girl) has been canceled until a later date can be arranged.

Our pantry was featured in Berkshire Post: It used to be that an organization’s rapid growth was celebrated as a success story in the business pages: think Airbnb and Uber surfing the sharing economy wave, or more locally, Theory Wellness with its snaking lines of cannabis enthusiasts — all companies that hit it out of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Christopher McLaughlin Executive Director Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. (413) 499-0524 [email protected]   Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. Essential Functions Continue March 17, 2020 As Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc. (Elder Services) continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely, the health and well- being of our consumers, volunteers…