Southwestern Community Services

Southwestern Community Services (SCS), one of New Hampshire’s five community action agencies, has served the needs of Cheshire and Sullivan County citizens since 1965. Our history began when President Lyndon Johnson commenced waging his war on poverty. As the battles continue, so do our efforts as advocates for those in need. 

Our Vision

Southwestern Community Services seeks to create and support a climate within the communities of southwestern New Hampshire wherein poverty is never accepted as a chronic or permanent condition of any person’s life.

Our Mission

SCS strives to empower low-income people and families. With dignity and respect, SCS will provide direct assistance, reduce stressors, and advocate for such persons and families as they lift themselves toward self-sufficiency. In partnership and in close collaboration with local communities, SCS will provide leadership and support to develop resources, programs, and services to further aid this population.

Some of our programs have undergone changes over the years

SCS continues to evolve and expand as we strive to stay in touch and keep pace with the real needs of the people. Additionally, because the needs of the people are constantly changing, when it becomes necessary, we search out, or sometimes develop, new programs that will best serve those needs.

Our Agency Leadership

Our agency leadership plays a vital role in assuring that our organization runs smoothly and as efficiently as possible.

The SCS Board of Directors is comprised of individuals from Sullivan and Cheshire counties who represent a broad spectrum of the population, including consumers, from throughout our service area.