Shelters

Almost nine months after opening its doors in downtown Pittsfield, The First has become something its organizers hoped for but couldn’t guarantee: a place where people want to be. Jim, […]

ServiceNet is preparing to reopen its overnight warming center at First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield in mid-November, as reported in an Oct. 15 article in iBerkshires. The center, [...]

By Sabrina Damms Tuesday, June 30, 2026 iBerkshires PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just five months after opening, The First has already become a community hub for individuals in need of resources […]

At its annual meeting, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. recognized the innovative space and its partners with the Downtown Pittsfield Community Award. When communities accept that people without housing [...]

BY BRITTANY POLITO iBERKSHIRES THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Tenants began moving into the new permanent supportive housing units on West Housatonic Street this week. The 28 studio [...]

BY NATE HARRINGTON THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026 PITTSFIELD — Cold can kill. Fahrenheit temperatures in the single digits can cause frostbite in under an hour, even faster if […]

By Nate Harrington The Berkshire Eagle Dec 19, 2025 PITTSFIELD — After four years and $16 million in funding, Pittsfield unveiled 37 new permanent supportive apartments and a new housing resource [...]

BY BRITTANY POLITO iBERKSHIRES STAFF SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community members can escape the harsh temperatures and have a hot beverage at ServiceNet’s warming [...]

As winter approaches, ServiceNet’s Shelter and Housing Division has reopened its warming center in the dining area of the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield.  The warming center offers a [...]

BY BRITTANY POLITO iBERKSHIRES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Residents of The Pearl shelter have been cleaning downtown over the summer, creating a collective pride for the city [...]