Housing resource fair to be held in Pittsfield

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Individuals in Pittsfield in need of stable and secure housing are invited to attend a housing resource fair.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from local housing organizations and agencies, learn about affordable housing options, and receive information on resources for rental assistance.

The event is being held on Thursday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Persip Park, located at 175 North Street in Pittsfield. In case of rain, the fair will move to the Berkshire Athenaeum.

“The purpose of the fair is to bring together community organizations and the residents they serve to create meaningful community connections and provide support for those in need,” said Kim Borden, chairperson of the city’s Homeless Advisory Committee. “We are building upon the
success of previous housing resource fairs.”

The fair is organized by the City of Pittsfield’s Homeless Advisory Committee. Participating agencies include ServiceNet, Upside 413 (formerly Berkshire County Regional Housing), Second Street Second Chances, Elder Services, The Christian Center, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, ADLIB, Hearthway (formerly Berkshire Housing) and the Pittsfield Housing Authority.

For more information about the event, please contact Justine Dodds at (413) 499-9368 or by email to jdodds@cityofpittsfield.org.