Agencies Serving North Berkshire:
Provides independent living and specialized services for people with disabilities: home health care, counseling, etc.
85 Main St.
4th Floor
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413-663-6200
Website: www.adlibcil.org
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Berkshire County's Fair; promoting agricultural, horticultural and home arts. Fun time for friends, neighbors, and families to get together.
PO BOX 124
Bowe Field/Rte 8
Adams, MA 01220
Phone: 413-212-2412
Website: www.adamsfair.com
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Programs, outreach, referrals, meals, and transportation for adults age 60+.
Teaching the game of baseball to the youth of Adams, Cheshire, and Savoy since 1951. Promoting sportsmenship, respect toward self and other people with focus on mastering baseball,not winning.
Elder all day care/comprehensive services.
Blood Services; Disaster Services and Emergency Services; Health and Safety programs including CPR/medical training, Nurse Assistant Training Program.
General area information, business support
Branch office, limited hours, 6 Main St., North Adams
Wide range of family support services and parent education. Programs in Northern Berkshire.
Fuel, weatherization,emergency assistance; Free Tax preparation; Budgeting&financial; school supplies; Christmas gift assistance; transportation
10 Ashland St.
1531 East Street, Pittsfield, Ma. 0120
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 663-3014
Phone 2: (413) 445-4503 Main Office
Website: www.bcacinc.org
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4-H is a youth development program focusing on youth 5-18 years of age. Most work is done through 4-H Clubs that meet and work with youth on projects
78 Center Street
Suite 206
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-448-8285
Website: www.mass4h.org
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An Accredited Children's Advocacy Center: Clinical Services for child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Violence prevention and educational outreach programming.
Professional development training, resources, and support to the artists, art managers, and creative workers of Berkshire County.
BEAT works with you to protect the environment for wildlife.
Support and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury. Clinical, vocational, residential, day habilitation, adult family care, social/recreation and individual support services.
771 South Church Street
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 664-9382
Website: www.bfair.org
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Free healthy lunch to all. Served at noon, Monday through Friday. Cooking and Nutrition classes. Emergency food, referrals and on-line SNAP applications.
First Congregational Church Main Street
P.O. Box 651
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413-664-7378
Website: www.berkfoodproject.org
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Offering no cost lactation support services to North Berkshire families and anyone delivering at NARH.
Breastfeeding classes, hospital, home and telephone lactation consultations, playgroups, pump loan/rental.
WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, free nutritious food and access to health care to low-to-moderate income pregnant women, infants, and children up to 5.
165 Tor Court
85 Main St. Rm 442, North Adams
North Adams/Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 447-2114 x6361
Phone 2: 413) 663-3012
Website: www.berkshirehealthsystems.com
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Low cost transportation to work and training/education. Transportation for youth to youth development programs, transportation referrals
Bike North Berkshire is a grassroots coalition of citizens and organizations in Northern Berkshire working together to promote bicycling for recreation, physical fitness and the environment.
Outpatient counseling; inpatient, residential and day treatment; 24 hour crisis assessment and intervention; insurance and sliding scale fee.
Providing affordable rental communities, including Mohawk Forest Apartments in North Adams. Resident services: youth programs, family activities, neighborhood events and referrals and supports for residents.
To access college volunteers or interns.
Programs, health testing, and transportation.
Child Care Centers and Resources; Parent & Family Support and Educational Programs
PO Box 172
(former Haskins School) 210 State St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 664-4821
Website: ccberkshire.org
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Programs, fitness classes, health testing, and transportation.
State-funded free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly; specializes in elder law, government benefits, landlord-tenant and affordable housing issues; family law with a focus on domestic violence; and humanitarian-based immigration relief.
Recreational, educational, & social programs after school, weekends, & summers.
Counseling for Individuals, Families, Couples. Licensed therapists, Most insurances and HMO plans accepted.
A faith based center that provides food and helps to meet other spiritual and physical needs of individuals. North Adams site with COTY Center on Fridays 5-7pm at 1st Congo Church and Vietnam Veterans 30 River St. 2nd and 4th Saturdays 12:30-2:00. Home base in Pittsfield at 41 Cherry St. with Saturdays for Food distribution
P.O. Box 1st Congo Church of North Adams
P.O. Box mailing: 1987 Lanesboro MA 01237
North Adams/Pittsfield, MA 01247
Phone: 413 522 3495
Website: berkshiredreamcenter.blogspot.com
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A private, academic department of educational theater within a public school; offers full-credit courses in theater and presents a wide variety of theater performances
 | Ecu-Health Care |
Health Care access: Help enrolling in affordable health care & public insurance programs.
71 Hospital Avenue
North Adams, AK 01247
Phone: (413) 663-8711
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Counseling, intervention, referrals for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
We are a nonprofit equine-assisted therapy program serving children and adults with special needs. We follow the guidelines of PATH International.
Preventive Counseling for at-risk and homeless families and individuals; Case Management; Life Skills education; Emergency Shelter (Louison House.)
We are a Bible teaching church whose mission is to love God, to love one another and together to share the love of God with others.
