Working Cities Community Picnic (open to the public)

Durant Park 312 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Earlier this month, we found out that Pittsfield was awarded the Working Cities Challenge grant. Please come celebrate your work over these several months, and learn what's next for the Pittsfield Bridges movement! This event is free and open to the public. Dinner is a cook out at Durant Park on Columbus Ave in Pittsfield (next … Continue reading "Working Cities Community Picnic (open to the public)"

Free

Morningside Walking Loop – Community Opening

Tyler Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

The Tyler Street Business Group, in partnership with Healthy Pittsfield, invites you to celebrate the opening of the new Morningside Walking Loop! Join our dedicated volunteers in the first ceremonial walk of the 2.5 mile loop. Please gather at 10:00 am under the tent at the corner of Kellogg and Woodlawn Avenues. This event is … Continue reading "Morningside Walking Loop – Community Opening"

Free

Working Cities Celebration at the Boston Fed (RSVP Required)

Federal Reserve of Boston 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

You are invited to join Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Eric Rosengren, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash, partners of the Working Cities Challenge, and the winners of the second round of the Working Cities Challenge for a celebration of the work they have accomplished thus far and their ambitious initiatives … Continue reading "Working Cities Celebration at the Boston Fed (RSVP Required)"

Free

Consumer Issues Workshop

Christian Center 193 Robbins Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United States

BERKSHIRE CONSUMER SERVICES OFFICE, In Cooperation with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Will Offer a FREE Presentation On A Variety of CONSUMER ISSUES Presented by Kate Alexander, Consumer Counselor/Mediator at The Christian Center in Pittsfield 193 Robbins Avenue, Pittsfield, MA Thursday, July 21, 2016 Beginning at 11:45 am Did You Know:  Used Car Purchases/Auto Repair is the #1 … Continue reading "Consumer Issues Workshop"

Free

Working Cities Wednesday meeting

Family Resource Center 480 West Street, Pittsfield, United States

The Working Cities-Berkshire Bridges Initiative meetings the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Location is the Family Resource Center, 2nd floor of Berkshire Children & Families at 480 West Street, Pittsfield. Dinner is provided but you must RSVP on Basecamp (our project management page) or call (413) 442-3181 by July 25. Please join … Continue reading "Working Cities Wednesday meeting"

Free

Hiring Committee Meeting

Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity 314 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United States

The Berkshire Bridges Hiring Committee for the Initiative Director is meeting on August 16 at 2:00 pm at the Habitat office (314 Columbus Ave, Pittsfield). If you cannot attend, please contact Carolyn at (413) 442-3181.

Department of Mental Health Site Board: Trauma Informed Berkshire County planning

Department of Mental Health Site Board 333 East St, room 404,, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Please come by to the Department of Mental Health (DMH) Site Board Meeting on August 16th from 4:30pm-6:15pm. 333 East St, room 404. I understand if folks have very busy schedules and can't make it, I do appreciate everyone's commitment regardless! :) :) P.S. If anyone has any difficulties or worries about finding the correct … Continue reading "Department of Mental Health Site Board: Trauma Informed Berkshire County planning"

Conexiones Positivas Group

Family Resource Center 480 West Street, Pittsfield, United States

Here's a reminder that we have our monthly Conexiones Positivas Group on Saturday, August 20th  from 10am to 12pm. It is held one Saturday monthly, often at Berkshire Children and Families, 480 West Street (the same building as the Red Cross, also where last month's Working Cities meeting was held). Conexiones Positivas is a collaborative … Continue reading "Conexiones Positivas Group"

Back to School Summer Party!

The Common Park 100 First St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Located at the Common Park (1st Street Pittsfield MA). All are welcome! There will be food, drinks, raffles, face painting, crafts for kids, music, haircuts, bounce house, 3 on 3 tournament and other special events! Backpack giveaway for kids grade K-12th! First come first served.

Berkshire County Candidates for State Senate Speak Out on Workers & Poverty

First United Methodist Church 55 Fenn Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

When: Tuesday, August 23 from 7:30-9:30 pm Where: First United Methodist Church 55 Fenn Street, Pittsfield Come meet the State Senate Candidates: Rinaldo Del Gallo, Andrea Harrington, and Adam Hinds will answer questions on jobs, poverty, utilities, health care and other topics affecting working and low-income people in Berkshire County. Don't miss this opportunity! Free … Continue reading "Berkshire County Candidates for State Senate Speak Out on Workers & Poverty"