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First a little history: In January 2009, Co-Act held the first collaborative meeting of managers and directors of local meal sites. Common needs and issues were discovered, such as running out of food at the end of the month and a lack of fresh produce and protein. It was not a shortage of food that [...]
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Day Center for Homeless and Unemployed & Temporary Shelter Meeting Notes from January 7, 2011 Next Meeting January 21, 2011 10 a.m to Noon First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield MA Objectives: Begin a Pilot Program that addresses immediate needs of homeless and unemployed residents from February 1 to May 1, 2011 utilizing the [...]
Read MoreHomeless and Unemployed Day Center and Temporary Shelter Meeting Friday, 1/7, 10 AM to Noon First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield MA Please join other health and human organizations and the faith community to explore the use of the First United Methodist Church to serve the homeless and unemployed. The Center will provide [...]
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Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, January 4 Day Center and Temporary Shelter for the Homeless 6:30 PM Pot Luck – 9:30 PM 52 Maple Hill, West Stockbridge, MA Directions: Take Rt. 102 through the center of West Stockbridge toward NY. Where Rt. 102 and 41 split, turn left; continue on 102 for one mile. Turn left [...]
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Berkshire Timebank Newsletter Issue #4 December 2010 In This Issue Berkshire Timebank at Habitat for Humanity The volunteers Berkshire Timebank had an enjoyable and productive morning at Habitat for Humanity in Pittsfield on Saturday, November 6, 2010. The Habitat day was our first Community Work Day, another way for members to get to know each [...]
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Pilot Program Homeless and Unemployed Day Center and Emergency Shelter Notes from 12/17 Meeting Next Meeting 1/7, 10 AM to Noon First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield MA We are grateful to the congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield for opening their doors to explore this pilot program and their [...]
Read MoreCommunity Coalition Forum for Central and Southern Berkshire County Addressing the Immediate Needs of the Homeless December 17, 2010, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield There are two pressing needs for the homeless in Pittsfield, which we will address during this meeting: the lack of a community day [...]
Read MoreFirst United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield A questionnaire to all health and human service organizations in our region has been given. This survey will also serve as a base for a community needs assessment administered by BCAC involving a large population of Berkshire residents.
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Next Forum: Friday, September 24, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA Announcement: After the completion of six community forums, along with participation of Seventy-two nonprofit organizations, Co-Act will be conducting a survey before resuming our monthly meetings in September. Starting in September the new time slot will [...]
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Coalition Meeting Debrief and Co-Act’s Web Presence Time: 6:30 PM Pot Luck – 7:30 PM Meeting Place: 52 Maple Hill, West Stockbridge, MA Phone: 413-232-7888 Directions: Take Rt. 102 through the center of West Stockbridge toward NY. Where Rt. 102 and 41 split, turn left on 102 for one mile. Turn left on Maple Hill [...]
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