Join the Morningside Initiative! Promote the neighborhood in a positive way Support youth and families Help with beautification Plan fun and engaging events Maintain safety Meets every second Monday at 5:45pm at the Morningside Community School.

Indivisible Pittsfield invites everyone in the Berkshires to join in a gathering on Saturday, Jan. 20th, in solidarity with the Jan. 20th Women's March in NYC. Our venue will be the Colonial Theater, 111 South Street, Pittsfield MA. - A resource fair will be followed by brief spoken word performances, leading into a round-table discussion … Continue reading "March for Women Call to Action"

Join the Westside Neighborhood Initiative. Vision:  Residents of mixed cultures and incomes; where youth can grow up and develop fully; a safe, affordable, attractive neighborhood to live in.

We want to hear your comments about the issues that affect your life such as: HOUSING REHABILITATION * JOBS * CODE ENFORCEMENT * DEMOLITION OF VACANT BUILDINGS * SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION * PARK IMPROVEMENTS * NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES These public input sessions are being held by the Pittsfield Department of Community Development to assist in the preparation of … Continue reading "CDBG Input Session"

We want to hear your comments about the issues that affect your life such as: HOUSING REHABILITATION * JOBS * CODE ENFORCEMENT * DEMOLITION OF VACANT BUILDINGS * SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION * PARK IMPROVEMENTS * NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES These public input sessions are being held by the Pittsfield Department of Community Development to assist in the preparation of … Continue reading "Community Development Block Grant Input"

Do you want to learn more about the Hidden Rules of Class and other key concepts that will help you, your organization, and the community solve some of the barriers to opportunity? Bridges Out of Poverty uses the lens of economic class and provides concrete tools and strategies for a community to alleviate poverty. Join … Continue reading "Webinar: Bridges Out of Poverty Overview"

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"

The Panel Will Consist Of: • Tom Nadolny, superintendent of Farmington River School District, firearms safety instructor. • Roberta Sarnacki, Otis police chief, parent, educator, firearm safety advocate. • Barbara Malkas, veteran educator and superintendent of North Adams Public Schools. • Bryanna McKearney, Taconic High School senior and co coordinator of a recent school walkout. … Continue reading "Panel Forum on Gun Violence"

The Community Expo provides a safe, welcoming space for patrons to interact with organizations that provide direct services to our community. At our March Expo, we are delighted to host organizations that support job readiness and soft skills training. Representatives from BerkshireWorks Career Center, The Pittsfield Adult Learning Center Continuing Education Program, Berkshire Community College's College and Career … Continue reading "Community Expo"