Empowering Communities Through
Language & Connections
We break language barriers and foster inclusive civic
engagement across diverse communities.
Empowering Communities Through
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
MCS is a proud participant in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), making it easy for federal employees to support our mission and expand language access services across diverse communities.
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About MCS Service
Multicultural Community Service (MCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Washington, DC since 1997. MCS is dedicated to encouraging, promoting, and facilitating broad and inclusive civic participation. MCS aims to improve communication and cooperation between and among residents throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. We believe that diverse and vibrant communities are the key to helping residents thrive.
Our core services are civic engagement facilitation and language access assistance, which includes both interpretation and translation services. Each service is supported by certificate-bearing professionals.
Our Legacy
A history of leadership, advocacy, and impact in advancing language access and equity.
Advocacy • Inclusion • Equity
Our Legacy in Advancing Language Access
MCS is proud to have played a foundational role in advancing language access and equity in Washington, D.C. In 2004, during the signing of the DC Language Access Law by Mayor Williams, Lillian Perdomo, then Executive Director and Co-Founder of MCS, stood among key leaders supporting this landmark legislation.
She is pictured alongside Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham, reflecting the collaborative leadership that helped bring this effort to fruition.
MCS was also a co-founder of the Language Access Coalition, a critical body that was formally recognized within the legislation and continues to play an essential role in ensuring the law’s implementation and impact. This moment reflects MCS’s long-standing commitment to advocacy, inclusion, and equitable access for all communities.
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What We Do
We provide expert language services and training to bridge communication gaps and empower diverse communities.
Interpretation
MCS provides interpreters and translators for events in single and multiple languages, with and without interpreter equipment.
Examples of these settings are small meetings, hearings, and one-on-one private meetings and conferences. The most frequent languages requested in the Washington Metropolitan Area are Spanish, French, Amharic, Chinese/Mandarin, Korean, Vietnamese and Arabic.
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Community Interpreter Training (CIT)
Courses pursuant to credentialing standards for bilingual interpreters who are proficient in English and at least in another language.
Enables participants to achieve culturally competent delivery, accuracy, and excellence.
Helps participants acquire microbusiness skills as well.
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Translation
Certified translation services for document texts from one language to another.
Transcription
Certified transcript services from spoken language into written form.
Support Our Mission. Transform Lives.
Your contribution helps us break language barriers,
empower communities, and create equal opportunities
Meet Our Staff
Meet the dedicated professionals behind our mission, committed to empowering communities through expertise and compassion.
Heruy Gebremariam
Amharic Linguist
Esteffany Villasenor
Language Services Program Coordinator
Rosemary Fennell
Co-Founder & Board Chair
Summer Anwar
Urdu Linguist
Leonina Arismendi
Spanish Linguist
Vanessa P. Nguinbis Yann
French Linguist
FAQ ?
Find quick answers to common questions about our services, programs, and how we support your needs.
What services do you provide?
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We offer professional language services, including interpretation and translation, along with community engagement and training programs to support diverse communities.
Who can use your services?
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Our services are available to individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and government organizations working with multicultural and multilingual communities.
How can I request a service or get involved?
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You can request services, volunteer, or partner with us by filling out the contact form on our website or reaching out directly.
How can I support your organization?
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You can support us by donating, volunteering, or partnering with us to help expand our programs and community impact.