Food Pantry. Hours are: Wednesdays 11 am-2 pm and 4 pm-6pm.
43 Eagle St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 664-0123
Website: n/a
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Employment & training to individuals w/ barriers to employment; Clothes & more at Adams Store; food assistance.
For children ages 3-5: Classroom education, home visiting, childcare-sliding fee.
21 Williams St., North Adams
46 Howland St, Adams
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 664-4829 (North Adams)
Website: http://www.berkhs.org/
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Providing access to locally grown, healthy, and sustainably-produced food: Subsidized CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares at Square Roots Farm; Growing a Row, Gleaning and other programs
| Hoosic River Revival Coalition |
The Hoosic River in North Adams flows through downtown in concrete flood chutes. Our goal is to modify the chutes with 21st Century flood control systems that are aesthetically pleasing, provide access, encourage adjacent economic development and create recreational opportunities.
P.O.Box 434
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413.664.7747
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River advocacy group: river monitoring; education programs and recreation events; promoting access, trails, boating, and fishing; and working with private, nonprofit and government agencies to maintain and restore river quality.
P.O. Box 667, Williamstown
Williamstown, MA, MA 01267
Phone: (413) 458-2742
Website: www.hoorwa.org
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Horizons for Homeless Children is dedicated to providing services and programs for homeless children throughout MA. Our Playspace Program, with the West Region office in West Springfield, installs and equips Playspace in homeless shelters in Pittsfield, North Adams, Greenfield, Northampton, Amherst, Holyoke and Springfield. We recruit, train, and place volunteers in the Playspaces to provide healthy, educational play for the children.
Independent, community movie theater, films 362 nights a year with matinées on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Collaborates with community groups to present many special events.
Proving philanthropic services and community events.
Live theatre, contemporary, classic and new works. Now brought directly into neighborhood and community locations in Northern Berkshire.
Performing arts and museum events; The museum thrives on making and presenting work that is fresh, surprising, and challenging
| MLK Martin Luther King Committee |
The MLK Committee, under the umbrella of the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is a volunteer led committee that coordinates events that honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The main event is the Annual MLK community celebration on the annual holiday.
61 Main Street, Suite 218
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413 663-7588
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"We promote mutual understanding and acceptance among diverse groups serving as a resource to both local institutions and the community at large."
The LINCS Parent Center is a program that provides resources to parents in order to assist them in being a part of their child's education.
Brayton Elementary School
20 Barbour Street
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413-664-7512
Website: www.napsk12.org
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Support and education to families and friends of individuals with mental illness; Referral services.
333 East St. Room 417
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-443-1666
Website: www.namibc.org
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Ambulance Service
Accredited senior care: short term rehab & recovery; long-term nursing care; Alzheimer's and dementia memory care; hospice services; respite care.
Programs, fitness classes, health testing, transportation.
116 Ashland St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 662-3125
Website: n/a
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We aim to preserve, promote and protect the history of our community through our quarterly journal and our North Adams Museum of History and Science.
PO Box 333
Bldg 5A Western Gateway Heritage State Park
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413-664-4700
Website: www.northadamshistory.org
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Providing information and outreach to tourists and community members about North Adams features and annual events.
North Adams Regional Hospital is a full-service community hospital. Volunteers serve in many capacties; learn more by calling 413-664-5141.
71 Hospital Avenue
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: 413-664-5000
Website: www.nbhealth.org
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A collegiate summer baseball team, member of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, playing at Joe Wolfe Field, North Adams.
Adult Basic Education ABE, GED, ESOL, TECH classes in Adams, N. Adams & Williamstown.
375 Church Street
MCLA Freel Library @ Blankinton & Montana St., N. Adams
North Adams, MA
Phone: 413-662-5314
Website: http://www.abeged.com
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Neighborhood, Prevention, Community, Family, & Youth Programs; Information and Referrals;
Local coverage of community events, issues, and programs.
Heritage State Park, Building #6
North Adams, MA, MA 01247
Phone: 413-663-9006
Website: www.nbctc.org
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Specialized housing for low-moderate income families.
Includes Northern Berkshire Regional Hospital, REACH and VNA & Hospice. Full-service community healthcare; support groups, education programs.
Providing resources from the community to assist our member agencies; sponsors special community impact initiatives; technical assistance to area non-profits
Recreation, Physical Health and Fitness, and social programs for all ages.
22 Brickyard Court
North Adams, AK 01247
Phone: (413) 663-6529
Website: www.ymcanb.org
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One-time, short-term family assistance for needs not serviced by other agencies.
c/o St. Elizabeth of Hungary
North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 664-4835
Website: ---
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Food pantry on Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm. Clothing for all ages. Serving Adams, Cheshire & Savoy.
2 Columbia St.
Adams, MA 01220
Phone: (413) 743-0577
Website: ---
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Serving North Adams, Florida, Clarksburg, & Williamstown for over 100 years. Budget planning clinics, Food Assistance, and General family and community support. Some assistance for fuel, rent, and clothing assistance.
educational museum to honor the legacy of Susan B. Anthony; open to the public from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, 11 am to 4 pm on Thursday through Monday.
