If it takes a village to sustain a community, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society’s founder/executive director Richard Paradise is one of our most dedicated citizens. Under his leadership, he has turned a fledgling organization into one of the Island’s very significant resources. The film society began in 1999 when they held weekly summer night screenings […]
Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard has received a multi-year grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development for its seasonal emergency homeless shelter. The nonprofit will be receiving the funds beginning in the fall of 2023. The $257,488 grant will be renewed annually “for a total contract duration” of 10 years and three […]
We doubt the homeless problem on Martha’s Vineyard is going away anytime soon. The lack of affordable housing and rental apartments has been well-documented in recent years, and even with a Housing Bank, this problem is unlikely to get solved in the near future. During the early stages of the pandemic, real estate on the […]
The M.V. Community Services’ peer recovery support center is located at the Red House at 12 Beach Road in Oak Bluffs. The Red House serves as a safe place for those seeking help with their drug and alcohol addiction. Peers with experience help guide and support new members on their new journey in recovery. The […]