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First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield Use Pearl St. Entrance Location: The First United Methodist Church at the corner of Fenn St. and Pearl St. is in the center of downtown Pittsfield near many social service agencies, making it convenient to access. Services: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and [...]
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Update and Schedule Day Center for the Homeless and Unemployed First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA Please join us in addressing the needs of the homeless and unemployed. Since February 3, a group has been working every Tuesday and Thursday to prepare for the orientation and public opening. Orientation for Volunteers: Tuesday 2/22: [...]
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We opened the doors Feb. 3 as the official start of the day center for the homeless and jobless of Berkshire County. The center, at the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn St. in Pittsfield, will be open Tuesday and Thursday each week for three months. Depending on response, we will adjust the schedule and could possibly [...]
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What a winter storm we’re experiencing! Get out and enjoy the beauty of winter or stay inside and be cozy. We have lots of new members with some wonderful new offers. Winter is a great time to meet some new people and try out their services! If you have any trouble using our site, contact:Michael [...]
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Winter Break for Tuesday evening meeting Join us at the First United Methodist Church at 55 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm to support the Day Center for the Homeless and Unemployed. Co-Act members are busy with a variety of initiatives that are helping our community build [...]
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The Berkshire TimeBank Board of Advisors approved in writing the following non-discrimination policy at its January 25, 2011 meeting: The Berkshire TimeBank Board of Advisors, and Berkshire Timebank itself, does not discriminate as to ethnicity, age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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By Karen Andrews The services exchanged in a TimeBanking community are core functions for a healthy society – childcare, transportation, eldercare, handyman services, homework help, cooking, respite care, office assistance, tutoring, yard work, companionship, house-cleaning, and neighborhood watch. We all know it “takes a village to raise a child.” TimeBanking answers the question: What does [...]
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Berkshire County’s New Transportation Website: www.berkshiret.com Last year Berkshire Co-Act, Inc. began an assessment of transportation access issues for Berkshire County. Input from 14 managers and caseworkers in the health and human services field showed the need for a user-friendly transportation website that would list all transportation options in one place. Eighty percent of those [...]
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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 [...]
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