Accredited nursing home facility: extended-stay nursing care to seniors with varying levels of disabilities.
1611 Cold Spring Rd.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Phone: (413) 458-8127
Website: n/a
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Independent living.
residence for homeless veterans; shelter and meals; Case management with residents to overcome the issues and problems that have led to homelessness.
825 Simonds Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Phone: (413)458-8234
Website: none
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Support advocacy & Services for adults and children with disabilities including groups, programs, and equipment loaning.
208 West Street
420 Curran Highway, North Adams
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 442-1562; 664-9345
Website: ucpberkshire.org
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Supplemental food program for Women, Infants and Children (under five years of age): healthy food, nutrition, health education, and breastfeeding information.
Accredited Senior care: short term rehab and recovery; long term nursing care; Alzheimer's and dementia memory care; hospice services; respite care.
Programs, meals, information and transportation.
367 Mohawk Trail
Florida, MA 01247
Phone: (413)662-2811
Website: n/a
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Each summer the Williamstown Theatre Festival brings over 400 established and aspiring theatre artists to the Berkshires for two months of theatre.
The Youth Center provides:
1. After-School program with homework assistance
2. Summer and school vacation full-day programs which include many field trips. In addition, we are open on snow days.
3. Athletic, arts and recreational programming throughout the year.
Social, recreational and educational programs; drop-in after-school; Summer camp; Community Events.
We are a youth nonprofit organization that provides a variety of programs for youth nine to twenty two years of age.
31 Second Ave
P.O. Box 292
Cheshire, MA
Phone: 413-464-2122
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We seek and invest to build dynamic mentoring relationships that expand Berkshire Youths'interests,joys, strengths,and possibilities for the future.
Other Berkshire Agencies:
American Cancer Society
Medical transportation.
123 no real address St.
Pittsfield, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 493-2100
Phone 2: 800-227-2345
Website: www.cancer.org
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Aston Magna Foundation for Music and the Humanities, Inc.
Aston Magna performs a summer concert series at the Daniel Art Center at Simon Rock College in Great Barrington, The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA and at Bard College, Annanadale on Hudson, NY.
Austen Riggs Center
The Austen Riggs Center is a small, non profit, open psychiatric continuum of care specializing in the therapeutic treatment of psychiatric disorders. Internationally known for its respectful work with emotionally troubled individuals who have failed to benefit from previous treatment, Riggs is located in the small town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
For over 85 years, the Austen Riggs Center has offered long-term residential and hospital-level psychiatric treatment provided by psychiatrists and psychologists who have advanced and specialized training. From hospital to residential to supervised and unsupervised apartment living, Riggs provides continuity of care.
Autism Treatment Center of America
We teach The Son-Rise Program®, a powerful and effective treatment for children and adults challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Aspergers and all other developmental difficulties.
Barrington Stage Company
Barrington Stage Company (BSC), founded in 1995, is a not-for-profit professional theatre company in the Berkshires (MA), with a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to find fresh, bold ways of bringing new audiences into the theatre, especially young people. Check out website for more information on educational programs for youth and our season information www.barringtonstageco.org
Becket Arts Center
Gallery Hours
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm., Sunday noon-4pm.
Arts Center is closed Wednesdays – see calendar for exceptions.
Berkshire Area Health Education Center
Continuing professional education for physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists and all other health related professions; Continuing education credits for training events; Collaboration development and support; Prevention activities; Health planning and Youth Health Service Corps.
703 W. Housatonic Street, Suite 208
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-447-2417; tollfree 866-976-2432
Website: www.berkshireahec.org
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Berkshire Choral Festival
If you love choral singing, a week at Berkshire Choral Festival is an experience you’ll cherish forever.
Berkshire Choral Festival was founded in 1982 with a unique purpose: to provide choral singers with the opportunity to rehearse and perform masterpieces of the choral repertoire under the direction of world-class conductors and with the help of a professional musical staff.
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
Phone: 413-229-8526
Website: www.choralfest.org
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Berkshire County ARC
Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit, tax exempt, human services organization which offers a broad range of community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injuries. Berkshire County Arc programs are located throughout Berkshire and Hampden counties in Massachusetts.
395 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-499-4241
Website: www.bcarc.org
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Berkshire County Educational Associates
BCEA provides tutoring, remediation, and other educational interventions for at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities.
BCEA acts as a source of information for the members regarding various aspects of the education of at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities.
BCEA gives direction to all groups dealing with the education of at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities.
BCEA acts as a liaison among groups dealing with the education of at-risk individuals and individuals with disabilities.
19 Pine Street
Pittsfield, MA MA
Phone: 413-448-8474
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Berkshire County Regional Employment Board
The mission of the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, Inc. (BCREB) is to provide leadership for workforce development in Berkshire County by facilitating the development of and access to education, training and employment opportunities designed to meet the needs of the regions employers and diverse workforce.
