WHO WE ARE

Executive Director

Jason Nesbitt, Executive Director

Administration

Melanie Reynolds, Finance Manager
Iris Geer, Finance Assistant

Essential Services

Shawnel Toomey, Essential Services Supervisor
Bonita Miles, Essential Services Assistant

Housing

Diann Bolharsky, Housing Counselor

Food Pantry

George Temple, Food Pantry Coordinator

Thrift Store

Sue Teed, Thrift Store Manager

Family Education

Laura Parker, MSW, Education Supervisor

Family Education Specialists

Robin See
Shelby Klingensmith
Courtney Christy
Mary Boepple
Haylie West
Jenne Smith
Caitlin Bartic- Venango County Supervisor

Community Health Work

Sondra Anderson – Supervisor
Patricia Longstreth
Parker Bailey

Board Members

Joe Barnhart, Chairperson
Nancy Mangilo-Bittner, Vice-Chairperson
Gail Kelly, Treasurer
Jenny Tompkins, Secretary
ADDITIONAL MEMEBERS:
Connie Hiabach
Chad Malinowski
Melissa Newhard
Adam Prenatt
Kim Flynn

Testimonials

We love hearing from our Community

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 Swartz. 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 Turner with Elevation Mortgage. After that I called Stephanie Turner and found a realtor, Samantha Blount. After 6 months of living on a porch in a tent and then in a camper we finally made it to a house located at 798 Market Street 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 Ive 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 absolutlely 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.