Douglass Community Services

Douglass Community Services began its existence as Douglass Community Center in 1969, at property owned by the Second Christian Church whose congregation saw a need to bring people of different races, religions, and walks of life together to form an organization that would address problems associated with prejudice and poverty in the community. Man... y local churches were supportive of Douglass Community Center during its beginnings, and its Articles of Incorporation reflect the early church affiliation. They state the organization was formed "to perform in a Christian atmosphere services contributing to the relief of the poor, the distressed and the under privileged...." They go on to state that "the corporation shall be operated exclusively for charitable purposes as provided for corporations.... under Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Codes. Today, Douglass Community Services, Inc. is still recognized as a strong, well run, faith based charitable organization.Read More