Berkshire Environmental Action Team
Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) is a non-profit environmental organization whose mission is to protect the environment in the Berkshires and beyond. We believe that an informed and engaged citizenry is the environment’s best protection. BEAT reaches out to the community to help people understand our environmental assets and the laws designed to protect them. BEAT creates and distributes a weekly e-newsletter that includes environmental news, a calendar of environmental events, and public notices; we also videotape public meetings and produce programs related to environmental protection to air on community television. BEAT organizes river cleanups of the Housatonic River and organizes and trains volunteer wildlife trackers whose skills allow us to maintain a database of information related to the mammals of western Massachusetts. BEAT shares information with scientists and highway planners to help them make decisions that protect both motorists and animals. BEAT also responds to environmental violations by notifying authorities and monitoring their responses.
Berkshire Hills Chorus
The Berkshire Hills Chorus of Sweet Adelines rehearses every Tuesday night, except in December. Rehearsals are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center (formerly known as Girls, Inc.), 165 East Street, Pittsfield. Guests, please enter through the front door. Our director is Valeri Reynolds, a very dynamic and talented woman with a broad musical background
Berkshire Humane Society
In addition to adoptions, our services include dog training classes, educational programs in local schools, a childrens summer camp, low-cost spay/neuter assistance, health clinics and a pet food bank. We also assist those who are having behavioral problems with their pets.
Berkshire Immigrant Center
Support, advocacy, information and referral for immigrants, especially assistance with U.S. immigration system. Serves immigrant in Berkshires.
Berkshire Medical Center
Volunteer Care Partner Program (Helping Hands). The purpose of this program is to provide caring support for patients who do not have family or friends available. The goal is to prevent loneliness and isolation, and reduce the anxiety of illness and hospitalization.Volunteers may do things such as visiting with patients, helping to set up a meal tray, taking patients for wheelchair walks, and activities like playing cards or assembling puzzles.
Berkshire Museum
"Wally," a life-sized stegosaurus, stands on the front lawn of The Berkshire Museum welcoming visitors to the only art, natural science and history museum in Western Massachusetts. The natural science galleries feature fresh displays and interactive activities -- geared to inspire the natural scientist in everyone! The Fine Art Collections include ancient art from Egypt, Greece and China, Hudson River School landscapes and historic artifacts to name a few. A must-see Aquarium features marine and fresh water habitats from all over the world and a "touch tank" allows children to touch live sea urchins, horseshoe crabs, and sea stars. A Refrigerator Art Gallery exhibits childrens artwork and the wacky Vend-O-Mat offers both fun and snacks. The Museum Store features unique, affordable items for the whole family, including a large selection of educational games and toys for kids. The Museums 300-seat theater offers a variety of programs, with Little Cinema--the best in independent film through September-and concerts, childrens programs, performances, film festivals and lectures scheduled throughout the rest of the year. Admission fee.
Berkshire Museum
Berkshire Museum aims to bring people together by making inspiring connections with art, history, and natural science.
39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413.443.7171
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Berkshire South Regional Community Center
We provide a wide variety of programming for all ages. We offer Youth Programming for After School, Vacation Days, Teacher In-Service Days and Summer Camp. Our Early Childhood Education programming includes a licenced preschool, preschool enrichment classes, playgroups and water classes. Other programming includes specialized Aquatic and Fitness classes as well as a number of clubs and Community Events.
Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition
BSCC provides a monthly adult support group, a monthly youth support group, a bimonthly calendar of events of interest to the GLBT community, a telephone Infoline (number is 413-243-8484), infisocials and other educational events, a speakers bureau, pot lock suppers, a yearly festival and other events.BSCC
P.O. Box 4921
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Phone: (413) 243-8484
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Berkshire United Way
Berkshire United Way works to solve the most pressing problems in the Berkshires by building collaborations among businesses, non-profits, faith-based groups, donors, volunteers and the public sector. Together the community identifies needs, develops solutions, and invests in programs that attack root causes and deliver meaningful and measurable results - all to create sustainable changes in Berkshire County.
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 111 of North Adams is seeking both youth members and adult volunteers to join our new Co-ed Venture Crew
P.O. Box 292
MA, MA 01225
Phone: 4134642122
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Boy Scouts of America, Western Massachusetts Council
The Boy Scouts of America offers programs for young men and women that provide citizenship training, character building, mental and physical fitness.
Catholic Youth Center
Our programs and services offer a safe environment for youth and families. We offer an After School Program, Recreational & Sports instruction and programs, a Service Society, Summer Camp and more.
26 Melville St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-445-5496
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Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity
CBHFH builds or renovates houses to sell to very low income families. Such families are required to spend 500 hours of sweat equity prior to occupancy. Upon completion, Habitat sells the house to the partner family at no profit and issues a no-interest mortgage. Partner families are screened by the Family Selection Committee based on need, willingness to partner, and ability to pay the mortgage.
CHP-South Berkshire Community Coalition
The mission of SBCC is to prevent and/or delay the onset of alcohol and other drug use among youth in South Berkshire County in a long-term and sustainable manner and to empower the community by advancing community generated ideas.
