Local Service Providers GO BLUE for Autism Awareness this April
MEDIA CONTACT: Katrina Cardillo– 413-499-4241 Ext. 254 kcardillo@bcarc.org Berkshire County Arc FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Service Providers GO BLUE for Autism Awareness this April Starting April 6th with an Autism Celebration Event & Art Show PITTSFIELD, MA, MARCH 6, 2018 – April is Autism Awareness month, celebrated glo [...]
Berkshire County Arc is Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Scholarships
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc is Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Scholarships PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Mar. 5, 2018) – Berkshire County Arc announces its 2018 scholarship award program. High school seniors pursuing undergraduate education in the field of hum [...]
Berkshire County Arc Celebrates Brain Injury Awareness Month with Film Screening of “The Crash Reel”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc Celebrates Brain Injury Awareness Month with Film Screening of “The Crash Reel” Pittsfield, Mass. (Mar. 1, 2018) – Berkshire County Arc (BCArc) is celebrating March’s Brain Injury Awareness Month with a film screening of “The [...]
Chris Reese Receives His Diploma
Written by: Abigail Bolner It was a normal afternoon at the residence but this time I was greeted at the door with a smiling Chris Reese who is excitedly yelling my name from the front doorway, hurrying me to come inside. I run up the stairs and into the house, Chris running in front of me, saying, “Come upstairs! I want to sh [...]
The Latest Broad Stroke of an Artist
Andrew LaPatin is a student at Pittsfield High School, a CATA artist, and an aspiring entrepreneur. Andrew is connected to Berkshire County Arc through Advantage Employee Network, a Division of Berkshire County Arc. A prolific cartoonist, illustrator, and wall muralist known for his playful color choices and precise lines, And [...]
William’s Day
William’s Day By: Amy Perry Mercier, Down Syndrome Family Group Member and Mother William was diagnosed with Down Syndrome before he was born. I found it so helpful as it gave me time to prepare so I wasn’t grieving the child I thought I was going to have, but instead I’d celebrate the birth of child I did have. I reached ou [...]
The Buddy Walk of the Berkshires
The Buddy Walk of the Berkshires By: Down Syndrome Family Group Member/Mother Donna Narey What an amazing sight! 1,200 people all in green shirts walking down the Main Street of Dalton. As a parent, knowing these walkers were all here to celebrate my child and his fellow persons with Down Syndrome, makes the walk even more a [...]
Berkshire County Arc Hires Director of Brain Injury Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc Hires Director of Brain Injury Services PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Oct. 17, 2017) – Berkshire County Arc (BCArc) hires Director of Brain Injury Services, Amber Steele. Amber has been with BCArc since 2011. She has worked in a variet [...]
11th Annual Buddy Walk of the Berkshires Draws More Than 1,200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 11th Annual Buddy Walk of the Berkshires Draws More Than 1,200 DALTON, Mass. (Oct. 12, 2017) – The 11th Annual Buddy Walk® of the Berkshires was held on Saturday, September 30 and boasted more than 1,200 participants. The event is hosted annually [...]
Berkshire County Arc To Hold 63rd Annual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc To Hold 63rd Annual Meeting PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Sept. 28, 2017) – Berkshire County Arc will hold its 63rd Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 a.m. at the ITAM Lodge in Pittsfield. Awards will be presented to individua [...]
Berkshire County Arc Holds Winter Clothing Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berkshire County Arc 395 South Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Berkshire County Arc Holds Winter Clothing Drive PITTSFIELD, Mass. (Sept. 26, 2017) – Berkshire County Arc is holding a clothing drive and will be accepting gently-used coats, scarves, hats and mittens - as well as winter clothing items that have [...]
