Social worker Jason Cuyler heads a program that helps people find a new path after they are released from jail

by 2nd Street 2nd Chances | Nov 22, 2022 | News

November 25, 2022Tony DobrowolskiThe Berkshire Eagle Jason Cuyler understands how hard it is for the formerly incarcerated to remain out of jail. “I truly believe that most of our clients want to make good, forward-thinking decisions and don’t choose to...

2nd Street Says Collaboration is Key to Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Persons

by 2nd Street 2nd Chances | Nov 21, 2022 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2022 Contact Amanda Powers2nd Street(518) [email protected] PITTSFIELD, MA — 2nd Street, an organization supporting formerly incarcerated men and women in Berkshire County, is making strides in the community since...

2nd Street Offers Women’s Aftercare Group

by 2nd Street 2nd Chances | Oct 24, 2022 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 24, 2022 Contact Amanda Powers2nd Street(518) [email protected] Formerly incarcerated women invited to informal meetings PITTSFIELD, MA —2nd Street, an organization supporting men and women in Berkshire County who were...

Here’s what community organizations hope to do with nearly $6 million in new ARPA awards

by 2nd Street 2nd Chances | Apr 28, 2022 | News

By Meg Britton-Mehlisch, The Berkshire Eagle Apr 14, 2022 PITTSFIELD — Nine months ago, city officials received the first distribution of American Rescue Plan money — federal coronavirus relief funds which now total $40.6 million and which officials have taken to...

Mayor Tyer Announces $5.9M in ARPA Community Awards

by 2nd Street 2nd Chances | Apr 14, 2022 | News

By Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff, Thursday, April 14, 2022 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Several rounds of applause filled council chambers on Thursday when Mayor Linda Tyer announced America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) community awards totaling $5.9 million. The 18 recipients...