Organizations Filed Purposes:
Development and operation of housing and community development projects and programs that benefit low and moderate income people. Most significant current activities are developing affordable housing, administering the Section 8 HCV Program, administering housing assistance programs including RAFT, HomeBASE and Neighbor to Neighbor and operating the region.
Berkshire Housing administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Section 8 Mod Rehab rental assistance programs in Berkshire County under contract with DHCD. Section 8 rental vouchers provide rent subsidies to more than 570 low-income families who reside in privately owned housing throughout the County. The Section 8 Mod Rehab are Project Based rent subsidies attached to specific apartments located in privately owned buildings in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
HCEC - The Housing Consumer Education Center serves as a single source of information, referrals and services for anyone with a housing related issue. Tenants, landlords, prospective buyers, and homeowners can access information designed to maximize housing stability, strengthen investments, and minimize disputes. Through our programs and supports, we strive to prevent homelessness, foster economic self-sufficiency, and ensure housing stability for everyone in the Berkshire County area.
RAFT - Berkshire Housing contracts with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to administer the Rental Assistance for Families in Transition program (RAFT). The program assists families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by providing housing counseling and financial assistance. Almost 200 households each year remain housed or are assisted to obtain safe, affordable housing through RAFT.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Elton Ogden | President | 40 | $159,600 |
| Lisa Wright | Vice President | 40 | $115,979 |
| Paula Lewis | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Steven Owens | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Jackie Mcninch | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Jay Sacchetti | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Arthur Milano | VICE CHAIR | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Ferry | Chairman | 0 | $0 |
| Andrew Hochberg | CLERK | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Barbieri | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
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