January 30, 2010
by Paul Deslauriers
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Berkshire Co-Act , a citizen-based collaboration of volunteers and non-profit organizations have formally banded together to more effectively address issues related to assistance and nutrition throughout Central and Southern Berkshire County in Western Massachusetts. The launch event on 4/23 event was facilitated … Continue reading
January 23, 2010
by Paul Deslauriers
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The collective power that comes from grassroots organizing can raise a barn, find a missing child, respond to a natural disaster, or transform a nation. Community can bring healing and upliftment, and is the most powerful expression of celebration and … Continue reading
January 17, 2010
by Paul Deslauriers
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Title: Developing a Community Coalition Location: First United Methodist Church – 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA Description: Developing a Community Coalition A Forum for Social Service Organizations for Central and Southern Berkshire County Friday, January 29, 2010 – 9 AM … Continue reading
January 16, 2010
by Paul Deslauriers
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A timebank is a social, community building network of people who are serving each others needs by using their time as a currency. Basically, person A performs a service for person B and instead of being paid in money is … Continue reading
January 14, 2010
by Paul Deslauriers
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Time: January 19, 4 PM to 8 PM Place: the First Church of Christ Congregation, Pittsfield MA. Celebrate the culmination of a community drive with five great musical groups, free food from local restaurants, and benefit art auction. Volunteer registration, … Continue reading
January 14, 2010
by Paul Deslauriers
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Time: January 23, Friday, from 12 noon to 5 PM Place: First Methodist Church, Fenn St., Pittsfield. Participants will have an opportunity to network with others who are providing similar services in the region, ask directors of the Food Bank … Continue reading