Berkshire County Arc

04/27/2026

BCArc is proud to recognize six dedicated staff members who were named Employees of the Quarter for Q1 2026.

Congratulations to the winners!

04/15/2026

Looking for a career in healthcare?

BCArc will be hosting a Healthcare Hiring Event on April 30 at our Pittsfield and Westfield offices. Guaranteed interviews, walk-ins welcome.

Register to attend at https://bcarc.org/careers/

Supporting People. Enriching Lives. NOW HIRING across Berkshire County and Pioneer Valley. See available careers and apply today!

04/10/2026

Albert recently celebrated his 83rd birthday with the help of his housemates. Happy Birthday Albert! 🎉

04/08/2026

Thank you to the Town of Becket for Supporting Berkshire County Arc’s Green Redeem initiative.

Becket residents can now donate their redeemable bottles and cans and support the business where adults with disabilities work.

Thank you Peter Terpak, Professional Disposal, for providing the bin, and JG Ivy for growing the BCArc business.

Learn more about The Green Redeem: https://thegreenredeem.com/

03/31/2026

Loida, Carol, and Tracy visited the Berkshire Botanical Garden today in Stockbridge.

Both Loida and Carol have art work on display and for sale. Carol's sold, as you can see the excitement on her face.

These pieces were created during Nu-Opps' art workshops with Community Access to the Arts.

03/25/2026

Rosie, who was very hesitant at first, faced her fears and tried out adaptive ice skating with All Out Adventures. She ended up loving it and having a great time.

03/20/2026

Human Service Providers of the Berkshires came together for the Berkshire Legislative Breakfast for Disability Advocacy. Attendees communicated directly to legislators on wages, transportation, brain injury services, and healthcare access. The event presented a unified agenda of legislative issues that impact all human service organizations in the region.

Thank you to State Senator Paul Mark, State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Representative John Barrett, State Rep. Leigh Davis, and Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti for attending, as well as representatives from U..S. Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Richard Neal's offices.

03/18/2026

Chris, Vice President of Residential Services, and Scott, Director of Brain Injury Services, spoke on Live 95.9 about National Brain Injury Awareness Month at BCArc.

Chris and Scott from Berkshire County Arc popped over to talk about brain injury awareness.

03/16/2026

Jill's paintings, made with Community Access to the Arts, are now displayed and available for purchase at Berkshire Botanical Garden. Congratulations Jill!

Friends Stan and Margarette accompanied Jill to see the exhibit. The three of them attend Nu-Opps, BCArc's day habilitation for adults with brain injuries.

03/12/2026

After an illustrious career in human services spanning over 30 years, Mark has started a new chapter as a Site Manager of a BCArc Brain Injury home, and is committed to helping individuals to reach their goals.

“We’re there to support them and witness the moment when things click for them.”

Read the full story: https://bcarc.org/mark/

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month. BCArc is dedicated to providing excellent care for individuals with brain injuries across Western Mass.

03/06/2026

Today is National Employee Appreciation Day. Thank you BCArc staff for your dedication to the individuals we support.

03/05/2026

Nicole, Eva and Chris of BCArc's Family Support and Employment Departments attended the Pittsfield High School Best Buddies Resource Fair.

At the fair, they explained to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities the resources that exist within the community. General education students also learned about the internships and careers available at BCArc.

“It was a lot of fun meeting all the students and hearing about their goals in life,” said Eva.

Learn more about BCArc's internship opportunities: https://bcarc.org/programs/internship-opportunities/