The Berkshire Bridges – Working Cities Pittsfield Initiative views Pittsfield as a community of hope and opportunity, where all residents are actively engaged in shaping their city. With informed systems, policies, and services, new avenues are created for capital development so that all individuals living here can work and thrive equitably.
Frank was brought into the shelter after being hit by a car, he was frail and lost, clearly far from what used to be his home. A group of bystanders found him lying in the road, ready to let go. They quickly searched for help and the dog warden brought him to the Hillsborough Pet…
Ava Garrett and Lauren Scapin met in the early 2000s and became close friends bonded by their loving spirit. They decided to travel together to Florida to continue their higher education. While trying to build a home there they realized something was lacking. They went to look for a furry friend at the Humane Society…
Volunteering at Berkshire Botanical Garden allowed me to become a part of a special group in my community, and I made new and wonderful friends. Expanding my gardening knowledge through classes and hands-on work has been invaluable. My experience at BBG has been a true pleasure! Janet G., Great Barrington
By Mary Strout Posted September 24, 2020 In COVID-19, Events 0 NEW: COVID-19 Survey: Right now, even people who have not become sick with COVID-19 are managing stress, uncertainty, and isolation during this challenging time. People of color and other communities who have been historically underserved are being hurt the most. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is committed…
A Coalition of Humanities Non-Profits offering remote-learning sites for students to get academic support and cultural enrichment for 2020-2021 A coalition of Berkshire non-profits has teamed up to provide three community based sites to offer students in need of care and assistance with remote learning during the pandemic support and enrichment opportunities safely in person.…
Please remember, we must remain diligent with the three C’s: Cover, Clean, and Contain, in order to continue to meet the health data markers that indicate transition into each new reopening phase. We at Berkshire South are following Federal, State and Local Health & Safety Guidelines to help us all stay safe upon reopening. We…
As a small non-profit headquartered in Sheffield, Berkshire Children’s Chorus has been a prominent member of the community for almost 30 years. In fact, this season would have been the Chorus’ 30th Anniversary. However, everything changed when the pandemic began in March. The Chorus was forced to meet online, and the normal fundraising and performing…
Outdoor Performances The Tartell Family Outdoor Stage at the former Polish Community Club Opposite the Blatt Center, at the corners of Linden and Center Streets 55 Linden Street, Pittsfield For our outdoor venue we will be taking all applicable safety measures as with the Mainstage. The front row of seats under the tent will be no…
BCI is creating online tools and experiences to help choral singers stay engaged with music until we can sing together in person again. Visit our Singer Resources page.