Manchester Community Services Council

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Providing a forum to address the needs of the Manchester community

Overview

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcscmanchester

The Manchester Community Services Council or MCSC is dedicated to supporting community alliances that remove barriers to human services as a critical component for enhancing the quality of life for all Manchester residents.

Founded in 1972, MCSC is comprised of dedicated individuals and organizations who meet nine times a year to:

Identify and discuss social service needs
Hear presentations by local experts
Network with like-minded peers and community members
Support scholarships for higher education and skills training

QUICK LINKS

MSCS Brochure(PDF, 979KB)

MCSC Membership Application(PDF, 280KB) MCSC Fillable Membership Application(PDF, 281KB)

MCSC is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt and 509(a)(2) charitable organization.

President's Letter

September 2024(PDF, 109KB)

Become a Member

Join MCSC

MSCS Application Form(PDF, 280KB) or MCSC Fillable Application Form(PDF, 281KB)

We are providing an INVOICE(PDF, 121KB) and a W9(PDF, 74KB) in case your organization requires them.

Annual membership dues are:

$25 for Individual Membership – 1 voting member
$40 for Organization Membership – 2 voting members, unlimited meeting attendees (for agencies, businesses, non-profits or separate departments of large institutions such as the Town)

Executive Board Members

Kimberly Forbes, President
Shannon Baldassario, Vice President
Tanja Larsen, Secretary
Dale Doll, Treasurer
Dwayne Harris, Finance
Tamara Speaks, Nominating & Technology
Kim Sullivan, Communications
Barbara Titus, Membership
Vinh Vuong, Scholarships

At Large Members:

** Board and Committe participation is encouraged for new and experienced members alike, opportunities will be announced throughout the year.

MCSC Scholarships

MCSC now administers and awards three different annual scholarships. One is funded through MCSC membership donations and the others are funded through private/outside donations.

Online application forms and instructions will be available in early spring. General Info(PDF, 247KB)

For Students Enrolled in M.C.C.

Ed & Eleanor Coltman Scholarship – $500 (2) Funded by MSCS membership dues

High school seniors and adults admitted for Manchester Community College associate’s degree or certificate program in the fall; there is no requirement to reside or attend high school in Manchester. For more information, contact Barbara Titus or call 860-614-5822 APPLICATION(PDF, 239KB)

For Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award Winners

Justus Joy Scholarship – $1,000 (1) Privately funded

Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients from Manchester CT Troops attending two- or four-year college in the fall. For more information, contact Dale Doll or call 860-402-1692 APPLICATION(PDF, 146KB)

For Culinary Arts Students

Dorothy “Dotti” Cannon Scholarship – $500 (2) Privately funded

Students enrolled in a post-secondary culinary arts degree or certificate program for the fall, who share Ms. Cannon’s love of cooking. For more information contact Barbara Titus or call 860-614-5822 APPLICATION(PDF, 260KB)

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AND INFORMATION FOR 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR(PDF, 223KB)

Monthly Meeting Schedule

Monthly Meetings for Members and Friends of MCSC 2024/2025(PDF, 583KB)

Resources

MCSC group emails – Please submit announcements of events and programs so they can be shared with all members, associates and local organizations in our distribution list. Send a PDF for attachments with contact info to: Kim Sullivan at kims@manchesterct.gov. Please include "MCSC News" in the subject line.

COVID-19 Resources & Info – Continuous updates on Town website COVID Resources

Town of Manchester’s Human Services Directory 2023-2024 On-Line Version(PDF, 2MB)

Local Happenings - Town Calendar of Events

Manchester Matters - Subcribe to the Town's E-newsletter