Berkshire Immigrant Community Resources

SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRANTS & THEIR FAMILIES

WELCOME!
Whether it is your first visit to this site or you are back again, this site was created for YOU! Explore the RESOURCE DIRECTORY to find support from local services for Berkshire area immigrants. Use our CALENDAR to see details on upcoming events. Read our BULLETIN BOARD to learn more about matters related to life as an immigrant.

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RESOURCE DIRECTORY

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“BASIC” is the Berkshire Alliance to Support the Immigrant Community. We are an alliance of Berkshire-based organizations that created these resources specifically for immigrants.

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Resources Available

Health & Safety

Physical health
Mental health
Domestic violence support
Substance use services

*Many do not require health insurance

Housing

Housing search assistance
Eviction defense
Emergency shelters

Clothing & Household Goods

Free/low cost household goods
Free/low cost clothing

Food Assistance

Free or low cost groceries and meals
Food Pantries
Government Programs

Immigration & Legal

Immigration legal advice
Immigration pathways
Criminal issues
Divorce issues
Custody issues

Magnifying Glass selecting person-Human Resources

Employment

Resume writing
Job applications
Interview preparation
Job search sites
Help starting your own business

Children & Youth

Daycare
Summer camps
Youth programming
Parenting support

Financial Assistance

Financial help for rent and bill payment
Scholarships for the immigrant community

English Classes

English classes/tutors
Citizenship interview preparation

Transportation

Local cabs
Cars to hire
Accompaniment to immigration appointments
Public transportation

Banking & Financial

Opening bank accounts
Getting mortgages
Paying taxes
Applying for ITIN numbers
Workshops on financial literacy

Higher Education

High school diplomas
Vocational programs
Community colleges

Translation and Interpretation - diverse people speaking multiple languages

Translation & Interpretation

Document translations
Interpretation for appointments (legal, medical, educational, etc.)

Community

Cultural programming
Entertainment
Immigrant networks
Faith organizations

We're still building, please join us by adding your listing!

Disclaimer: All new listing submissions will be subject to approval by BASIC. We cannot guarantee that because a listing has been submitted, it will be approved.

“BASIC has been invaluable to me in my work to resettle Afghan evacuees in Berkshire County. Their collective institutional knowledge has allowed me to spend my time helping evacuees rather than researching resources. Through BASIC I can also let immigrant organizations know about the needs of our Afghan evacuees and refugee clients. Berkshire County is so lucky to have BASIC as a resource to serve our communities.”

Gabriela Sheehan

Former Berkshire Resettlement Coordinator, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts

See our Calendar to find an event near you!

EVENTS CALENDAR

We welcome your local events! You may add an event to our calendar by using the form here.
Please note that all new event submissions will be subject to approval by BASIC. We cannot guarantee that because an event has been submitted, it will be approved.