August 2024 Newsletter Creating a Brighter Day for Immigrant Families 18 Degrees Family Resource Center staff and volunteers who went above and beyond! When immigrants from Haiti arrived in Pittsfield last fall, 18 Degrees Family Resource Center staff and volunteers (including Alexia, Maria, Joachim, and Makhete) and other local service providers stepped in to help. …
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July 2024 Highlights from 18 Degrees
Pride in Everything We Do During Pride Month in June and every day, 18 Degrees stands by the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Our Family Resource Center provides essential education, advocacy, and safe spaces for individuals and the broader community. And, our programming fosters a sense of belonging, strengthens connections, enhances safety, and cultivates youth …
Kids 4 Harmony July News
2024 K4H Gala Recording Now Available! Maybe you missed it, or maybe you want to see it again! See below for details. Enjoy the recording of this year’s performance in Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood, and other Kids 4 Harmony Gala-related videos, photos, and information on our event page! Thank you again to our generous …
Kids 4 Harmony to Receive $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Pittsfield Casual Concert Tuesday, June 4th at 5:30 pm Zion Lutheran Church 74 First Street, Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA—Kids 4 Harmony, a program of 18 Degrees, is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support the program’s free …
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April 2024 Highlights from 18 Degrees
Are You Enjoying This Newsletter?Our monthly newsletter provides a closer look at the impact that you–our volunteers, supporters, and community members–have on bringing new beginnings to light. Please let us know how we are doing by taking the brief 5-question survey below. All responses are anonymous. Thank you! Take The Survey April is National …
March 2024 Highlights from 18 Degrees
A New Day for Families and Children Our Intersection with the MA Dept. of Children and Families 18 Degrees' Family Networks teams are housed in the offices of the MA Department of Children and Families (DCF). They provide an access-hub of services providing stabilization support and advocacy. The work and pace are demanding, yet …
Kids 4 Harmony Spring 2024 Concert Schedule
Upcoming Performances CIAO! with Kids 4 Harmony Monday, May 20 at 7:00 pm St. John's Episcopal Church 35 Park St, Williamstown Once again, our friends from CIAO! have invited Kids 4 Harmony to share the stage with them at this annual concert. K4H musicians include students from both Pittsfield and North Adams. Kids 4 Harmony …
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January 2024 Highlights from 18 Degrees
Happy New Year From 18 Degrees! Anniversary Reflection from our President Thanks to my long history with 18 Degrees, I have a familiarity with the challenges our communities in Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley face, as well as their potential. During my first year as President & CEO, I’ve gained a new perspective highlighting …
December Highlights from 18 Degrees
Monthly News Highlights Introducing Our New Board Chair Sheila Heffernon's relationship with 18 Degrees began five years ago when she attended a Kids 4 Harmony Gala. It was clear to her that 18 Degrees is an agency that truly makes a difference in the lives of the people it serves. Shortly thereafter, Sheila joined the board …
18 Degrees Community Cookbook
Click below to view recipes submitted by 18 Degrees staff and families for our Community Cookbook.