Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee Hosting Housing Resource Fair

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee is sponsoring their fourth Housing Resource Fair, which will be held at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. 
 
The fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.
 
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies to learn about affordable housing options and receive information on resources for rental assistance. Participating agencies include Upside 413, Second Street Second Chances, Hearthway, Elder Services, The Christian Center, AdLib, and Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity.
 
Kim Borden, Chairperson of the City's Homeless Advisory Committee, said that the Committee is building on the success of previous Housing Resource Fairs. 
 
"The resource fairs bring the community together and provide a space where organizations that provide housing opportunities can engage one-on-one with residents who are seeking housing and other supports," she said.
 

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Love of T Showcases Community at Gala

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

The event featured dining, raffles and an auction. Some $35,000 was raised to aid the peer-mentoring organization. See more photos here.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The non-profit Love of T celebrated its ever-growing community and raised funds to continue its mission during its "Dance the Blues Away" gala on Saturday. 
 
The organization works to help those struggling with suicidal thoughts lead beautiful and fulfilling lives. 
 
Over the years, it has established a community of people who understand each other's struggles and support one another, Love of T staff and participants said. 
 
This year, it has served more than 245 individuals and provided over 440 hours of peer support, and it hopes to keep growing, said board Chair Paul Farella.
 
"We achieve so much, and none of this happens without the collective effort of everyone in this room. Your support changes lives. It strengthens our community and helps to build a better future," he said. 
 
The event raised more than $35,000 from the seats, donations, and live auction. The event was sold out within three weeks of going on sale, Love of T founder Luke Fitzgerald said. 
 
"I want to thank everyone at a time where most organizations are in fear of having to pull back and cut services, Love of T is expanding," Fitzgerald said. 
 
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