Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate and network with us on June 28 at Durant Park. Below are the projects discussed and who to contact if you would like to join these ideas.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Lead – Elisa Fuller/Karen Vogel ([email protected])
Summary of discussion:
- Need for youth programs focused on 11-14 year olds
- Building leadership and career skills
- Barriers such as finances, access, or lack of knowledge of current resources
Three steps before next meeting:
- Berkshire United Way will share a current asset map of youth programs
- Check in with Family Resource Center to create a collective
- Plan to bring youth groups together
Resources needed:
- Database system/ ways to connect groups
- One person at every organization to be a connector for neighborhood
TRAUMA INFORMED BERKSHIRES
Lead – Chris Haley 413-398-2014 [email protected]
Summary of discussion:
- What is a trauma informed community?
- ACES- Adverse Childhood Experiences
Three steps before next meeting:
- Get the word out about Aug 15 event at the Colonial
- Get buy-in from top officials such as Mayor’s office
- Circulate community education flyers
Resources needed:
- People – to volunteer, to show up etc.
- A connection to the corrections community
NOURISH PITTSFIELD
Lead – Zach Durso – [email protected]
Summary of discussion:
- Need to connect food pantry visitors with other services they may not be aware of
- Community Connector
Three steps before next meeting:
- Visit 3 pantries
- Share information at community events
Resources needed:
- Money
- Volunteers
FIXING BASEBALL FIELDS
Lead – Chuck Fuller 413-358-7513 [email protected]
Summary of discussion:
- Fields across county are in disrepair creating conflict between adult and youth leagues – not enough fields.
- Leagues compromise
- Make Berkshire Adult League official
Three steps before next meeting:
- Bring up at City Council meeting
- Get more people involved
- Circulate community education flyers
Resources needed:
- The community
HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING
Lead – Jay Sachetti 413-448-5353 x 111 [email protected]
Summary of discussion:
- Rehab vacant property cost prohibitive
- How do people get services/where are they?
- Individuals who are pregnant/homeless
Three steps before next meeting:
- Servicenet will meet with the Christian Center
- Deliver list of services available in Pittsfield to Christian Center
- Safety/Community Watch meeting w/Sharon
Resources needed:
- Mental health/ brain injury/ physical disability
- Access to services
The next Working Cities Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at 5:30 pm at the Berkshire Dream Center, 475 Tyler Street.
