Finding creative and sustainable solutions that promote economic stability and alleviate the destabilizing effects of poverty on our neighbors in the Berkshires

Programs Offered

• Adult Education and Workforce Development
  • Adult Basic Education
  • Job Readiness
  • Job Training
• Benefits Assistance
  • EAEDC
  • Emergency Assistance
  • MASS Health
  • SNAP Benefits
  • Social Security
  • SSI/SSDI
  • TAFDC
• Energy Programs
  • Appliance Management Program
  • Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
  • Heating System Repair and Replacement
  • Utility Bill Discounts
  • Weatherization
• Food, Nutrition & Health
  • Food Banks & Pantries
• Housing Programs
  • Rental or Mortgage Assistance
• Money Management
  • Access to Safe and Affordable Financial Products
  • Asset Ownership Programs
  • Budget Counseling
  • Credit Building
  • Credit Counseling
  • Financial Capability Services
  • Financial Coaching
  • Financial Counseling
  • Financial Education
  • Incentivized Davings Programs
  • VITA

Communities Served

• Adams
• Alford
• Becket
• Cheshire
• Clarksburg
• Dalton
• Egremont
• Florida
• Great Barrington
• Hancock
• Hinsdale
• Lanesborough
• Lee
• Lenox
• Monterey
• Mount Washington
• New Ashford
• New Marlborough
• North Adams
• Otis
• Peru
• Pittsfield
• Richmond
• Sandisfield
• Savoy
• Sheffield
• Stockbridge
• Tyringham
• Washington
• West Stockbridge
• Williamstown
• Windsor

Jobs

Employment Opportunities at Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc.

Additional Info

We offer Emergency Loan program and our “Community Action Rides…CARS” program which works with a local credit union and car dealership to purchase reliable transportation for qualifying individuals.