NAMI Annual Meeting

11:21AM / Saturday, October 04, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Berkshire County will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 8 at Zucchini’s Restaurant in Pittsfield from 5:30-8:00 p.m., with lite fare and refreshments served along with a cash bar.

The featured speaker will be Rachel Melendez-Mabee of Greylock Federal Credit Union, speaking about workplace burnout and psychological safety.

Along with a presentation of the 2024-2025 annual report, the organization will also be honoring three members of the community with their annual awards:

Stephen Barrow of the Brien Center, and also a volunteer for NAMI Berkshire County and Love of T Foundation, will receive the Eunice Zorbo Member of the Year award
Lindsay Cornwell of 2^nd Street 2^nd Chances will receive the Eunice Zorbo Citizen of the Year award
Meri-Ellen Morgans of the Brien Center will receive the Silver Ribbon Mental Health Advocate of the Year award.

Tickets are $50 with each ticket being entered into a grand prize drawing for a day pass at Mirival Berkshires.

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Community in Unity Day in Pittsfield

10:28AM / Friday, September 04, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Community in Unity Day: Living with Purpose will be held on the First Street Common from 10 to 4 on Monday, Sept. 7.

Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association have partnered with local resident Ricardo Reeves to host this event.

This will be a day dedicated to bringing the community together through music, art, food, and family-friendly activities.

The event will feature live music by Wanda Houston, children's art activities, food trucks, and community resources. The splash pad will be open for kids to enjoy, and water will be provided. Community in Unity Day is open to everyone free of charge and the event is senior friendly and will feature an interpreter.

This is a drug and alcohol-free event. Food trucks will have fare available for purchase.

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