Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC)
Learn how you can support the Berkshire Immigrant Center!
The mission of the Berkshire Immigrant Center is to advocate for the rights of all immigrants by helping them navigate the complex U.S. immigration system with affordable legal services, local resources, and education.
The Berkshire Immigrant Center in Pittsfield has been serving the needs of the local immigrant community since 1997. BIC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, allowing it to provide affordable immigration legal services. Each year, BIC caseworkers assist over 800 clients with Green Cards, DACA protection, citizenship and more. In addition to legal support, BIC offers referrals, free citizenship test preparation classes, and presentations and workshops on immigration. The Center also provides emergency assistance to families who need help paying for basics like food and rent, and serves the entire region as a reliable source for updates on immigration changes.
To learn more, get involved, or find out how to make use of Berkshire Immigrant Center's services, click here.
Gratitude Spotlight: Thank you, Northern Berkshire Community!
In February, the compassionate guests of Wild Oats Market made a significant impact through their generous contributions to the Northern Berkshire Community’s Every Penny Counts Program. Their commitment to supporting local causes is truly commendable!
Every Penny Counts: When Wild Oats Market guests visit the coop, they have an opportunity to contributed to a greater cause. Their donations directly benefit the Northern Berkshire Community, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.
Gratitude Overflow: We extend our heartfelt thanks to each guest shopper who participated. Your collective generosity resulted in a total donation of $2,148.82! These funds were delivered and will go a long way in supporting essential community initiatives, .
The February 2024 recipient of this heartfelt giving, the Berkshire Immigrant Center, plays a vital role in advocating for immigrant rights. With Laurie, a dedicated volunteer, accepting the funds on behalf of the organization, we witnessed firsthand the power of community coming together to make a difference. Her personal experience in supporting her son-in-law’s legal journey to U.S. citizenship has fueled her commitment to helping others in our neighborhoods. We were honored to meet such a compassionate and giving soul!
Let’s continue to uplift one another, create positive change, and build a stronger, more compassionate community. Thank you, Wild Oats Market guests, for embodying the spirit of generosity!
Berkshire Immigrant Center
The mission of the Berkshire Immigrant Center is to advocate for the rights of all immigrants by helping them navigate the complex U.S. immigration system with affordable legal services, local resources, and education.
Berkshire Immigrant Center provides its clients with tools to help them overcome financial and cultural barriers, with the goals of strengthening civic engagement and creating equal opportunity for all. Berkshire Immigrant Center supports changes to systems which are unjust to immigrants, and supports state and national immigration advocacy efforts.
The Center assists more than 800 individuals annually -- including dozens each year from Northern Berkshire County.
Clients come from more than 60 countries. Our Case Workers are accredited by the Department of Justice to represent clients with the US Citizen and Immigration Services and give legal advice to those seeking immigration benefits in the US and education on civil rights.
February 2024 Recipient
Throughout February 2024, guests can round up the change or donate a denomination of their choice on their total purchase amount at checkout to Berkshire Immigrant Center. Donations will provide affordable, legal immigration services, free classes for US citizenship and emergency aid to immigrants in need within our community.