A New Era and a New Challenge for the Neighborhood Service Center: A Chat with Chuck Callahan and Andy Hollis

It is hard to think of another Talbot County organization that does more for its community than the Neighborhood Service Center on Port Street. Since 1969, NSC has provided a broad range of services—housing and homelessness support, food assistance, emergency financial aid, youth and senior programs, and employment services—serving low-income families and elderly residents across the county.

In 2026, demand for the Neighborhood Service Center will be higher than ever. Major federal cutbacks to social programs, combined with Maryland’s projected $1.4 billion budget deficit and its ripple effects on county finances, are placing unprecedented pressure on organizations like NSC. The challenge now is whether the Center can continue to meet growing needs as long-standing government support erodes.

As part of its response, NSC has recently hired Andy Hollis, a widely respected nonprofit leader, as its new chief executive officer. Working with the Board of Directors, chaired by Chuck Callahan, Hollis is charged with helping the organization navigate this uncertain moment while staying true to its mission.

The Spy sat down with Andy and Chuck to discuss the future of the Neighborhood Service Center, the programs it hopes to sustain and expand, and why private community support will be essential as public funding continues to shrink.

This video is approximately seven minutes in length. To learn more about the Neighborhood Service Center or to make a donation, please go here.