By Nicole Lemire As a newly appointed site manager of a residential program with new residents and new staff, many would be overwhelmed, but not Douglas. He sees it as an opportunity to build a program that is full of positive energy, good communication, and opportunities for growth. A former constru [...]
Deb Mercauto is about to mark her 30th year at Berkshire County Arc. She remembers like yesterday the moment 20 years ago that led her to the house she works in now. “I was working at a home in Pittsfield, and they needed someone to manage this house. I needed some convincing because I was happy wher [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Anita, far right, singing with Natalie Cole and Sissy People on stage at a concert. While visiting Natalie Cole backstage at a concert in Los Angeles, Anita Anderson watched Natalie argue with her back-up singer, and then she fired her on the spot. “Natalie was a friend of mine from UMass Amherst [...]
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 [...]
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 Rachael has found the ultimate work-life balance through BCArc. Rachael, a long-time employee, has spent nearly thirteen years with BCArc working in numerous positions such as Residential, the Center for Family Development, and Transitions. “Every program is a great program at BC [...]