Community Resources

Let us help you connect to resources.

 

We have compiled informational documents and ways to connect to various resources throughout Berkshire County.

Please note that this page does not include all the resources available. For assistance with programs and resources, we recommend connecting with a Community Navigator at (413) 442-3181 x0.

* Community Navigation is a BUW-supported program through Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity

United Way, in partnership with SingleCare (formerly FamilyWize), offers a prescription discount program as a powerful resource for your community. Berkshire United Way has cards available in our office and at events.

The SingleCare Prescription Savings Card:

  • Always free to use by everyone – just show it to the pharmacist
  • Save up to 80% on 10,000+ prescription medications
  • Accepted at major pharmacy chains nationwide
  • No registration or eligibility requirements. Use it right away!
  • Sign up on SingleCare.com for additional member savings
  • Works whether you’re insured or underinsured
  • Unlimited uses

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Berkshire County Transportation Guide | Berkshires without Barriers (as of December 2022)

This guide was prepared by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, in cooperation with the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority, the Berkshire Regional Coordination Council on Transportation, the Common Wealth of Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration.

Free Taxi Rides

Call County Rainbow Taxi Transportation Service at 413-499-4300 (rides subject to approval).

call 413-499-4300 for free taxi rides

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Everyone deserves clean clothes, but getting your clothes clean can also be expensive. If you need help getting your laundry done, Laundry Love has you covered.

In collaboration with Cathedral of the Beloved, Zion Lutheran Church, and St. Stephen's in Pittsfield, the North Street Coin Op at 320 North Street in Pittsfield can assist low-income/no-income families and individuals.

Call Laurie at (413) 443-4646 to schedule an appointment* to wash your clothes. If you can't call, just drop in to make an appointment.

* Appointments are necessary.

» Learn more about Laundry Love

Habitat ReStore

399 Hubbard Avenue, Pittsfield
(413) 443-2106 or text (413) 449-3774 for donation appointment – include name, city/town, pick up or drop off, list of items, picture(s) of items. Or fill out form at: berkshirerestore.org/donate-goods/

will accept: appliances, furniture, pots/pans, windows, doors, tiles, cabinets, and more

Christian Center

193 Robbins Avenue, Pittsfield, (413) 443-2828
Clothing boutique: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday (closed during lunch 12:00-1:00)

Elizabeth Freeman Center

43 Francis Avenue, Pittsfield
Space is limited, no drop offs – please call first at (413) 499-2425

May accept: hygiene products, some clothing, bags/purses, luggage, pots/pans

Who can’t use some help saving money on utility bills? Mass Save, a state organization dedicated to energy efficiency, has a local program, Community First Partnership, that can help you navigate their programs. There are no-cost energy assessments, 75-100% off cost of insulation, great deals on heat pumps, and more.

Learn more about what you might be eligible for at https://ener-g-save.org/take-action/.

To get help signing up, call (978) 300-6536 or sign yourself up at www.masssave.com/egs.

 

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Mass Save home assessment flyer

The mission of Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is “Empowering the Northern Berkshire region to enhance the quality of life through our efforts at connecting, convening, and supporting all facets of the community.”

The Northern Berkshire Community Resource Guide (Northern Berkshire Guia de Recursos Comunitarios) outlines local resources including food access sites, disability services, family services, housing, transportation, substance use support, youth services, and more. It is updated every two years.