Here are the views of Community Service Council Board members!
What is the Community Service Council?
CSC is unique: it looks to
the future, researches and plans with others, and mobilizes effective, often long-term,
action.
"CSC is the only community planning agency in Tulsa.
It anticipates needs and problems, brings groups together for problem solving, and
then oversees and activates the resulting plans."
"CSC looks to the future to foresee needs in the Tulsa
community. The organization then begins to put the correct people and funding in
place to meet those needs before the needs become unmanageable."
"CSC is the future-looking United Way agency that
researches, plans, gathers information, and advocates for needed social services changes
in the Tulsa area."
CSC helps others fulfill their
roles.
"CSC has its finger on the pulse of social services in
the community. CSC is looked upon by other agencies, policymakers, individual
volunteers, and funders as an expert and a referral source, that helps them do their jobs
better."
CSC is an advocate.
"CSC serves as an advocate for those in need as well as
the agencies and volunteers seeking to help. It also challenges them all to do their best
in meeting the needs."
CSC links those in need to help.
"CSC connects people to the help then need as early as
possible through unique information sources (Helpline, Babyline, Child Care Resource and
Referral)."
CSC promotes effective
volunteering.
"CSC mobilizes resources, especially volunteers, to
help address many critical needs and issues."
What motivates me to devote
time, talent and resources to the Community Service Council?
CSC
pursues "what works," and takes action.
"I like knowing that my time is devoted to a
‘think tank’ that can see the big picture and select the best solutions from the
many possibilities to address community concerns."
"CSC does not have a ball or party as a fund-raiser --
it does stuff! Takes action!"
CSC is focused.
"CSC wisely identified and chose early childhood
development as its priority emphasis. Focusing on the well-being of children results in a
healthy, strong community."
CSC makes a difference.
"The work of the Council continues to make a difference
in Tulsa's quality of life in areas that I believe are important to me and will change the
outcomes of the lives of the people affected by the Council's many initiatives and
programs."
CSC helps me and others make a
difference.
"CSC provides an opportunity for a citizen to be
involved in finding solutions to critical human needs in this community. You can start at
the beginning and see it through to the end. It is exciting!"