Community Access to the Arts
CATA offers over 1,000 individual classes in painting, drawing, dance, juggling, poetry, yoga, acting, collage,singing and drumming. Classes take place in our studio at 70 Railroad Street and in 26 different educational, therapeutic, and cultural settings. Our art is shared with the public through our annual performance and Gala in May, our annual art show and poetry reading, and other special events throughout the year.
Community Enterprises Inc.
Community Enterprises, Inc. supports self-determination for individuals with disabilities to actively live learn, and work in the community.
Community Health Programs
CHPs mission is to provide quality health care and wellness services to people of all ages in southern and central Berkshire County regardless of their insurance status, immigrant status, or ability to pay. CHP has served Berkshire County since 1975, when it was founded as Children’s Health Program, a pediatric health clinic. In 2000, the agency obtained federal designation for its health center, opening its doors to adults and elders as Community Health Programs. Today, CHP serves over 10,000 people of all ages via nine programs: two Federally Qualified Health Centers – in Great Barrington and in Pittsfield, MA; CHP Family Support Services (comprised of CHP First Steps, our early intervention program; CHP Family Network, providing educational playgroups for children age 0-5 throughout our service area and parent education and social support; and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) providing healthy food and nutrition education to eligible families); CHP Dental Center, a comprehensive dental practice, opened in 2008; CHP Barrington OB/GYN, comprehensive women’s health care services; the South Berkshire Youth Coalition, working to reduce substance abuse among youth; and a federally funded Care Coordination Program offering preventive cancer screenings for women 40-64 yrs old.
Dalton Cooperative Nursery School, Inc.
The Dalton Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. (DCNS) is a community service for all three and four year old children of Dalton and the surrounding communities. It is not a child-care program, but is an educational supplement to the home environment, offering opportunities for experiences that promote social, physical, emotional and intellectual growth. We believe that the years from three to five are of vital importance. At these ages, children are ready and eager to learn. The nursery school can provide first-hand experiences to enrich the child’s background and further stimulate his or her desire to learn.
514 Main Street
Dalton, MA 01226
Phone: (413) 684-1064
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Discover Albinism Uganda
Discover Albinism Uganda promotes albinism awareness as well as providing support to people with albinism and their affected families in Uganda.
26 KENMAR DRIVE
UNIT 244
BILLERICA, MA
Phone: 9786019844
Website: www.disau.org
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Downtown Pittsfield, Inc.
The mission of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. is to foster the on-going growth and vitality of downtown through vision, leadership and advocacy and to position downtown as the creative and business hub of the Berkshires for the benefit of all.
33 Dunham Mall
Suite 101
Pittsfield, MA
Phone: 413.443.6501
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Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.
Meals on Wheels; Home Care Services; Caregiver Support; Elder Intervention, Information and Referral; Respite care; Companionship; Money Management
66 Wendell Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 499-0524
Website: www.esbci.org
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Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter
The Friends of Eleanor Sonsini Shelter, Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization, assumed operation of the shelter from the city of Pittsfield in 2006.
ADOPTION HOURS:
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 4pm - 8pm
Monday: Adoptions/surrenders by appointment only
Downing Industrial Park
Pittsfield, MA
Phone: (413) 448-9750
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Four Winds, Inc.
Programs for youth, teachers and adults in the areas of holistic education, self development and dialogue.
We also are home to GATE, the Global Alliance for Transforming Education.
Friends of the National Archives Pittsfield
The Friends support the National Archives volunteer program, offer research services to people unable to visit the facility, provide workshops and an annual conference to promote genealogy research and publish a quarterly award-winning newsletter, Archival Anecdotes.
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
Girl Scouts is the world’s largest organization of and for girls. Building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) is in the forefront of helping girls develop the courage, confidence and character to make a difference in their own lives, in their communities and in the world.
Girls Incorporated of the Berkshires
We are an affiliate of National Girls Incorporated, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our program shares this mission and we offer innovative programs that help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. Specific national programs address resisting harmful substances, community action, teen pregnancy prevention, science, math & technology, sports and fitness, media messages, self-defense and violence prevention, lifeskills, economic literacy and financial concepts. This program serves girls ages 5-18 with a specific emphasis on teens.
Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center, Inc.
We are a multi-service organization empowering children and youth, with a special emphasis on girls, to become responsible, confident and personally fulfilled individuals.
Our Programs
The Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center is committed to providing programs and activities that will help children and youth achieve their full potential. We provide a supportive environment that includes opportunities for active involvement with peers and caring, understanding adults. Click on a link below to read more about each program or Read more.
• ABC School Age Enrichment
• Aquatics
• Camps Stevenson-Witawentin
• Early Childhood Education
• Girls Incorporated of the Berkshires
• Youth Empowerment Services (YES)
• Outreach Program -Youth Empowerment Services Plus (Y.E.S. Plus)
Gould Farm
The services at the farm remain rooted in the belief that every person has something to contribute despite mental or emotional limitations. Central to the farm model is a structured, supportive work environment for guests. Volunteers, staff, and guests alike work together to run this 600-acre farm, whether tending to the gardens or roadside store, pasteurizing milk, or preparing wholesome meals. When guests can demonstrate an adequate understanding of their strengths and vulnerabilities, the Boston Program serves as a short-term springboard for practicing life skills necessary for living in an urban environment.
