In 2016, residents shared our goals for Pittsfield: a just, thriving, and safe place for everyone. This is a shared community goal for all who are part of Working Cities Pittsfield. But how do we get there? Working Cities Pittsfield adopted the concepts of Bridges Out of Poverty(BOP) as a tool to get us there. … Continue reading "FREE Bridges Out of Poverty Training"

Join residents of Dower Square for a non-violence summer cookout. Celebrate community, get to know your neighbors. Make sure to bring the kids for art activities, face painting, community gardening, raffles and more!

"Finding Home" - a community-building workshop that will explore the many meanings of 'home' through guided memory sharing, movement, and more. FREE - EVERYONE WELCOME. No former experience in dance required! Led by Drew Herzig. Sunday, June 17th, 2 - 4 pm, at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, 28 Renne Avenue, Pittsfield, MA. - … Continue reading "Finding Home"

For this event, the poet’s challenge is to use their art to explore and share personal stories centered around working in America - the challenges, triumphs and realities - from work we love to work that doesn't love us back. (Information for poets interested in sharing their work) “Work is about a search for daily … Continue reading "Working in America – Word X Word Fesitval"

Do you have ideas for making Pittsfield a better place for everyone? Pitch it to the group and build your network to make it happen. Are you looking to get connected to local change makers? Join us at Working Cities Wednesday, a cross sector collaboration between Pittsfield residents, organizations, businesses, and government. All are welcome. … Continue reading "Working Cities Wednesday"

Join your friends & neighbors from Working Cities Pittsfield for a FREE afternoon on the grounds of Jacob’s Pillow. Enjoy an outdoor Inside/Out dance performance and experience a guided tour. Picnicking is welcome! Bus departs Pittsfield at 3pm, returns to Pittlfield at 7:30pm. To reserve your spot call 413.207.4082 and mention Working Cities. Passengers 17 … Continue reading "Working Cities at the Pillow"

Collaborate with Jacob's Pillow, Working Cities Pittsfield (Berkshire Bridges - A Working Cities Initiative), and Angela's Pulse artists & dancers to create an original performance drawing from the people and stories of Pittsfield and the surrounding region. ALL ARE WELCOME to participate; open to ALL AGES, no experience needed. You don't need to be a Pittsfield … Continue reading "Pittsfield Moves!"

StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity for all ages. It combines physical activity with books to help build children's interest in reading while encouraging healthy activity for all. Follow every page of the Very Hungry Caterpillar from the Downtown Pittsfield Farmers Market, through Downtown Pittsfield, and end at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library. The first 75 … Continue reading "Downtown Pittsfield Story Walk"

Join us for a free community cookout to celebrate 2 years of Working Cities Pittsfield. Hear more about what we've accomplished together, what we've learned, and where we are headed for year 3. Connect to your neighbors, community leaders, and opportunities ahead.

Join the NAACP Berkshire County Branch to celebrate the 45th Annual Gather In. Food, Entertainment and community all day from 1pm - 7pm at Durant Park in Pittsfield.