Manchester Community Services Council

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, 288KB)

MCSC Membership Application(PDF, 282KB)   MCSC Fillable Membership Application(PDF, 285KB)

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

September 2023(PDF, 269KB)

Join MCSC

MSCS Application Form(PDF, 282KB)  or  MCSC Fillable Application Form(PDF, 285KB)

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)

•  Kimberly Forbes, President
• Donna Powell, Vice President
•  Tanja Larsen, Secretary
• Dale Doll, Treasurer
• Shannon Baldassario 
• Dwayne Harris, Finance
• Kelly Ray, Nominating & Technology
• Robert Rodner, M.D.
• Kim Sullivan, Communications
• Barbara Titus, Membership & Scholarship
• Vinh Vuong, Social Media
• Tamara Womack-Speaks, Social Media

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

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 Meetings for Members and Friends of MCSC 2023/2024(PDF, 82KB)

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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

Manchester Community Services Council

P.O. Box 4032, Manchester, CT 06045-4032

contact.mcsc.ct@gmail.com

manchesterct.gov/mcsc

facebook.com/mcscmanchester