From iBerkshires, Delores Moore Named Teacher of the Month!

Delores Moore has been a staple in Pittsfield Public Schools for over 30 years. While she retired from her post in the school district this summer, her impact and presence have not wavered at all. In her role as Senior Site Coordinator of the After School Program here at 18 Degrees, she remains a beloved and vital presence in the community.

Her commitment to young people provides a safe and supportive environment where children can grow, thrive, and realize their full potential. Read the whole story, from iBerkshires.

Mentoring Awards and Accolades

We’re proud to share that, because of the effectiveness of our mentoring efforts and our commitment to youth and volunteers, Mass Mentoring has named us a Gold Partner by the National Quality Mentoring System (NQMS).

This designation reflects our commitment to excellence and affirms that our mentoring practices meet nationally recognized standards for quality and impact.

Being a Gold Partner provides reassurance to families, participants, and the community, that our program is built on best practices and continuous improvement.

It goes without saying that this accomplishment wouldn’t be possible without our Director of Volunteer Services, Amy Guachione. As a testament to her hard work and consistency, Amy was recently awarded the Pittsfield Rotary Club’s, Kagan Award. This award is given to only 2 people annually, for their commitment to volunteerism and going “above and beyond” what is expected. Alongside Amy is Peter White, fellow recipient of the award and Pittsfield City Councilor At-Large.

If you would like to get involved or learn more about 18 Degrees’ volunteer efforts, please reach out to aguachione@18degreesma.org

Learn more about volunteering!

K4H Alum, Geivens Dextra
Solo Recital on November 22!

Kids 4 Harmony alum and current staff member, Geivens Dextra, will be presenting a solo violin recital on Saturday, November 22, at 5:00 PM at St. John’s Church in Williamstown.

Geivens will be joined by pianist, Charles Tsui. Come enjoy an evening featuring works by Kreisler, Bach, & Wieniawski.

Location & Address
St. John’s Church
35 Park St, Williamstown, MA 01267

Parents as Teachers (PAT) Present at PatCon

Program Director and Peer Recovery Coach, Jaclyn Carnevale (left), went to Puerto Rico to present and educate attendees of the 2025 Parents as Teachers Conference!

The integration of Peer Recovery Coaches into the PAT program was first piloted in 2018 in Berkshire County, by 18 Degrees. Since then, the model has been a positive influence for other PAT programs across the country.

This specific approach was designed to better support pregnant and parenting individuals, as well as their families, with navigating substance use. More broadly, the mission of PAT is to promote the optimal early development, learning, and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers.

Driven by the leadership of Jaclyn, our Parents as Teachers program was recognized as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, by the Parents as Teachers Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process (QEIP).

November Happenings at the

Family Resource Center

The FRC has a jam-packed slate of events this November. Whether you’re looking for community connections, parenting resources, or a safe space to share your experiences, we have something for everyone!

Families Raising Families-

November 19

Are you caring for children as a grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, foster parent, or any other kinship caregiver? Come share your experiences over a light dinner in an inclusive space where you can connect, share, and learn from people in similar situations.

On Thursday, November 20th, we will be honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance, at Mr. Finn’s Cabaret of Barrington Stage Company, at 36 Linden St, Pittsfield MA. This is a free event, and will run from 6pm-8pm. For more details about how to RSVP, click here.

Please note: 18 Degrees and the Family Resource Center will be closed on November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.