Ten young people were recognized for overcoming adversity and achieving goals with the help of programs through 18 Degrees.
Pittsfield Community Connection and West Main Connection, programs of 18 Degrees, hosted the event to shine a light on the efforts these young adults made to enter a path of new beginnings, 18 Degrees President and CEO Stephanie Steed said.
Steed, a longtime employee of the agency and current vice president of programs, assumes the position following the departure of Sarah Cook.