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We are YOUR community action agency at work in Berkshire County.

We are committed to community programming that provides responsive approaches to the core needs of Berkshire County residents, and forges solutions to help people reach their fullest potential, making Berkshire County a better place to live in the process.

BCAC Programs:

Community Programming

- Children's Warm Clothing Program
- Food Security Programs

Financial Stability Programs

- C.A.R.s (Community Action Rides)
- Micro-loan Fund
- Rep Payee Program
- S.U.R.G.E. (Savings Up Resources for Growth and Empowerment)
- VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Financial Emergency Assistance

- Emergency Assistance and Referral Program
- Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Heating and Weatherization Programs

- AMPS (Appliance Management Program)
- HEARTWRAP (Heating Emergency Assistance Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance Program)
- LIHEAP (Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program)
- WAP (Weatherization Assistance Program)

And more!