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Originally posted by crazycatcher crazycatcher wrote:


Originally posted by spiderjohn spiderjohn wrote:


This town reeks of bad management, and people starting projects while expecting someone
else to pay for unfinished business.

Seems that MCF would be more concerned with Family Services than fund-raising for Sorg and being admin's
piggy bank. MCF used to be about helping the needy and community as a whole. It has now become an extension of city govt and the enablers around Governors Square.



Oh Spider...

Since 2010, FSM has received nearly $50,000 in grants from MCF

2010

Family Services of Middletown $25,000 toward renovations of its new location

2011
Family Service of Middletown $15,000 to assist in resurface the parking lot at its new location to bring it up to code; without this repair, the facility would not meet its occupancy requirements and could be forced to close

2012
Family Service of Middletown $9,000 for technology upgrades to operate its food pantry

At the moment MCF is only in the in-take organization for Sorg Opera house--just like it is for other organizations and individuals....
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Spider John the MCF was never created for the reasons you suggest. In fact I just had a coversation with several of the foundingmembers of the MCF and the original purpose was to primarily support the growing arts community. As for Family Services, this is the third time they have lost a building and its correct that this is due to mismanagement of funding.
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Originally posted by spiderjohn spiderjohn wrote:

This town reeks of bad management, and people starting projects while expecting someone
else to pay for unfinished business.

Seems that MCF would be more concerned with Family Services than fund-raising for Sorg and being admin's
piggy bank. MCF used to be about helping the needy and community as a whole. It has now become an extension of city govt and the enablers around Governors Square.
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This town reeks of bad management, and people starting projects while expecting someone
else to pay for unfinished business.

Seems that MCF would be more concerned with Family Services than fund-raising for Sorg and being admin's
piggy bank. MCF used to be about helping the needy and community as a whole. It has now become an extension of city govt and the enablers around Governors Square.
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Not a disagreement over the remodeling, FS director entered into contracts without the money to pay for the contracts.

Seems like gross mismanagement to me.
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I wonder if this could be the reason teh section 8 office has been moved Elliott and Grand a few years ago??

With all the hoopla about reducing the # of section 8 vouchers in Middletown, the only movement I have seen is the movement of this office.

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PS:  PEOPLE - Now is the time to make a change, so stand up and be heard!!
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Originally posted by spiderjohn spiderjohn wrote:

Was told similar to above info by the top man there.
Seems to be a disagreement over the remodel process.
I have worked often and well with this group, and wish them the
best in this difficult situation. FS hasn't been there long, after being forced out of the
ground floor of the TVM building. Seemed that the artsy crowd
didn't want "that type of people" in the area any more--lol

Well-- that area/location for FS served the community much better than the current location
despite space limitations. This community needs FS despite the
attitude in the Donham bunker and @ Central/Broad. City admin brought in
the Section 8 crowd--now they want them out if sight and don 't want to
take care of them. Too late.

Face it-- the former downtown area is the best location to serve them..


Hey Mtown-- you never have provided the list of S Main property owners receiving govt grants and loans.
Or the Central/broad area entities receiving grant assistance, or those
delinquent / forgiven on debt. Why not?
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Was told similar to above info by the top man there.
Seems to be a disagreement over the remodel process.
I have worked often and well with this group, and wish them the
best in this difficult situation. FS hasn't been there long, after being forced out of the
ground floor of the TVM building. Seemed that the artsy crowd
didn't want "that type of people" in the area any more--lol

Well-- that area/location for FS served the community much better than the current location
despite space limitations. This community needs FS despite the
attitude in the Donham bunker and @ Central/Broad. City admin brought in
the Section 8 crowd--now they want them out if sight and don 't want to
take care of them. Too late.

Face it-- the former downtown area is the best location to serve them..
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Not sure of details. Heard from City hall they are going to have to move from current building to settle lawsuit.
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Details?
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Family Services of Middletown is being sued for $322,000 in unpaid bills to contractor.
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