UpSide413

09/01/2026

☕ Coffee + community = a pretty great way to start the day!

Join local public safety and community partners for Coffee with the Community on Tuesday, September 9th from 7:30–9:00 a.m. at the Pittsfield Fire Department Headquarters.

Stop by, grab a cup, meet some of the people working throughout our community, ask questions, and connect. A great opportunity to start your morning with some coffee and conversation! ☕💙

08/28/2026

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has issued this Request for Information from municipalities and homelessness service p

08/11/2026

Laura, Connie and Daisy had a great time getting out, meeting new people and enjoying a beautiful day at The Mount this past weekend! ☀️

Thank you to The Mount for putting on such a wonderful, fun event and for inviting us to be a part of it!

08/08/2026

☀️ Sunday plans? We’ve got you covered! 🎶🐐🎨

UpSide413 is excited to be at Community Day at The Mount tomorrow, Sunday, August 9, from 11 AM–2 PM!

Come enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with live music, stories, arts & crafts, baby goats (!!), food trucks, hands-on activities, and plenty of community fun. 🎸🥁🐐🍦

And while you’re there, come find the UpSide413 team and say hello! 👋 We love getting out into the community, meeting our neighbors, and sharing a little more about the resources and support available through UpSide413.

📍 The Mount | 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox
🗓️ Sunday, August 9
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM

We’ll see you at The Mount!

06/23/2026

Kayla Allen, Director of UpSide413's Dispute Resolution Center, is excited to be speaking at the Massachusetts Housing Partnership's 19th Housing Institute held on June 25–26 at the DCU Center in Worcester.

On Thursday June 25, she will be leading a session on conflict resolution and deescalation in public meetings, where they'll discuss the underlying dynamics of conflict and ways to reframe it to support consensus building.

The Housing Institute brings together municipal leaders, volunteers, and housing professionals from across Massachusetts to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and move affordable housing projects forward. It’s a valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate with others working to expand housing opportunities across the Commonwealth.

If you're involved in housing, planning, or community development, we highly recommend attending!

👉 Learn more & register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8d4kupy/lp/def40add-8ea7-4ae5-ba70-2c43b5a5ff12

Looking forward to seeing you in Worcester!

06/22/2026

Thank you for having us!

06/17/2026

📢WE'RE HIRING!📢

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community? Join our team!

We're growing! As our programs and services continue to expand across Berkshire County, we're adding talented professionals to our team in several departments. We're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who are passionate about helping others and creating positive change. Apply today and become part of something bigger!

Resident Services Coordinator
https://www.indeed.com/job/resident-services-coordinator-3acbe6c6c6810f29

Family Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Navigator
https://www.indeed.com/job/family-homelessness-prevention-and-diversion-navigator-0a9751e97982b258

Housing & Consumer Counselor/Mediator
https://www.indeed.com/job/housing-consumer-counselormediator-e9ca76b58ca9f410

Tenancy Preservation Program Coordinator
https://www.indeed.com/job/tenancy-preservation-program-service-coordinator-0ccca2fafe19eaef

Housing Search Case Manager
https://www.indeed.com/job/housing-search-case-manager-2a87c8fcf3e14e76

Family/School Mediator - Part Time
https://www.indeed.com/job/familyschool-coordinator-mediator-part-time-b354eb81d6f8eab3

Community Mediation Coordinator
https://www.indeed.com/job/community-mediation-coordinator-a9bdc59604ccc130

06/12/2026

06/02/2026

Protecting our community starts with staying informed.

Rental scams are on the rise, so it's important to verify information, stay alert, and use trusted housing resources. Together, we can help make the housing search and process safer for everyone. Affordablehousing.com is a trusted website for finding housing listings and waitlist. 🏠💙

Find affordable apartments, condos, houses, townhouses, and section 8 housing at AffordableHousing.com.

05/15/2026

⚠️ BERKSHIRE COUNTY SCAM ALERT: Protecting Our Veterans This Memorial Day ⚠️

As our community prepares to honor the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, the Berkshire Consumer Services Program wants to remind residents to stay vigilant. Scammers frequently use the emotional weight of Memorial Day to target local veterans, military families, and generous donors.

Dishonest actors are active right now, looking to exploit hard-earned benefits or redirect well-intentioned community donations into their own pockets.

Here are the top red flags the Berkshire Consumer Services Program recommends watching out for:

🔴 High-Risk Veteran Scams
"Pay-to-Play" VA Claims: Be highly skeptical of anyone charging upfront fees to help a veteran file for benefits or promising "expedited" processing. Free, accredited, and official assistance is always available.

Look-Alike Charities: Scammers invent patriotic-sounding organization names to pressure you into immediate donations via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

Spoofed Government Forms: Scammers may pose as official VA representatives who are "verifying" file information or direct deposit routing numbers.

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones

Verify the Charity: Before donating a single dollar, check the organization's rating and legitimacy on CharityNavigator.org or Watchdog.org.

Never Pay for VA Assistance: Never utilize unaccredited individuals or companies to handle VA claims. Work strictly with official VA resources or recognized, accredited Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs).

Keep Personal Data Secure: The VA will never cold-call, text, or email demanding your passwords, full Social Security number, or financial credentials.

Report Scams Locally!
If you or a loved one in Berkshire County encounters a suspicious offer, identity theft attempt, or a potential scam, don't keep it to yourself. Reach out to the Berkshire Consumer Services Program for local guidance, education, and consumer advocacy.

You can also file an official report nationally at VSAFE.gov or ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Let’s look out for our local veterans the way they looked out for us. 💙❤️