The mission of the Matthews Human Services Council is to enhance the quality of life for the people living in the Matthews area by collaborating and being the driving force with local agencies, organizations and institutions to help resolve community needs.
While pursing an advanced degree from UNCC, Joan Uhrich needed a project for class. Because of her job as Director of Matthews Help Center, she saw a need for coordination of activities within the Town of Matthews and for non-profit agencies and organizations to get to know one other. She contacted as many non-profits as possible and the first meeting of Matthews Human Services Council was held in March 1995.
Butch Martin was the first president of MHSC with Jerry McGuire and Carl Fischer among the earliest members.
Starr Orthodontics in Matthews has just started a new chapter of Smile for a Lifetime. S4L provides scholarships for free orthodontics for children and teens. There is an application process requiring references.
Please spread the word among your neighborhoods, churches and organizations to those who work with children and teens. You can find the application and the guidelines on the website www.starrortho.com
VISION STATEMENT
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
MISSION STATEMENT
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs,
encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs.
Meets twice a month, has fund-raising projects, performs community services, plus great fellowship throughout the year. Eye and hearing care assistance referrals.
http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/matthewsnc
http://matthewsnc.lionswrap.org
Civitans are dedicated to improving their communities through helping others. Civitan emphasizes helping people with developmental disabilities. On the local level, Civitans are involved in a variety of service projects to help residents of our community such as Special Olympics at the local and state levels, Civitans at the Helm, Nevins Center, Clothes for Assistance and more.
