Block Watch

Neighbors unite to keep streets safe.

Community members gathered on a neighborhood street, talking and smiling together.
Community members gathered on a neighborhood street, talking and smiling together.
Youth Outreach

Our credible messengers connect with local youth, offering support and alternatives to violence through mentorship and activities.

A group of young people engaged in a lively outdoor workshop led by community mentors.
A group of young people engaged in a lively outdoor workshop led by community mentors.
Peace Patrol

Trained volunteers work alongside law enforcement to intervene early and promote calm before conflicts escalate.

Gallery

A group of community members and youth gathered in a park, smiling and holding peace signs during a Pittsfield Peace Pushers event.
A group of community members and youth gathered in a park, smiling and holding peace signs during a Pittsfield Peace Pushers event.
Credible messengers from Pittsfield Peace Pushers engaging in a heartfelt conversation with local law enforcement on a city street.
Credible messengers from Pittsfield Peace Pushers engaging in a heartfelt conversation with local law enforcement on a city street.
Youth participants painting a colorful mural on a neighborhood wall, symbolizing hope and unity in Pittsfield.
Youth participants painting a colorful mural on a neighborhood wall, symbolizing hope and unity in Pittsfield.
Volunteers handing out flyers and talking with residents block by block to promote peace and safety in the community.
Volunteers handing out flyers and talking with residents block by block to promote peace and safety in the community.
A nighttime candlelight vigil held by Pittsfield Peace Pushers honoring youth lost to gun violence.
A nighttime candlelight vigil held by Pittsfield Peace Pushers honoring youth lost to gun violence.
Children playing together in a safe community space created through Pittsfield Peace Pushers’ efforts.
Children playing together in a safe community space created through Pittsfield Peace Pushers’ efforts.

Snapshots of hope and community strength in Pittsfield.

FAQs

What is your mission?

We work block by block to prevent gun violence in Pittsfield.

How do you engage youth?

We support youth through community programs and credible messengers.

What role does law enforcement play?

We partner with law enforcement to intervene early and prevent incidents before they escalate.

Join our events or volunteer as a peace pusher in your neighborhood.

How can I get involved?
Where do you operate?

We focus our efforts throughout the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Contact

Reach out to join our peace efforts

Email

Phone

info@pittsfieldpeacepushers.org

413-884-7279

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