Greylock Language & Learning Center, Inc.
For individuals with learning disabilities, Greylock Language and Learning Center offers affordable language tutoring (remedial, pre-GED, GED preparation).
46 Howland Avenue, Ste. 3
Adams, MA 01220
Phone: 413-743-8475
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Herman Melville Arrowhead
Herman Melville Arrowhead presents a series of public programs year-round relating to Herman Melville and his life in the Berkshires. Ranging from lectures to discussion groups to special events, these programs educate and entertain.
A full range of programs for school children is also presented.
780 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 442-1793
Website: www.mobydick.org
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Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc.
Hillcrest Educational Centers provides individualized and comprehensive clinical, psychological and special education services for children, adolescents and families in Berkshire County, MA and the Northeast. The students served by Hillcrest have complex psychiatric, behavioral and/or developmental disorders, including autism, and a variety of high risk behaviors. Hillcrest programs and services are state licensed and certified, and the agency is accredited in behavioral health care by the Joint Commission. HEC programs include a therapeutic day education program, three residential treatment centers, and Hillcrest Psychological Services for children, adolescents and adults. Hillcrest also operates Hillcrest Dental Care, a family dental practice and the largest provider in Western Massachusetts for MassHealth recipients and special needs patients. Hillcrest is affiliated with Berkshire County Kid’s Place & Violence Prevention Center, a fully accredited Children’s Advocacy Center for victims of child abuse and domestic violence and their non-offending family members.
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-499-7924 x133
Website: hillcrestec.org
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HospiceCare in The Berkshires, Inc.
For over 30 years, HospiceCare in The Berkshires has offered quality, compassionate services for those living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The HospiceCare interdisciplinary team of professionals help the patient and family members make a plan of care to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and the family.
HospiceCare serves patients wherever they live: in the hospital, skilled nursing facility, assisted living, their own home or that of a relative or loved one.
877 South Street
Suite 1 West
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413-443-2994
Website: www.hcib.org
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IICD
We train people to work in Africa and Brazil. The Africa program is 18 months and Brazil is 9 months. We also have 2-3 internships available.
1117 Hancock Road
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267
Phone: 4134415126
Website: www.iicdmass.org
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IS183 Art School of the Berkshires
IS183 Art School of the Berkshires offers classes and workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry making and more for children, teens and adults, year-round in the studios of its historic landmark home in the Interlaken village of Stockbridge. IS183 is located at 13 Willard Hill Road, just off Route 183 via Trask Lane. Scholarships and Work-Exchange opportunities are available.
PO Box 1400/ 13 Willard Hill Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Phone: 413-298-5252
Website: www.is183.org
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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires provides the following programs and services to the community: Older Adult Kosher Hot Meal Program (congregate and home delivered meals); Social Work Services providing greatly needed service to homebound constituents, seniors, and other individuals and families seeking counseling from a Jewish perspective; the Berkshire Jewish Voice, a 10-times a year newspaper, published with the goal of keeping the Berkshire Jewish Community informed of local, national, and world news of Jewish interest; community educational and cultural programming ranging from adult education to community celebrations and trips and the funding of affiliate organizations and outside agencies.
Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts
Business, Community & College volunteers are placed in classrooms and after-school programs to implement curricula which address business and economic concepts and workforce skills that build in intensity from Kindergarten through grade twelve.
1500 Main St. Ste. 217/PO Box 15167
Springfield, MA 01115
Phone: 413-747-7670
Website: www.jawm.org
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Junior League of Berkshire County
JLBC is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving our community.
75 South Church STreet
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413.443.5151
Website: www.jlbc.info
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Lee Community Tennis Association
The Lee Community Tennis Association provides affordable tennis instruction and leagues for all ages and levels of ability. We have over 400 active members learning and playing tennis on 8 local public hard courts and multiple clay courts. Group and private tennis lessons are provided by our PTR certified instructor. We believe tennis should be fun, affordable, and accessible to the entire community.
Lee Youth Association
Since 1980, the Lee Youth Association has been serving the children and working families in Lee and surrounding communities. Currently the LYA operates almost 30 programs onsite and offsite serving a total enrollment of 850 young people from ages 2 years 9 months to 25 years old. Our programs focus on the social, healthy, educational and recreational development of children and young adults. They include the coordination of various sports leagues from Pre-K through young adult as well as before and after school care, Homework Help, the Busy Bee Preschool and teen programs.
Literacy Network of South Berkshire
We provide free one-on-one tutoring to adults who live or work in southern Berkshire County. Our trained volunteer tutors help students learn to read and write better; to learn English; or to prepare for the GED or US Citizenship exams.
Little Drummers
"Little Drummers is a volunteer group for children geared toward making a difference in the community, empowering children, and putting the focus on what we can GIVE, rather than GET in life."
