Kids 4 Harmony

El Sistema-inspired free after school classical music program for social change.

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18 DEGREES RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT MENTORING PROGRAM
18 Degrees is pleased to have been awarded a second $20,000 grant from the Mass Mentoring Partnership to support youth in the Pittsfield Community Connection Program (PCC). This matching grant is further supported by generous grant funding we received in 2022 from Berkshire United Way. 18 Degrees is honored to partner with our local and state [...]
18 DEGREES ANNOUNCES NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO
The 18 Degrees Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Stephanie Steed, MEd, will assume the position of President and CEO on January 1, 2023. Steed, a longtime employee of the agency and current Vice President of Programs, assumes the position following the departure of Sarah Cook, who is leaving Western Massachusetts to spend [...]
Staff Spotlight, November 2022: Alison Mengel
By Stephanie Steed, Vice President of Programs Alison is a reflection of how empathy blended with clinical expertise results in a commitment to do what’s best. Through negotiation and problem-solving, she has helped children and families navigate the child welfare system on their paths to permanency. Alison knows the value of enriching activities and positive [...]

18 DEGREES RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT MENTORING PROGRAM