Meet our March 2026 Workforce Hero: John King!
John King is our Caring Force March 2026 Workforce Hero Spotlight honoree! King began as Manager of the Transitional Day Program and now serves as Associate Director of the Welcome Center and Emergency Residence at Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
My decision to pursue a career in human services comes from my own experiences growing up in the inner
city. During that time, I saw many young people, including myself, fac
ing challenges at home and within our communities.
Those experiences helped me understand how important it is for youth to have support, guidance, and positive role models. Because of this, I felt a strong desire to give back and support young people who may be going through similar struggles. Working in human services allows me to provide encouragement, resources, and stability to youth who need someone to believe in them and help guide them toward positive outcomes.
Read King’s Full Interview → Click here!
Have someone you’d like to nominate a Workforce Hero? Email ilee@providers.org!
State House Rally Coordinators Meeting (For Captains & Ambassadors) — April 1, 2026 (Not a joke!)
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Whether you’re a Caring Force rally veteran or brand new to the movement, we’re hosting a State House Rally Coordinators Meeting where we’ll introduce ourselves and assign volunteer roles ahead of rally day. Current Captains and Ambassadors are strongly encouraged to attend, or send a representative on their behalf.
Responsibilities may include welcoming fellow rally-goers, distributing materials, capturing moments for social media, or facilitating legislator meetings, briefing peers on legislative asks, and handing out talking points. Every volunteer helps make our rallies a success!
Newcomers welcome!
The meeting will take place over Zoom on April 1, 2026.
You may register for either the 10:30 A.M. or 2:30 P.M. slot.
Register for the Coordinators Meeting → Click here.
RSVP to our State House rally → Click here.
Event Recap: 21st Annual Berkshire Legislative Breakfast
Last Friday, The Caring Force joined human service workers and advocates in Pittsfield for the 21st Annual Berkshire Legislative Breakfast for Disability Advocacy, coordinated by Berkshire County Arc. Invited speakers spoke candidly about wage inequity for human services workers and the need for increased funding in brain injury services, transportation gaps, and barriers to health care access – including the need to pass The Caring Force’s legislative agenda.
The breakfast was attended by State Sen. Paul Mark; State Reps. John Barrett, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Leigh Davis; and Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti. U.S. Sen. Ed Markey shared a video message of support. Each committed to listening to the needs of their constiuents in the human services sector.
Read more about the event → Click here.
Thank you for being a part of The Caring Force!
Yours in Service,
Isabella A. Lee
Project Manager, The Caring Force
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