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Twenty-six-year-old Quatisha Jackson lives with her mother, sister, nieces, and nephews in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her family struggles with disabilities and mental illness, which is what prompted Quatisha to take on the responsibility of caring for them. Quatisha faced struggles of … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce that, in addition to $25,000 and $50,000 grants received from the Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. and a generous gift received from the SC Ministry Foundation for the Promoting Our Preschoolers Program, … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Julie McGregor has been promoted and accepted a new position as Chief Program Officer. McGregor recently completed her fourteenth year of service with Santa Maria. She first came to Santa … Continued
In October 1977, Blair Schoen had just finished a stint as a Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) worker doing community organizing in the East End. She had a toddler at home and wanted to work as an advocate for … Continued
Last week, Project Advance joined hundreds of volunteers across Ohio to celebrate AmeriCorps Week (March 7-13, 2021) and the valuable contributions of the AmeriCorps members who pledged to “get things done” in their communities. “We are proud to be part … Continued
In November 2019, 17-year-old Price Hill native Raven Choates enrolled in Santa Maria Community Services’ (SMCS) Comprehensive Case Management Employment Program (CCMEP) with the goal of earning her High School Equivalency (HSE) and obtaining her driver’s license. Once earned, Raven … Continued
Maria Maya Cruz was born in Mexico and came to the United States 19 years ago. The mother of four has been a program participant at Santa Maria for several years. She has worked with Santa Maria’s Promoting Our Preschoolers … Continued
CINCINNATI, OH – Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce it has been awarded $50,000 from The Charles H. Dater Foundation, Inc. for youth development and general operating expenses. Santa Maria Community Services’ Youth Development Program provides Lower Price … Continued
Megan, a 35-year-old mother of two, moved from Georgia to Cincinnati eight years ago. She had gotten into trouble and wanted to turn her life around. While getting assistance from Bethany House, she was referred to Santa Maria. Now celebrating … Continued
Santa Maria Community Services is pleased to announce that it has received six grants supporting its programs and services during the fourth quarter of 2020. The grants were awarded by: The Donald C. and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation $15,000 … Continued