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MACC gives emergency assistance
during times of crisis to individuals and families
in the Manchester and Bolton, Connecticut area.
We help feed and clothe those
in need, assure them a warm, safe place to sleep at
night, and advocate on
their behalf when they are faced with eviction,
unpaid utility bills, unaffordable prescriptions,
and other issues which affect their basic needs.
MACC does not believe in
hand outs, but we firmly believe in giving a helping
hand when it is needed. We are not designed to
be an entitlement program or sustaining income
resource. In fact, the majority of MACC programs
do not give financial assistance. Instead, MACC
works side-by-side with individuals and families
to help them manage their own resources better.
Our staff is trained to see the bigger picture,
which is much broader than providing emergency
assistance during times of crisis. It means working
with clients to develop a plan of action, helping
them coordinate services, and serving as a resource
and coach until their plan is completed and they
are back on their feet.
Our experience has shown
us that people tend to live up to or down
to what is expected of them. MACC expects the
people it helps to get better, recover and give
back. Every day we see our expectations fulfilled.
MACC's greatest achievement is to help a client
graduate from MACC services with dignity and
self-respect into stability and independence.
MACC is proud of its successes,
and is grateful to the various member
churches, community
partners, volunteers,
donor, and board
members who give so generously and trust
MACC to be Greater Manchester’s primary social
service agency.
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