May is National Nurses Month. BCArc is proud to have an excellent team of nurses who are dedicated to keeping individuals happy and healthy. Thank you nurses for the amazing work you do! Connie has dedicated her life to advocacy and supporting others through nursing, pastoring, and opening her home t [...]
Between two careers, spending time with family, traveling, and staying active, Aaron loves to keep a busy schedule. Aaron currently works two part-time jobs: Sample Express, where has been employed for over ten years, and Berkshire Mountain Lodge, where he joined the housekeeping crew two years ago [...]
By Nicole Lemire After an illustrious career in human services spanning over 30 years, Mark Lewis has begun a new chapter at BCArc as a Brain Injury Site Manager. Caregiving has always come naturally to Mark, who can recall early childhood memories of being at the grocery store with his parents and [...]
By Nicole Lemire “At the BICC, we all treat each other with respect and find peace with one another. Helping the members to succeed brings joy into my life.” Michael Giraud-Budd has found a way to channel his passion for caregiving through his job at BCArc’s Brain Injury Community Center. Working wit [...]
BCArc’s grant will provide 12 individuals a structured pathway to employment in the healthcare sector. Through partnerships with Sugar Hill and Craneville Place of Dalton, participants will receive hands-on training for entry-level healthcare positions. “This grant will give young adults with disabil [...]
To Benefit People with Disabilities Berkshire Hills Country Club / Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Expect the full event of golf, lunch, awards, raffles, silent auction, prizes, and dinner. $175 per person Credit cards accepted the day of the tournament Proper attire is required to play (i.e. collared shirt [...]
By Nicole Lemire Supporting their mother and earning an honest paycheck is the main motivation for twin brothers Alec and Austin. They both work part-time at Papa Joe’s Ristorante and Pizzeria in Pittsfield with the support of BCArc’s Employment Services. Austin started as Papa Joe’s five years ago, [...]
Shiwen “Wendy” Kanel accepting BCArc's Employee of the Year Award. Berkshire County Arc elected its Board of Directors and presented its Employee of the Year award, selected from more than 800 employees, at its Annual Meeting on Sept, 18, 2025, at the Country Club of Pittsfield. Rep. Tricia Farley- [...]
By Nicole Lemire Day Habilitation Specialist Alexis has found a passion for helping others and a fulfilling career at BCArc. A Berkshire native, Alexis moved to Tennessee for a year with her daughter, leaving her career as a hairdresser to become a Personal Care Assistant. Through this work, she disc [...]