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About Us

Who We Are

As the season of fall and winter approaches, we encourage you all to please prepare for the colder temperatures and of course snow.  With fall winter comes the holidays and a time for family.  Our organization has planned programs and activities to help those in need who may not be able to prepare for winter or the holidays.  Whether it be through our food pantry, many opportunities are available to provide and connect to available resources.

We ask all of our residents to GET INVOLVED.  This is YOUR community and the Harvard Community Services Center provides services to support the needs of YOUR community.  Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays.

The mission of the Harvard Community Services Center is to improve the quality of life and social functioning of residents in the Lee-Harvard, Miles, and Seville areas. We endeavor to provide a place where the community can engage in positive leisure, cultural and educational experiences that continue to uplift our community and our neighbors.

2025 Board of Trustees

  • Leonard Young,, President
  • Barbara Williams Bennett, Vice President
  • Ulysses Glen,  Secretary
  • Ralph Burton, Treasurer
  • Rhonda Lockett
  • Cynthia Miller
  • Rameana Foster
  • Candice Vaughn
  • Charrisa Prunty
  • Wanda Benford

Our Staff

  • Elaine Gohlstin – President & CEO
  • Michael Adesina – Executive Vice President
  • Leona Jackson – Accountant
  • Michelle Oliver – Executive Assistant/Childcare Administrator
  • Rosetta Brown– Receptionist
  • Julia Hayes – Program Manager/Community Based Services for Families
  • Chalaine Williams – Lead Wrap Specialist/Community Based Services for Families
  • Sekou Nyei – Case Manager/Community Based Services for Families
  • Delores Wilkerson-Case Manager/Community Based Services for Families
  • Rachelle Reeves-Evening/Weekend Data Reports Monitor-Community Based Services for Families
  • Phyllis Hailey – Program Manager/Senior Connections Program
  • Michael Allen – Transportation/Senior Connections Program
  • Adam Robinson– Transportation/Senior Connections Program
  • Linda Arnold – Senior Connections Program
  • Vernita Simon – Kitchen Aide/Senior Connections Program
  • Denise Heath– Program Support
  • Richard Goudreau – Vice President of Housing and Operations/Community Development
  • Dionta’ James – Vice President of Real Estate and Economic Development/Community Development
  • Perenthia Michelle Brown-Small Business Development & Special Events Coordinator/Community Development
  • Jelani Chavers-Community Engager/Community Development
  • LaVerne Arnold-Healthy Homes Specialist/Community Development
  • Charles Fuller – Maintenance
  • Toby Harris– Janitor