18 Degrees Invites Pittsfield Residents to Community Meetings
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – 18 Degrees announced two upcoming community meetings designed to share information about available supports and services, and to mobilize residents around collective safety & well-being.
Residents are invited to attend either of the following sessions:
Sept. 29 from 4:30-6:30 pm at 18 Degrees, 480 West St, Pittsfield
Sept. 30 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the former Morningside Community School, 100 Burbank St, Pittsfield
Each meeting will follow a community café structure, bringing residents together in small-group conversations about Pittsfield's strengths, challenges, and opportunities for collective action to ensure that every community member's voice is heard and valued.
These community mobilization meetings were requested by the City Council and build on 18 Degrees' existing outreach efforts. They are the first in a planned series, as meaningful change takes time and ongoing engagement. 18 Degrees is committed to continuing this community mobilization beyond the initial meetings because promoting safety and reducing violence depend on the involvement and partnership of the entire community.
"Consistent with our mission to champion access, opportunity, well-being, and belonging for all people, 18 Degrees will coordinate these meetings as welcoming, solutions-oriented forums. The purpose will be to confirm how community members can access supports, how concerns can be elevated, and how residents can participate in efforts to promote safety and positive change," President and CEO Stephanie Steed wrote.
18 Degrees welcomes Pittsfield residents to join these important conversations. Community participation is valued and will help inform ongoing outreach and support.
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