Making social justice real in the Berkshires!
1000s
OF BERKSHIRE RESIDENTS
REPRESENTED
19
MEMBER GROUPS
ACROSS THE COUNTY
3
1
ACTIVE ISSUE CAMPAIGNS
UNITED
COMMUNITY
We act towards justice by building relationships within our communities
and across lines of difference, developing our leaders' skills in the public arena,
and taking action on issues of common concern.
Black and Multicultural Studies in Pittsfield Public Schools
Our leaders, who carry years of lived and learned experiences of race, have collectively identified high school education as a crucial period for productively challenging ideas and beliefs about race.
Berkshire Sanctuary Network and the Immigrant Accompaniment Program
We're fighting fear and isolation by empowering leaders within the Latino and immigrant community, as well as our American leaders with citizenship, to speak up and make systemic change.
Volunteer Driver Program Campaign
We're building relationships between those facing transportation challenges and regional power brokers, researching and developing innovative models for statewide transportation, and pushing for their implementation.
Don't miss our 2020 Annual Convention!
This year's Annual Convention is all about making social justice real in our community!
Join us on January 26th as we welcome new members, celebrate our 2019 successes, and witness the power of organizing in action!
"Organizing is a magic, born of materials we all have:
stories, interest in others, being moved to action on behalf of relationships…
all these elements coming together deepens and enriches community."
- Martha Congdon, BIO President
Whether it's strategizing, story-telling, or skill-building, we've got something for everyone.
Check our calendar to see how you can plug in!
It all begins with relationship. We want to hear what's calling you to the fight for justice.
Schedule time with one of our organizers to get started!
Our work wouldn't be possible without your contributions.
A gift of any amount moves us one step closer to justice for all.