Little Drummers is in it's third year of operation, we focus on one project a month.
Moments House, Inc
A place where no one feels alone
We are working to provide a warm home-like location where all Berkshire County residents living with a cancer diagnosis.
We plan to offer integrative care to the patient and their family and friends. They will be able to find out about services available in our area and comfort and support one another through their shared experiences.
Services and programs will include art therapies, mind and body therapies, dance and music, yoga, touch, workshops, support groups, social activities, and bereavement services.
These services will be geared to all including patient, spouses, caregivers, children, siblings, friends.
Specific programs will be geared toward all groups; men, women, children, teens, and will be flexible and dependent upon the needs of our community.
Music in Common, Inc.
FODfest, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen, empower, and educate communities through the universal language of music.
FODfest produces free, publicly accessible concerts, youth programs, and multimedia productions that promote its community-building mission with an interest in serving under-served areas and communities where there is a history of conflict.
National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
Dedicated in 1960 and declared a National Shrine by the Bishops of the United States on March 20, 1996, the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy sits atop the 350 panoramic acres of Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Massachusetts under the stewardship of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception.
The Marians of the Immaculate Conception are a religious Congregation of about 600 priests and brothers in 17 countries around the world with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother of God and The Divine Mercy. In addition, they operate the publishing apostolate Marian Press, which publishes a comprehensive selection of literature on the Blessed Mother and The Divine Mercy.
The National Shrine offers a year round daily Mass and devotional schedule including a Eucharistic Holy Hour, Confession, Rosary for Life, Holy Mass and the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. The JP II Guest House is available for personal retreats, tours of the National Shrine and the Marian Press are available by appointment and bus groups are welcome.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Norman Rockwell Museum is dedicated to education and art appreciation inspired by the legacy of Norman Rockwell. The museum preserves, studies and communicates with a worldwide audience the life, art and spirit of Norman Rockwell in the field of illustration.
The museum is a gathering place for reflection, involvement, and discovery through the enjoyment of the artist’s work. Norman Rockwells unique contributions to art and society, popular culture and social commentary influence the museum’s programs and interpretations.
9 Glendale Ave. P.O. Box 308
Stockbridge, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 298-4100
Website: www.nrm.org
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Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc.
The Northeast Center for Youth and Families, Inc. is a local foster care agency. We contract with Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health, and Department of Youth Services to provide foster care services for youth in Berkshire County and across the state. We have a number of wonderful foster homes in Berkshire County, and are always looking for more homes to join our team!
Our social workers on staff provide ongoing support and case management to you and the child(ren) placed in your home. There is a tax free stipend of $50 - $75 per day per child. All trainings needed for foster parents are offered in Berkshire County.
Option Institute
We offer personal growth workshops that provide practical tools and strategies to help people worldwide live happier and more fulfilling lives.
2080 S. Undermountain Rd
Sheffield,, MA 01257
Phone: 413-229-2100
Website: www.option.org
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at BCC
OLLI at BCC is a member-led organization for mature learners that offers non-credit courses for its members on a variety of topics that reflect a broad spectrum of interests. Classes are held throughout Berkshire County. There are no tests and no papers, just the opportunity to enjoy learning!
Pittsfield Family YMCA
The Y offers a full fitness facility-including a pool, classes, and raquetball courts, accredited childcare, before/after school care & youth programs
Quinns Legacy Foundation, Inc.
Quinns Legacy Foundation, Inc. was founded by Stephen and Ann Connally of Cheshire, MA., in memory of their son, Quinn, who died as the result of being struck in the neck by a hockey puck in December 2000. The foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing state-of-the-art athletic and educational support and to promoting self-esteem and sportsmanship for individuals and families of Berkshire County and the surrounding tri-state area.
Your contribution toward making the Quinn Connally Memorial Sports Facility a reality is greatly appreciated. Please send your tax deductible donations to:
Quinns Legacy Foundation, Inc.
c/o Berkshire Bank
66 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic® (RFB&D) works with leading publishers and technology innovators to bring accessible materials to individuals with visual and learning disabilities.
Available in every grade level and most subjects, RFB&D textbook and literature titles are used nationwide. In addition to the classics, RFB&Ds digial library provides current editions of state adopted texts ensuring students learn from the same versions as their classmates. Our textbooks, literature titles and other adult resource books are suitable for individuals, students and working professionals so that all can participate in lifelong learning.
RFB&D currently has more than 5,400 active volunteers nationwide who help bring textbook and literature titles to life for our members. Subject matter experts describe charts and graphs in math, science and other textbooks in order for the listener to receive the complete book experience. Each year their dedication and hard work allow us to add thousands of new digital books to our library.
Riverbrook Residence Inc.
Riverbrook Residence is a residential and day care program for women with developmental disabilities. Here at Riverbrook, we take the will to succeed, and we nurture it. With personal care, 24 hours a day. And endless activities, from skating to singing lessons. Jobs at the local inn to nights at the symphony. The result is a group of women who are more accomplished and confident with each passing day.
