By Samantha Goudey What stands out most to Alex about his work at BCArc isn’t the schedule, but the people whom he now proudly calls his friends. Since joining a BCArc group home last month as residential support staff, those connections have come naturally, and it’s not a mystery why. Anyone who me [...]
This was originally published in Visions, Issue IV 2025. Click here to see more issues of Visions. December 1, 2025 Since our inception in 1954, Berkshire County Arc has been part of the national Arc network, which includes 18 chapters in Massachusetts, and more than 600 chapters across the country. [...]
This article was originally published in The Provider, a statewide publication by The Providers' Council, distributed to human services organizations and lawmakers across the state. November 1, 2025 Every year we take over the town of Dalton for a day. More than 700 of us walk through the main stre [...]
This was originally published in BCArc's 2025 Annual Report. September 1, 2025 This year belongs to our staff. Yes, every year does. But this year more than most. They started new programs, expanded existing services, introduced innovative offerings, and enriched lives with the quality care a [...]
By Samantha Goudey My summer internship changed my life– all 21 years of it, to be exact. Now I know what you’re thinking: how could something as small as a summer internship change your life? Well, let me explain. Entering the summer before my Junior year, just having switched my major, the loomin [...]
By Samantha Goudey Terry, a BCArc employee of 23 years, has found her second home, one in the home of others. Located in the rolling hills of Lenox Dale, Terry, a sleep-in residential support worker, enjoys her late nights and early mornings with her residents. “I’m really happy.” Growing up as a na [...]
By Samantha Goudey After immigrating to the United States from Ghana, Bernard was excited to begin a new chapter. Helping people had always been at the forefront of his priorities, so a career in human services felt like a natural path to choose. "...I love working with our individuals. It’s [...]
By Samantha Goudey Tina has finally received the independence she always yearned for. Full of art, past accomplishments, movie CDs, and a pink room– this two bedroom Pittsfield apartment, which once was a dream, has become her reality. “It’s been a while since I have lived with someone, so I’m exci [...]
By Samantha Goudey Stephanie, a BCArc intern, has gained much more than just experience throughout her time at BCArc; she has additionally found an unexpected sense of confidence. Just over a year ago, Stephanie was a BCC student looking for field work to satisfy her certificate program’s requiremen [...]
By Samantha Goudey Nikki’s life changed in an instant. After falling severely ill with Coronavirus, an illness that was unknown at the time, Nikki suffered an unexpected fall that left her in a coma for two months and paralyzed from the neck down. What was supposed to be a brief illness quickly turne [...]