Our Mission is to improve the lives of the residents of the East Side of St. Paul, by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and promoting their independence.  Learn more about our Programs and Services

Since our founding in 1908, we have served the East Side community in partnership with other agencies, businesses and community residents.  Learn more about Our History

We believe that by working together, we can transform our community into a better place to live, work, and raise a family.   Learn more about Jobs, Upcoming Events, or Contact Us

Overview  - Merrick Community Services operates two community centers, two food shelves, and a job bank. It serves the people who live on the East Side by providing parenting classes, case management services for adults, children and families, East Side Heritage Project for boys, emergency assistance, holiday baskets of toys and food, meals on wheels, senior citizen  programs, after school/evening youth programs, and community meeting space.
 

Vision - The partnerships we form enable MCS to touch more lives and allow us to provide programs and services tailored to individual and family needs.  We measure our success by the positive impact we have on the lives of people we serve.

Values - MCS has a strong physical presence within the community, welcoming and nurturing those in need.

MCS has a skilled, diverse team that effectively listens and responds to the community.

MCS celebrates the diversity of the East Side, welcoming all ages, cultures and languages.  For over 100 years, MCS has honored both the Settlement House tradition and the rich history of this community.  Though the faces and names have changed, the needs are essentially the same, and MCS continues to meet them.

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MCS Board of Directors – July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

President                              Matthew Warzala
1st Vice President                 Robert Herman
2nd Vice President                Tamra Davis-Cownie

Secretary                              Denece Dreger

Treasurer                              Donna Dempewolf
 

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Honorary Board

Michael Barrett                   Retired

David Connor                     Lawyer

Dick Dolan                         Retired

Paul Kerwin                       Retired

Bryan Koemptgen              Target

Gladys Morton                   Retired

Frank Russomanno            Retired

Greg Shipp                       Immediate Past President
Mamie Singleton                Retired

Brien Slawik                       Har Mar Inc.

Norma Sommerdorf            Author

Susan Vento                      State of  Minnesota Department of Education

Bob Wahlberg                    RC Human Services

Jerry Wallin                        Retired