Over 38,000 Americans die by suicide each year. Many of us can likely think of a time when we found out a loved one, neighbor, community or family member passed away; but the troubling thing with suicide is it that too often, it seems to blindside us. In the wake of death – we are left wondering why unable to process the pain we’re experiencing.
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Head Start is a national program committed to giving every child the opportunity to succeed in school and life beyond school. MV Community Services Head Start program is home-based and locally designed for our Island community. Want to learn more? Read our quick interview below with Head Start Program Coordinator, Cindy Flanders. Q: How long have you…
Read More10 Things to Know About This Year’s Possible Dreams
Our largest annual fundraiser is just five days away. We invite you to join us at The Historic Tilton Farm on Middle Road on Sunday, July 28th for an evening that will have a lasting impact on our community. This year’s event has a fresh new vibe, venue, and shortened program. Possible Dreams- 10 things…
Read MoreSave the Dates- MVCS Summer Events
The unofficial kickoff to summer, Memorial Day weekend, is upon us and MVCS has an eventful season ahead. From baseball to road races, art shows and auctions – we invite you to join us in all of our fundraising efforts both large and small as we continue to stand by our mission of connecting our Island community…
Read More3 ways you can help create a more inclusive Island community
“A community that excludes even ONE member is NO community at all.” – Dan Wilkins March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. This national campaign is raising awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. What are Developmental Disabilities? Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an…
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Join MVCS’ 2019 Falmouth Road Race Team! Last year, eleven runners rocked the 2018 Falmouth Road Race on behalf of MVCS through the Falmouth Road Race’s Numbers for Nonprofits Program. As a participating charity, we received charity bibs and recruited community members to run for a cause! The team surpassed their initial $13,000 fundraising goal…
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