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The mission of the Berkshire Immigrant Center is to assist individuals and families in making the economic, psychological and cultural adjustment to a new land, not only by meeting basic needs, but also by helping them to become active participants in our community. The Center also aims to build bridges of understanding and cooperation across cultures, to fight racism and discrimination in all forms, and to advocate for the rights of immigrants from all backgrounds.
The Center offers comprehensive services for individuals from more than 80 countries to promote civic engagement, facilitate cultural integration, and assist in navigating the complex U.S. immigration system.
·Citizenship assistance including application support, disability and fee waivers, English as a Second Language/Civics classes, follow-up and advocacy with the US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services ·Settlement Services: orientation, information, referrals and general counseling for recently arrived immigrants ·Advocacy and public education including consultation, group information sessions and workshops, and outreach to communities and… [Continue Reading]
ENGLISH CLASSES: Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County, 1 Wendall Avenue, Pittsfield, MA 413-499-9487, offers free English tutors South Berkshire Education Collaborative, 662 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230, 413-528-6263, sbec@educationalcollaborative.org , offers free ESOL classes for speakers of other languages The Literacy Network of South Berkshire, 100 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238 413-243-0471 info@litnetsb.org offers free tutoring… [Continue Reading]
Immigration support is at the core of what we do at the Berkshire Immigrant Center. If you need help with your application for citizenship or referrals to lawyers who can help, just ask us! Monthly legal clinics for free private consultations with an attorney Citizenship assistance – application support, disability and fee waivers, and ESL/Civics… [Continue Reading]
Orientation of local resources and referrals to community services Assistance with housing, jobs, and educational opportunities Interpretation and translation Enrollment in English as a Second Language classes or study with private tutors
The Berkshire Immigrant Center is committed to providing education and outreach to our community. Part of that commitment includes: Updates on immigration law and policy Workshops and technical assistance for employers, advocates, and social service providers Work with state and federal legislators in support of immigrant initiatives Voter education for new citizens
Cross-Cultural Action Network IMMIGRANT MEN: Their Untold Stories Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:15 – 1:45 PM at First Baptist Church 88 South St., Pittsfield A REVEALING LOOK AT COPING WITH FAMILY WORK HEALTH CULTURE $3 donation suggested Parking along Edwin Street (behind Crowne Plaza) or in the McKay Street Parking Garage Please do not park behind [...]
Unexpected funding cuts may force us to drastically cut services unless we raise $4500 per month to cover the $50,000 shortfall for the fiscal year. Please help us support the immigrant community as we do today Please make a tax deductible donation today ONLINE: use the DONATE button on the right to give online! CHECK: [...]
The Berkshire Immigrant Center
88 South Street ( First Baptist Church 2nd floor)
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Tel: (413) 445-4881
Fax: (413) 445-4802
info@berkshireic.com
Enter on the right side of the building facing the Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. We are on the second floor. If the door is locked, ring the bell on the left side of the door.
There is a metal handicapped ramp leading up to the entrance.
After 1 pm you must ring the doorbell on the left and we will come down to get you.
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