MONTCALM HUMAN SERVICES COALITION

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General MHSC Information
 
If you are seeking to obtain a MHSC letter of support or to have a project application reviewed, click here.
 
The MHSC started in 1994. Since that time, the group has evolved to address Montcalm County's changing needs and seize new opportunities. The MHSC is recognized by the State of Michigan as one of 76 State endorsed Community Collaboratives throughout Michigan. The MHSC is a voluntary community coalition and does not have legal status (such as "non-profit"). To see a list of current Community Collaborative websites throughout Michigan, click here.  

 

Meetings: The MHSC (usually) meets monthly. See the "Documents" section of our website for more information on our meetings and related documents. The Executive Committee meets between MHSC meetings.  

 

Current Executive Committee Members are Bob Ferrentino, Chairperson (Montcalm Community College); Erin Roberts, Vice-Chairperson (Relief After Violent Encounter - Ionia/Montcalm); John Johansen, Past Chairperson (Montcalm County Board of Commissioners); Mo Beach, Basic Needs Committee Chairperson (Habitat for Humanity); Bob Clingenpeel, Economic and Workforce Development Committee Chairperson (Montcalm County Commission on Aging); John Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Education Committee Chairperson (EightCAP, Inc.); and Dr. Dorothy Berg, Health Care Committee Chairperson (North Kent Guidance Services). The MHSC Chair and Vice-Chair are elected annually in September.  

 

Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles

 
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Membership
 
Our membership has grown from 6 to 35 member organizations that serve our citizens and promote county well-being.
 
Members represent diversecommunity sectors that include- but are not limited to- education (throughout the lifespan), county government, courts, economic development, employment and training, faith community, health care, human services, non-profit agencies, substance abuse, and military.
 
For a PDF listing of MHSC members and the organizations they represent, click here.
 
To access hyperlinks for MHSC member organization websites, click here (or you can also use the menu bar on the top left of this page).  

 

Staff

 

Lisa Lund, LMSW 

has served as full-time staff for the MHSC and has held the postion since the group started. She will be leaving this position July 14, 2011. Any inquiries should be directed per info in the Contact Us section.