Civitan Club of the Berskhires, Inc.

We are a group of volunteers from throughout Berkshire County. We have an organized way of approaching local community needs through hands-on service, fundraising and fellowship. We emphasize serving people with mental and physical disabilities. We help local charities in more ways than just writing a check.

1. Donate to food pantries and meal programs.

2. Cook and supply food for the barbecue at The Christian Center Westside Community Day.

3. Cook and supply food for a quarterly dinner at the First Baptist Church. 

4. Supply food, prepare meals, and deliver Christmas turkey dinners to 125 elderly and shut-ins.

5. Conduct food, towel, clothing, and toiletries drives for food pantries and community organizations.

6. Donate to a community winter heating program, to a children’s winter clothing program, and to a children’s shoes program.

7. Serve those with developmental disabilities by volunteering at Special Olympics events such as Monument Games, bowling and cornhole tournaments.

8. Enable boys and girls to go to camp and support therapeutic horse-riding program.

9. Sponsor a Little League Baseball team.

10. Volunteer at Salvation Army Bell Ringing.

11. Participate in Adopt-a-Highway Program and walks for charitable organizations.

12. Donate to organizations assisting cystic fibrosis, women in need, those with mental illness, and those with addictions.

13. Provide Berkshire County residents with information on local events and non-profit organizations through Know Your Berkshires, a monthly program on Pittsfield Community Public Television.

14. Award scholarships to high school graduates in Pittsfield and to Berkshire Community College students.

15. Assist community policing through Officer Friendly, a seven-foot inflatable costume worn at school visits, children’s activities, and family community events.

What is SoupFest? SoupFest is a fundraiser with all proceeds going to Berkshire County food pantries. Soup samplings, appetizers, and desserts are provided to about 240 attendees who donate $25 each. Approximately 20 local restaurants and organizations donate the soup. Civitan provides appetizers and desserts and holds raffles at the event. As a result of the 14th Annual SoupFest held on October 14, 2022, Civitan donated $11,297 to 21 local food pantries and meal programs.