Berkshire County Kids' Place

09/11/2025

The second honoree in this year’s Berkshire 25 is Brian Berkel, who retired from the State Police force in 2021 only to create a second career of giving back. He works part time at Berkshire County Kids’ Place as the coordinator of CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) and does community outreach in schools on Internet safety and human trafficking. Brian serves on the board of the Berkshire Coalition for Su***de Prevention, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, and on 1Berkshire Leadership Program’s steering committee. He is coordinator for the volunteer Berkshire LOSS (Local Outreach to Su***de Survivors) Team. Brian is also a parttime outdoor guide at Canyon Ranch. He volunteers as a radio host on WTBR-FM and is the race director of The Josh Billings Runaground. “I don’t know anyone else operating at his level of volunteer and community engagement,” says Liana Toscanini, executive director of the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires.

09/07/2025

09/05/2025

Thanks, Berkshire Eagle, for the coverage of Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride + After Party! We are looking forward to GREAT weather, GREAT day, GREAT cause! Sun, Sept 7, rider registration $25 on Wendell Ave 8:30-10:30 am. Kickstands up at 11 am. AFTER PARTY at Tavern at the A, 303 Crane Ave. FREE admission. ALL welcome. MUSIC with DJ Dave Isby. Raffles. FOOD and DRINK for purchase.

Berkshire County Kids’ Place and Violence Prevention Center Inc. will host the 30th annual Jimmy’s Ride on Sunday, Sept. 7, honoring the life of Jimmy Bernardo and raising essential funds

09/05/2025

THANKS iBerkshires.com for the coverage! Sunday (Sept 7) is a day we are "Driven to Stop Child Abuse." JOIN US! #

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire County Kids' Place and Violence Prevention Center, Inc., invites the community to join us for the 30th Annual Jimmy's Ride on Sunday, Sept. 7,...

09/04/2025

Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride + After Party thanks Haddad Subaru for donating TWO Silver Auto Detailing certificates valued at $229 each. WOW! And YOU can be a winner. Come to the After Party, Sun Sept 7, noon-3 at Tavern at the A 303 Crane Ave, Pittsfield, (admission is FREE) and snap up 25 chances for $10. WHAT A DEAL! Powerball, stand aside.

09/03/2025

, Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride + After Party is just around the corner on Sunday, September 7, so let's thank our sponsors: LIUNA Local 473, Interprint, Vermont Community Foundation, Cavallero Plastics, JH Maxymillian, Inc, Killeen Arace & Quinn, PC, Adams Community Bank, Berkshire County Sheriff's Office, Francis Investment Consulting, Injected Solutions, John's Building Suppply Ace Hardware, MacFarlane Office Products, Pineridge Construction, Balance Rock Investment Group, Comalli Group, Hill Engineers Architects and Planners, Inc., Law Office of Elizabeth Quigley, Lee Police Department, Mycom Federal Credit Union, Sheds N Stuff, Dery Funeral Home THANK YOU!

08/16/2025

30th Annual Jimmy’s Ride- Sunday, September 7th

08/01/2025

When it comes to sticking with the Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride + After Party, South County Tattoo & Piercing is a ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ supporter.

07/25/2025

to Greylock Federal Credit Union for their Presenting Level Sponsorship of Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride + After Party on Sunday, September 7! Kids' Place could not do it without you.

05/23/2025

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Enough Abuse and the Pittsfield Public Schools We’re proud to partner with “Enough Abuse” for an important virtual presentation focused on strengthening child safety in our schools and community. UPCOMING Community Webinar: We’re proud to partner with “Enough Abuse” for an important...

04/29/2025

Big congrats to Bob Maxwell on his retirement from Greylock Federal Credit Union! 🎉Bob’s not just a community champ—he’s also one of our amazing Kids' Place Board members. We’re so lucky to have him in our corner. Enjoy every minute, Bob! 💙💙

04/28/2025

Congratulations Berkshire County Kids' Place Board member Vanessa Justice. 🌹🫶🏼🌹

Make sure to stop into the Youth Department tomorrow, Saturday, March 8, 2025 between 10:30 a.m. and noon to meet our new Youth Librarian Vanessa Justice. Enjoy some donuts and coffee, too!