After nearly a month of living with three individuals who tested positive, another BCArc home has been cleared from the Board of Health. Ten staff members who managed the house during this challenging period and the other five of eight individuals who live there, all made it through the quarantine time without catching the virus.…
Wednesday, March 10, we made the tough call to cancel upcoming events in light of the current state of emergency regarding COVID-19, choosing to lead an effort to protect the most vulnerable among us. This decision is not without consequences for the future of the organization. I will cut right to the chase: ātac is…
Berkshire Baby Box provides a safe sleeping space for newborns, essential items, and an educational component which connects parents to local resources and community support. Every Berkshire family is eligible and since 2016, over 1,000 families have received their filled Berkshire Baby Box. OUR MISSION: To facilitate the well-being of ALL new families in Berkshire…
Thanks to supporters like you, we’re putting together art making kits to deliver to CATA artists with disabilities who have been isolated by the pandemic. These creative care packages include professional art supplies, like canvas, paper, paint brushes, markers, glue, pastels, and more, which help CATA artists participate in online workshops, no matter what materials…
In its brief 4 year history, Baseball in the Berkshires has quickly united the county in telling the rich history of baseball in Berkshires County. Upon its “birth” in 2016 a call went out for photos, stories, and artifacts. After collecting more than 250 items, the exhibit at Arrowhead was opened. Since that time with…
The Coronavirus has put a tremendous strain on the Berkshire County Arc’s entire system, the 1,000 people with disabilities who we serve, and our 800-member staff. We have closed all our programs except our 43 group homes, creating a financial loss—this includes closing our five day programs, and employment services. Some 20 of our 43…