Ebenezer Arhinful takes care of people. He did it in Ghana, and he does it in Pittsfield. So when he was awarded BCArc’s 2020 Employee of the Year, chosen from 750 employees, he felt his life’s work had been validated. “I have it in my heart to care for people,” Ebenezer told 80 coworkers on Zoom. “I [...]
Susanne was named 2020 Employment Services Exemplary Employment Award. She poses here with her award at the Staff Appreciation Drive-Thru Event. Susanne Brelsford manages individuals with disabilities who work with employers across the Berkshires. Employers, she explained, appreciate the arrangeme [...]
BCArc is pleased to announce Lisa H. Hopsicker as its new Director of Staff Development & Training, who returns to her native Berkshires after three decades away. Lisa has a diverse 35-year career in the human and social services field, starting at BCArc 35 years ago. She has spent her career ded [...]
After earning a degree as a vetnarian technician and working in the field, Haille Burkart decided to try a position at BCArc’s Center for Development. “It’s my favorite place to be,” Haille says, a year into the job. “It has a light, happy vibe. It’s a welcoming place for anyone. I still love animals [...]