Pool Childcare Girls Inc. Camp About Ways to Give Inspiring Girls to Be Strong, Smart & Bold Learn more about Girls Inc. 1 2 3 Girls Inc of the Berkshires Eureka! is opening a 3rd Cohort for Fall 2021. The Girls Inc. of the Berkshires Eureka! program is an initiative that addresses the skills and knowledge gap that has persisted for girls specifically in STEM-related subjects. This program works with girls in grades 8 through 12, many who will be first generation college attendees in their family, to explore and excel in STEM-related subjects over the course of their participation in the five-year Eureka! program. The primary objective is that they further their education enabling them to join the workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. We consider Eureka! to be a pipeline to leadership for girls. Following the national Girls Inc model, we strive to create an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s important to the success of this program to start developing more partnerships creating a well-rounded experience for the participants. On top of our in-person small cohort meetings, some of the new key components of our Eureka! program will be building a network of community organizations to help further the young women as they pursue STEM-fields. Learn more. Brigham Center CEO, Kelly A. Marion, spotlighted as a Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Statehouse. Check out the full article here “PITTSFIELD — After a trying year for early educators, a local child care executive has earned recognition as a “commonwealth heroine.” Kelly Marion, CEO of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center in Pittsfield, was among the women recognized June 23 as part of the 18th class of Commonwealth Heroines, a partnership between state lawmakers and the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Those recognized “may not always make the news, but they most assuredly make a difference,” according to a booklet publicizing this year’s honorees. Marion also will be honored at the Tuesday meeting of the Pittsfield City Council. “Maybe I’m the person who is recognized for the award, but I feel that we, as a field, really pulled together and supported families, and I’m, certainly, extremely proud of the staff and educators who work with me for doing their part,” said Marion, who added that she was supported by Brigham Center programming as a child. “It may be my picture that ends up in the book or ends up on the website, but it’s really the work that we in the child care community do to support children and their families that matters.” State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, D-Pittsfield, nominated Marion to be recognized, praising Marion as a “strong leader” and a “fierce advocate” in the field.” Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events. View Calendar Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center CYC at the Brigham Center For more information on CYC programs conducted at the Brigham Center; call the Pittsfield Family YMCA at 413.499.7650 ext. 133. Send us a message Name * Email * Quick Message * Submit Join our email list Sign Up Now For Email Marketing you can trust. Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center 165 East Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 tel: 413-442-5174 Our Partners Connect with us Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center © 2014 Find us elsewhere: