UNITED IN CONVERSATION
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to build bridges of understanding? We invite you to our second series of new community conversations to listen, learn, and share.
Hear from organizations and experts working to address real issues impacting our neighbors right here in Berkshire County, from food insecurity and disabilities to redlining and racism, and health insurance. Held in welcoming spaces to allow for open and meaningful dialogue.
Co-presented by Berkshire United Way and Northern Berkshire United Way, these conversations are FREE and all are welcome. Registration optional but encouraged; see form below.
Join us Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
October 14
Food Insecurity
Presented by Berkshire United Way
Speakers: representatives from Berkshire Bounty, Pittsfield Community Food Pantry, The Center, and Community Health Programs
Location: The Center (formerly The Christian Center), 193 Robbins Avenue, Pittsfield
October 28
Disability
Presented by Northern Berkshire United Way
Speaker: Randy Kinnas, UCP of Western Massachusetts/BFAIR
Location: NORAD Mill (3West Events), 3rd Floor, 60 Roberts Drive, North Adams
November 11
Redlining + Racism
Presented by Berkshire United Way
Speakers (to date): Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed, MCLA; representatives from NAACP Berkshires
Location: Greylock Federal Credit Union Community Empowerment Center, 75 Kellogg Street, Pittsfield
December 2
Health Insurance and upcoming changes
Presented by Northern Berkshire United Way
Speaker: Karen Baumbach, Ecu-Health Care
Location: NORAD Mill (3West Events), 3rd Floor, 60 Roberts Drive, North Adams