Wiet Bacheller Earns Inaugural Art Buchwald Award

On Sunday, Wiet Bacheller’s decades-long commitment to helping others will be recognized at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services 45th annual fundraiser, the Possible Dreams Auction.

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Giving Back By Making Dreams Possible

When comedian Seth Meyers returns to lead the 45th annual Possible Dreams fundraiser Sunday, he welcomes the opportunity to get back to work. After all, his show has been on hold since the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May.

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New Agreement Adds on-Island Services for Child Assault Victims

Island children who are victims of sexual and physical assault will be able to conduct interviews with trained experts on the Island for the first time under a new agreement between Vineyard and mainland organizations.

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Community Services Wins Grant to Shore Up Workforce

Martha’s Vineyard Community Services was awarded $685,000 from the state to fund a two-year effort to bolster its workforce for community-based behavioral health and other social services.

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At-Home Childcare Network Looks to Meet Rising Demand

Administered by Martha’s Vineyard Community Services and funded by MVYouth, a new initiative is underway to increase the number of licensed home childcare programs on the Island.

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Lazy Frog Hops to It

Martha's Vineyard Community Services has announced that donations from its partner The Lazy Frog, the Oak Bluffs game store, have now exceeded $7,900.

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Post Pandemic Reveals New Landscape for Recovery Coaches

The pandemic infiltrated and upended all aspects of life but for those in recovery, the isolation and excessive down time was especially difficult.

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As Mental Health Issues Grow, So Does Scarcity of Counselors

As the pandemic, housing insecurity and the high cost of living have intensified the need for mental health care on Martha's Vineyard, a growing shortage of trained professionals to help people in crisis has exacerbated the issue.

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Possible Dreams Fundraiser Makes Giving Back an Art Form

Quick wit and playful banter between hosts Seth Meyers and Sherry Truhlar fueled the bidding Sunday at the 44th Possible Dreams fundraiser, raising a record $670,950 for the organization.

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Giving Back With Possible Dreams

Possible Dreams auction host Seth Meyers sees himself as more a sidekick to auctioneer Sherry Truhlar's superhero. Sunday's event raises funds for Martha's Vineyard Community Services.

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