Beacon of Hope Benefit 2026
This annual benefit honors cultural diversity and supports BIC’s crucial work serving local immigrants.
Tickets
General Admission | $150
Pay online or by check mailed to:
Berkshire Immigrant Center
141 North Street, Suite 303
Pittsfield, MA 01201
*please include “tickets” in the memo
Donate
Unable to attend? A gift of any amount helps BIC offer services to immigrants.
Sunday, June 7 at 5:00 pm
Tina Packer Playhouse, Shakespeare & Company, Lenox
— featuring —
Social hour and generous hors d’oeuvres
Conversation with Deval Patrick & Jorge Avila
Former Massachusetts Governor Patrick will facilitate a conversation with Mr. Avila about his experience as both a resilient immigrant from Honduras & as a premier classical musician.
Paddle Raise
with Auctioneer Tom Stebbins
Feature Performance by acclaimed musician, Jorge Avila
Berkshire Immigrant Center gratefully acknowledges the meaningful support of the following major donors:
Gilson Family Foundation
Sherwood Guernsey
Beacon of Hope Committee:
Linda Ruberto (Chair), Lisa M. Avery, Laurie Bank, Kate Barton, Melissa Myers, Jane Patton, Marianna Poutasse, Susan Puddester & BIC Board members
Questions? Please email: development@berkshireic.org
Donations to BIC are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The goods & services provided with each ticket are valued at $75 each.
The Berkshire Immigrant Center offers comprehensive immigration services for the more than 10,000 foreign-born residents of Berkshire County. Immigrants comprise 10% of the county and are the only growing segment of the region’s population. BIC’s mission is to welcome new immigrants and refugees and to provide them with the tools and services to integrate into the fabric of their new community to achieve financial stability and family success.
Learn more about BIC’s Mission.