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May 16, 2025

Talbot Spy

Nonpartisan Education-based News for Talbot County Community

5 News Notes

Talbot County’s NSC, Inc. Launches Community Breakfast Event at the Tidewater Inn

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Frank Divilio, Chairman of the Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. Board of Directors

The Neighborhood Service Center, Inc., has provided support to underserved individuals and families in Talbot County for more than 50 years. NSC, Inc., is largely funded through state, federal and foundations grants, but community awareness and support are increasingly important.

With that in mind, the organization’s leadership, including its Board membership led by Frank Divilio, and NSC, Inc. Executive Director Marilyn Neal, have announced a community breakfast, set for Tuesday, March 21, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Tidewater Inn. The event will provide updates on the accomplishments NSC, Inc., in the past year, its plans for the future and the ways in which its mission and programs benefit thousands of Talbot County residents and the community at large.

“We are excited to invite the community to learn more about NSC’s many programs serving people of all ages and how we achieve our mission of changing lives and empowering families to become self-sufficient,” said Neal. “Our breakfast event will include personal testimonials from two former NSC clients as well as brief presentations highlighting our programs that address food insecurity, homelessness and rental/utilities assistance, youth activities and more. After the isolation imposed by COVID-19, we are looking forward to connecting ‘live’ with community members, including many individuals and organizations who have helped our success possible.”

Tickets to the breakfast are $15 per person and may be purchased in advance via QR code (available on request), or by check made out to NSC, Inc. and delivered by mail or drop-off to Ummu Thomas, NSC, Inc., 126 Port Street, Easton, Maryland 21601, by March 10, 2023. Seating is limited and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

According to Divilio, sponsorship packages for NSC’s Community Breakfast are offered at the $1,000, $500 and $100 levels. “We are so grateful to have a number of top sponsors on committed so far,” said Divilio. “To date, they include Benson & Mangold Real Estate, Easton Utilities, PNC Bank, Preston Automotive Group, Provident State Bank, Seip Family Foundation Limited, The Tidewater Inn, Anne and Ron Walker, and Willow Construction.”

For more information about tickets or sponsorships, contact Ummu Thomas by phone,410-822-5015, or by email, [email protected].

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NSC Board of Directors Seeking Two New Members to Represent its Low-Income Sector

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Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. (NSC) provides a wide range of services and assistance to individuals who reside in Talbot County and, especially, to those who do not qualify for state and federally funded programs. As in its mission, NSC “works toward eliminating poverty by empowering families to be self-sufficient.” As the designated community action agency of Talbot County, NSC is governed by a Tri-partite Board of Directors. One-third (or 5) of the members of NSC’s Board shall be representatives of low-income residents of Talbot County.

All members of the NSC’s Board shall be residents of Talbot County, Maryland. All representatives of the low-income shall be elected to represent a specific geographic area within Talbot County.

The term of appointment for the low-income representative shall be for five (5) years.

Community Action Agency is subject to all restrictions imposed by laws, ordinances, or regulations of Talbot County, The State of Maryland and Federal laws and guidelines that may be applicable.

Representatives must be 18 years or older, reside in Talbot County service area and be able to actively participate in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of CSBG funded programs.

It is highly recommended low-income individuals serve on the board, but it is not required that all Low-Income Representatives be low income themselves. The selection of the board members will be done by a Democratic Election Process.

Applicants should forward a letter of interest and request for application to: Ms. Marilyn M. Neal, Executive Director, Neighborhood Service Center, Inc., 126 Port Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 or to [email protected].

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Neighborhood Service Center Board of Directors Seeking Two New Members to Represent its Low-Income Sector

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Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. (NSC) provides a wide range of services and assistance to individuals who reside in Talbot County and, especially, to those who do not qualify for state and federally funded programs.  As in its mission, NSC “works toward eliminating poverty by empowering families to be self-sufficient.”  As the designated community action agency of Talbot County, NSC is governed by a Tri-partite Board of Directors. One-third (or 5) of the members of NSC’s Board shall be representatives of low-income residents of Talbot County.

All members of the NSC’s Board shall be residents of Talbot County, Maryland.  All representatives of the low-income shall be elected to represent a specific geographic area within Talbot County.

The term of appointment for the low-income representative shall be for five (5) years.

Community Action Agency is subject to all restrictions imposed by laws, ordinances, or regulations of Talbot County, The State of Maryland and Federal laws and guidelines that may be applicable.

Representatives must be 18 years or older, reside in Talbot County service area and be able to actively participate in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of CSBG funded programs.

It is highly recommended low-income individuals serve on the board, but it is not required that all Low-Income Representatives be low income themselves.  The selection of the board members will be done by a Democratic Election Process.

Applicants should forward a letter of interest and request for application to:

Ms. Marilyn M. Neal, Executive Director, Neighborhood Service Center, Inc.,126 Port Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 or to [email protected].

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Shore Regional Health Nurses Support the Neighborhood Service Center

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Members of the Shore Regional Health nursing team are shown their many donations to benefit Talbot County’s Neighborhood Service Center. The donations were delivered to the Center on March 10.

Nurses at UM Shore Regional Health recently wrapped up a collection drive to benefit the Neighborhood Service Center Inc. (NSC, Inc.). Located on Port Street in Easton, NSC is a community action agency whose mission is to provide services and assistance to low-income families and elderly residents in Talbot County.

“We received a wonderful turnout for donations to the Neighborhood Service Center,” said Laura Jackson, Global Council chairman. “From the council, we were able to donate kitchen supplies, paper goods, canned goods, blankets, children’s toys and other household items. I am so proud to be a part of an organization that gives back to the community we serve.”

“We so appreciate the generosity of the nursing team at Shore Regional Health in collecting and donating so many useful items for the families and individuals served by the Neighborhood Service Center,” said Marilyn Neal, executive director of the Neighborhood Service Center. “These donations will all be put to good use.”

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