COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS INC
EIN 52-1949052 · Fund Raising & Fund Distribution - Education (B12)
What they do
Community Support Systems Mission is to Help Low- and Moderate-income Families and Senior Citizens Access Services, to Provide Direct Assistance, and to Provide Local Programs That Will Raise The Quality of Life, Dignity, and Independence In The Community. The Board and The Faithful Community of Volunteers Work Tirelessly to Do One Thing Improve The Quality of Life of The Most Vulnerable Neighbors In Southern Prince Georges and Northern Charles Counties In MD.
How to reach them
ContactEthel Shepard-PowellExecutive Director
Mailing addressPO Box 206, Brandywine, MD 20613
Main phone(301) 372-1491 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@communitysupportsystems.orgSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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