Brian & Fa’s Journey to Homeownership The following are Brian’s own words describing his journey to homeownership: Who’d have thought trimming overgrown bushes could be fun and engaging for a whole community? Recently, my neighborhood got together when we noticed some shrubbery obstructing parking and impacting nearby internet and power lines. Parents and children from […]
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Read MoreJoin Experience BCC Wednesday, April 17, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Located at Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 in the Library Come see the reimagined BCC – the most affordable option with more than 50 high quality programs for those looking to transfer or advance in their career. At Experience […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday, June 5, 2018, Berkshire Bank is participating in their Xtraordinary Day. All Berkshire Bank offices are closing at noon so their employees can spend the rest of the day volunteering in the communities they serve. We are excited to be a part of this day of giving! To learn more about Xtraordinary Day, […]
Read MoreMy experience working with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity as an AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer has been exceptional: I knew that my service as an AmeriCorps volunteer was going to be a rewarding experience, but as I’ve coupled that experience with Habitat for Humanity, I’ve been able to work with community members closely to help effect […]
Read MoreServing as an Americorps with Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is the rare opportunity to improve your skills and help others. I was constantly encouraged to learn new things. For example, I took online safety trainings, read Bridges out of Poverty, and read about Results Oriented Management. I was also able to greatly improve my […]
Read MoreAs a recent college graduate those were the two big items on my wish list. I was looking for a new sense of purpose and a community I could devote myself to. I had discovered Habitat for Humanity years before and spent hours, days, even whole weeks working alongside other volunteers on Habitat build sites […]
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