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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK

Jason T. Nesbitt – Executive Director

Crawford Gives 2025 was the most successful year in our history, and I am both humbled and deeply grateful. What stands out most isn’t simply that the Center finished at the top of the leaderboard — though that is truly amazing — it’s the way this community always comes together with so much love, compassion, and belief in what we can achieve together. Because of your continued generosity, families will find hope, children will be supported, and our neighbors will receive the hand up they need to move forward.

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we are also looking ahead to the launch of our Capital Campaign — another defining moment for the Center for Family Services. This effort is about more than bricks and mortar. It’s about building a stronger foundation for the future, ensuring the Center remains the place families can count on when they need support the most. Please stay tuned for more information about this effort. If you’d like to learn more, I would be glad to connect and share our vision with you.

I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I’m even more excited about where we are headed. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in our mission, for standing with us, and for making such a great impact on the lives of so many.

Together, we’re building a brighter future.

With gratitude,
Jason T. Nesbitt
Executive Director

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The Center was great when I moved to Meadville several years ago. Your help was very much appreciated!

Mary L.

This organization is a very crucial program for any community. They have strongly saved me on many occasions.  Very much appreciated.

Darrin H.

Being a stranger in a new town the services have been a blessing. The staff has been nothing but kind and professional.

Kendra J.

To the Center for Family Services for providing assistance. The department has treated me with the upmost respect and understanding of being low income residence of Meadville. Thank you Center for Family Services for helping me rebuild my foundation to secure a home - and thank you for boots for work!

John Q.

I don’t know if you remember me. My name is Sarah (S). My friend, Jess and I met with you because I was homeless with my 3 children last year. I was running out of hope and could not find any help until we met with you. You were kind enough to look up my credit report and suggested I call Stephanie with Elevation Mortgage. After that I called Stephanie and found a realtor, Samantha. After 6 months of living on a porch in a tent and then in a camper, we finally made it to a house located in Meadville. I want to thank you. It doesn’t feel like enough just to say thank you. Homelessness was a situation I never thought I would find myself in because I've always worked and have always been careful with the money I make. After looking for help everywhere I could think of, searching for a home and having everything lead to absolutely nothing, I was feeling pretty defeated and ready to give up. You gave me the first step I needed and the hope I needed to get back on my feet. Thank you so very much!

Sarah Swartz

The Center was great when I moved to Meadville several years ago. Your help was very much appreciated!

Mary L.

This organization is a very crucial program for any community. They have strongly saved me on many occasions.  Very much appreciated.

Darrin H.

Being a stranger in a new town the services have been a blessing. The staff has been nothing but kind and professional.

Kendra J.

To the Center for Family Services for providing assistance. The department has treated me with the upmost respect and understanding of being low income residence of Meadville. Thank you Center for Family Services for helping me rebuild my foundation to secure a home - and thank you for boots for work!

John Q.

I don’t know if you remember me. My name is Sarah (S). My friend, Jess and I met with you because I was homeless with my 3 children last year. I was running out of hope and could not find any help until we met with you. You were kind enough to look up my credit report and suggested I call Stephanie with Elevation Mortgage. After that I called Stephanie and found a realtor, Samantha. After 6 months of living on a porch in a tent and then in a camper, we finally made it to a house located in Meadville. I want to thank you. It doesn’t feel like enough just to say thank you. Homelessness was a situation I never thought I would find myself in because I've always worked and have always been careful with the money I make. After looking for help everywhere I could think of, searching for a home and having everything lead to absolutely nothing, I was feeling pretty defeated and ready to give up. You gave me the first step I needed and the hope I needed to get back on my feet. Thank you so very much!

Sarah Swartz

The Center was great when I moved to Meadville several years ago. Your help was very much appreciated!

Mary L.

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