In the News
Nonprofit Colleagues: As some of you know, the Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) terminated operations last year. Several organizations from various parts of the state have been meeting to explore the creation of a new group – Nonprofit Virginia – which will immediately focus on legislative issues impacting nonprofits and those families and individuals [...]
Two of our Board of Directors received impressive recognition last week for outstanding performances in their line of work. Dr. Lorraine Lange The Roanoke Times: Roanoke County schools chief Lorraine Lange garners respect, recognition 12/14/2011 By: Courtney Cutright Lorraine Lange, Virginia Association of School Superintendents’ 2011 Superintendents of the Year recipient is now in the running [...]
Thriving Communities Institute Article – Valley Business Front Magazine By Randolph Walker Executive Summary: The Thriving Communities conference, held in September at the Hotel Roanoke, sought to bring governments, nonprofits and businesses together to find solutions that will work in the “new normal.” Read the full article: Click here to read the full article starting on page [...]
World AIDS Day: December 1, 2011 The theme for the 2011 World AIDS Day is “Leading with Science, Uniting for Action.” Many activities are being planned around the globe to observe this event. For some simple, powerful, and engaging ways to take action around World AIDS Day, visit the AIDS.gov World AIDS Day Web page. [...]
By: Pam Kestner President of the Council of Community Services and a Smart Beginnings of Greater Roanoke member. Kestner speaks on the importance of quality child care. Programs like Child Care Link and Smart Beginnings of Greater Roanoke make it easier to find quality child care that ensures necessary skills to excel in school. Governor Bob [...]
WSLS interviewed Pam Meador, director of the Drop-In Center about the Center’s annual fundraiser, The Red Ribbon Affair. The Red Ribbon Affair had a twist to it this year; the Center encouraged the community to be super heroes by making a donation without leaving their home! As this is the last week to participate in the [...]
Welcome
Welcome to the Council of Community Services, a nonprofit planning organization serving communities throughout Southwest Virginia. Established in 1960, the Council is the only organization in Southwest Virginia that primarily focuses on planning for health and human services as well as linking people with community resources.
The Council provides planning to the community by:
- Identifying health & human service needs by convening and facilitating groups of interested professionals and citizens;
- Developing strategies to meet those needs either by creating new programs or services or encouraging groups to work together to solve community problems;
- Evaluating programs to ensure that services are having a positive impact on the community; and
- Coordinating services through community coalitions such as:
- Family Violence Coordinating Council
- Roanoke Regional Housing Network
- Senior Citizen Coordinating Council
The Council links people with community resources such as:
- Child care
- HIV & AIDS
- Volunteerism
- 2-1-1 – by dialing 2-1-1 callers receive information and referral to local health and human services
And lastly, the Council serves as a clearinghouse where organizations can access:
- Data on health and human services
- Technical assistance and training on nonprofit management
- Opportunities for networking
