Berkshire County Arc

08/07/2026

BCArc is proud to recognize five hard working staff members who were named Employees of the Quarter for Q2 2026.

Congratulations to the winners!

08/06/2026

Northview made a gift basket full of coffee, hot cocoa, office supplies, and freshly baked blueberry muffins for HospiceCare in The Berkshires, Inc. as a thank you for everything they do for the community.

Northview members volunteer at Hospice every week.

08/03/2026

Nikki, Tracy, and Jill have spent the last four Thursdays at the Berkshire Botanical Garden participating in a summer workshop offered by Community Access to the Arts.
They enjoyed painting outside and inside, creating different pieces that will be featured in an upcoming art show.

07/31/2026

Connie, one of BCArc's RNs, was named as The Caring Force's July Workforce Hero. Congratulations Connie and thank you for your hard work and dedication!

This July, we honor Constance Harris, a Registered Nurse Case Manager from Berkshire County Arc.

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day! BCArc hosts numerous interns throughout the year. The current summer interns — Lisa, Emily, and Claire — have been great additions to their programs.

Learn more about internships at BCArc: https://bcarc.org/programs/internship-opportunities/

07/30/2026

BCArc's residential advocates held their annual comfort backpack drive for DCF. Over 80 backpacks were donated full of ADL items for children of all ages -- pajamas, socks, lotions, blankets, soaps, toothbrushes, and much more.

Thank you to everyone who donated!

07/27/2026

BCArc's Brain Injury department recently moved Elizabeth into her forever home in the Pioneer Valley.

Welcome home Elizabeth!

07/24/2026

D'Juana stepped out of her comfort zone when she began working as a residential relief staff at BCArc. A year later, she was named one of BCArc's Employees of the Quarter for her kindness, hard work, and willingness to help.

“The individuals make it special. Just one little thing they say, or do, has the power to connect me to them.”

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

07/22/2026

BCArc is proud of the athletes who represented Western Mass at the U.S. Special Olympics!

Three BCArc Titans athletes proudly represented Massachusetts at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, earning bronze medals while showcasing determination, teamwork and the spirit of inclusion.

07/15/2026

Join BCArc & the BCArc Down Syndrome Family Group for the 20th Annual Buddy Walk of the Berkshires.

Enjoy a day of raising Down Syndrome awareness, lunch, raffles, music, and more.

Register to walk: https://bit.ly/BuddyWalk2026
Register to sponsor/ buy raffle tickets: https://bit.ly/BuddyWalkSponsor2026