P.O. Box 478, 4 Ice Glen Road
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Phone: 413-298-4926
Website: www.riverbrook.org
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Sandisfield Arts Center
Performing arts series features local, regional, national and internationally recognized performers. Special events include poetry readings, art shows, historic house and garden tours and cafe-style performance series.
South Berkshire Community Coalition
Our mission is to prevent and/or delay the onset of alcohol and other drug use among youth in South County in a long term and sustainable manner and to empower the community by advancing community generated ideas.
The Berkshire Writers Room Inc.
We meet monthly in small groups to share our work, to invite and offer constructive comment and reassurance.
We regularly hold meetings on the commercial aspects of the craft of writing. We publish The Berkshire Review annually. We host frequent open readings throughout Berkshire County as well as present other events.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
The mission of The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is to work with our community to reduce hunger and increase food security. Since 1982, The Food Bank has been working behind the scenes of charitable organizations that provide food to people in need in western Massachusetts. Our 300 member agency programs include meal sites, food pantries, homeless shelters, childcare centers, and elder programs.
The Helen Berube Teen Parent Program
The Helen Berube Teen Parent Program is an alternative education site which services Pittsfields population of young mothers and their infants. Pregnant and parenting teens, under the age of 21 years, enroll in the program in an attempt to earn their high school diploma or obtain their General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The Helen Berube Teen Parent program offers an on-site, liscenced daycare. The Teen Parent Program provides support services in a 180-day school calendar year.
290 South Street; P.O. Box 1036
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Phone: (413) 443-2530
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The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. In Massachusetts, we have protected some 23,000 acres of crucial natural resources, and we lead science-based projects to keep nature healthy throughout the state.
Committed to solving the most urgent challenges facing people on Earth, we pioneer on-the ground and in-the-water approaches to protect and sustainably manage natural systems. From there, we bring proven solutions to scale through regional and global networks of conservation specialists.
From preserved lands to sustainable fishing, from clean water to healthy forests, from policy work to community volunteerism, we proudly represent the ideals of 28,000 members in Massachusetts and more than one million members globally.
404 LeGeyt Rd.
Sheffield, MA 01257
Phone: 4132290232
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The Nutrition Center
We provide nutrition counseling (almost always insurance reimbursable), cooking programs for children and adults, our summer farmers market,and a community garden.
The Option Institute
The Option Institute was founded in 1983 as a non-profit learning center where we work with individuals, couples, families and groups. We are the International Learning and Training Center for The Option
Process.
The Orion Society
The Orion Societys programs include:
* Orion magazine, a national bi-monthly magazine that has for twenty five years published top nature writers, photographers, and artists.
* The Orion Grassroots Network, which provides mentoring and services to grassroots advocacy organizations nationally
* Environmental Education, through books and services to teachers; and
* The publication of books, creation of events, and other programs that inspire and energize.
The Trustees of Reservations
The Trustees owns and cares for over 80 reservations totaling more than 21,000 acres of land. We also protect more than 12,000 additional acres through perpetual conservation restrictions on nearly 200 parcels of private land.
Among our area reservations are: Ashintully Gardens, Ashley House, Bartholomews Cobble, Bear Swamp, Bryant Homestead, Chesterfield Gorge, Field Farm, Glendale Falls, Goose Pond, McLennan Reservation, Mission House, Monument Mountain, Mountain Meadow Preserve, Naumkeag, Notchview, Questing, and Tyringham Cobble.
Visionaries, Inc.
Visionaries, Inc. was founded in 1993 on the principle that television can be used as an instrument of service. For nearly ten years, Visionaries, Inc. has been producing The Visionaries series for public television. Hosted by Sam Waterston of Law & Order, the 14-part documentary series highlights nonprofit organizations all around the world that are working to make positive social change.
P.O. Box 458, 1375 Boardman Street
Sheffield, MA MA
Phone: (413) 229-0350
Website: www.visionaries.org
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Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires
Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires is a volunteer-based community organization of local healthcare professionals and laypersons, supported by a small paid staff. Our volunteers are physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses; dentists, hygienists and dental assistants; optometrists; psychiatrists and therapists; acupuncturists and nutritionists. They are supported by lay volunteers who serve as administrators, office staff, fundraisers and interpreters. Together we provide free healthcare to people between the ages of 19 and 64,living and working in the Berkshire region who are currently uninsured. We offer our patients a modern, well-equipped, fully staffed healthcare facility with medical, dental, optometry and mental health counseling services. Our primary goal, beyond treating episodic events, is to provide ongoing care and bring patients into the healthcare system, while educating them on how to self-manage their health conditions.
Western Massachusetts Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Western Massachusetts Council provides Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting & Venturing through community organizations throughout Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin Counties. We also offer the Learning For Life program for K-12 youngsters in school districts.
Word Street
Word Street is a portable and static drop-in tutoring service. Students can stop by for help with anything related to reading or writing, for school assignments or independent literary projects. We are also a membership-based writers organization. We offer free creative writing workshops for kids and discounted ones for adult writers.
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