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Martha's VineyardCommunity Services
MVCS
111 Edgartown Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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The Island's Helping Hand since 1961, Phone 508-693-7192

THE MISSION:

Martha's Vineyard Community Services' mission is to enhance the lives of those it serves by meeting the comprehensive needs of individuals, families, and the community through a partnership of programs that provide accessible education and health and human services of the highest quality.

THE PROGRAMS:
MVCS employs 100 staff members, providing services through five specialized programs that touch the lives of many residents and visitors each year. These programs are the Community Building and Innovation Program, CONNECT to End Violence, Early Childhood Programs, Disability Services, Island Counseling Center, and the Thrift Shop.

THE FUNDING:
As a private, not-for-profit agency, many of the services provided by MVCS are free, and where fees are charged they are determined on a sliding scale and are based upon the ability of an individual or family to pay. Funding comes from:

  • State, federal and local contracts for services.

  • Grants

  • Fees charged for services-often reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance (totaling 40%). No one is turned away for financial reasons.
  • The community provides a vital 15% of the total budget through private donations, special events like the Possible Dreams Auction and the MV Challenge and proceeds from The Thrift Shop.

 

Martha's Vineyard Community Services
Board of Directors 2009

Susan Wasserman , President
Paul Pimentel, Treasurer
Chris Decker, Secretary

 

Wiet Bacheller
Victor Capoccia
Carole Cohen
T. George Davis
Rev. Robert Hensley
Elizabeth Rawlins
Diane Smadbeck
Paula Smith



MVCS Administration

Julia Burgess
Tom Bennett
Bernadette M. LaPorte
Janette G. Hatchard
Marcos R. Chavez

 


Executive Director
Associate Executive Director/Senior Clinicial Advisor
Director, Finance and Administration
Director, Development and Communications
Director, Human Resources

MVCS Programs and Program Directors/Administrators


Joy Ganapol
Community Building & Innovation

Carrie B. White
CONNECT to End Violence
(formerly Women's Support Services
)

Sharon Clauss-Zanger,
Disability Services and
Quality Improvement

Debbie Milne,
Early Childhood Program

Alice Cook,
Island Counseling Center

Dolly Campbell,
The Thrift Shop



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