Case Manager Sets Goals and Expectations for Individuals and Families
Shaunna at Crossroads Shaunna Christiana has worked a good number of jobs in her life. But the role of care-giver—of helping people—is the role she feels most comfortable. “When you come in to work, and walk through those doors, you can’t help but smile when you see the individuals we serve,” she said, talking specifically a [...]
Berkshire County Arc is Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc is Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Scholarships PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Jan. 29, 2019) – Berkshire County Arc announces its 2019 scholarship award program. High school seniors pursuing undergraduate education in the field of hu [...]
Berkshire County Arc Rebrands Employment Services Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc Rebrands Employment Services Division PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Tues. Jan. 15, 2019) – Berkshire County Arc first began providing community based employment services in 1984. In the early nineties, in order to market what was then a [...]
Berkshire County Arc Opens Brain Injury Day Program, Nu-Opps in Lee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc Opens Brain Injury Day Program, Nu-Opps in Lee PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Tues. Jan. 8, 2019) – Berkshire County Arc announces the grand opening of Nu-Opps, a brain injury day program providing new opportunities for cognitive wellness [...]
More than 1,200 Marchers Join the 12th Annual Buddy Walk of the Berkshires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 More than 1,200 Marchers Join the 12th Annual Buddy Walk of the Berkshires DALTON, Mass. (Oct. 10, 2018) – The 12th Annual Buddy Walk® of the Berkshires was held on Saturday, September 22nd and included more than 1,200 participants. The event is h [...]
Cooking Up A Storm at Transitions
Guest Bloggers: Jess & Izzy - Individuals attending the BCArc Transitions Community Based Day Services Program We made this salmon in Transitions in our new space in Pittsfield. It was healthy to eat for lunch and was fun to make. We shopped for the ingredients, and prepared the meal. The salmon and green beans turned out [...]
Berkshire County Arc Receives Two Year License and Certification from the DDS Office of Quality Enhancement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc Receives Two Year License and Certification from the DDS Office of Quality Enhancement PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Sept. 11, 2018) – Berkshire County Arc received the highest possible License and Certification of two years from the Dep [...]
Berkshire County Arc To Hold 64th Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc To Hold 64th Annual Meeting PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Aug. 28, 2018) – Berkshire County Arc will hold its 64th Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 a.m. at the Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield. Awards will be presented [...]
Berkshire County Arc’s Down Syndrome Family Group to Host 12th Annual Buddy Walk® of the Berkshires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc’s Down Syndrome Family Group to Host 12th Annual Buddy Walk® of the Berkshires PITTSFIELD, Mass. (July 17, 2018) – On Saturday, September 22, Berkshire County Arc’s (BCArc) Down Syndrome Family Group will host the 12th Annual [...]
Berkshire County Arc Awards Scholarships to Five Local High School Seniors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc Awards Scholarships to Five Local High School Seniors L-R: Ronayne, LaPointe, Flynn, Arsenau, Peets PITTSFIELD, Mass. (July 12, 2018) – Berkshire County Arc and the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group have awarde [...]