Army Community Service

Army Community Service (ACS) will assist commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families and communities within America's Army by developing,  coordinating, and delivering services that promote self-reliance, resiliency, and stability during war and peace.

Location: Davis Hall

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 0800-1700

Contact Information:

  • Army Community Service - IME-VIC-MWA: 634-7500
  • Loan Closet: 634-7617
  • FAX: 634-7684

Army Community Service Programs

Army Emergency Relief

To provide emergency financial assistance to eligible personnel.

Contact: 634-8524

  • Army Emergency Relief Loans/Grants

  • Emergency Food Voucher Program

  • Spouse Tuition Assistance

  • Dependent Children Scholarship Fund

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Financial Readiness

To promote soldier and family financial readiness. To provide consumer and financial classes. To assist in resolving consumer complaints. Provide timely information on investments, especially for new soldiers and family members.

Contact: 634-8634

  • Financial planning and checkbook maintenance classes

  • Consumer Information and complaints advocate

  • Budget counseling and debt liquidation

  • Information on Investments, IRAs, Bond, FSSA, etc

  • FSSA: 634-8645

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Soldier/Family Readiness (Family Advocacy)

Prevent/reduce incidence of domestic violence, child abuse/neglect and spouse abuse, and promote healthy families. Advocate for families with special needs.

Contact: 634-7489/7314

  • Parenting classes and Individual Parenting Topics

  • Stress Management

  • Domestic Violence Intervention/Prevention Training

  • Play Groups

  • Consultation, Referral, Crisis Intervention, and Conflict Resolution

  • Emergency Placement Care Coordinator, Adult Safe House, Emergency child care

  • Single Parent Support Group

  • Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities (April)

  • Family Enrichment Month Activities (November)

  • Parent Support Program: 634-7567

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Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The Army Community Services EFMP staff will assist eligible family members by providing the family with information, referrals, crisis intervention and assistance to meet the individual needs of each exceptional family member.

Contact - Community Liaison: 634-8582

  • Information & Referral

  • Advocacy

  • Resource Library

  • Workshops

  • Support Groups

  • Respite information

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Crisis intervention

  • Information Brochure - click here

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Relocation Readiness

To assist relocating soldiers, family members, and DOD civilians by providing them with the tools they need to ensure a smooth relocation process.

Contact: 634-8525

  • Relocate to Vicenza with "Plan My Move/Military Installations," (formerly SITES). This site is found on www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil and is updated daily with information on any military facility world-wide. It has information on everything from major unit listings to regulations on shipping a pet.

  • Welcome packets

  • Loan Closet & World Wide Installation File Library - Contact: 634-7617

  • Sponsorship Counseling & Training for Pre/Post Move

  • English as a Second Language

  • Italian as a Second Language Class

  • Benvenuti - Welcome to Italy - Language, Culture, Venice, and Transportation/Hospital Tour

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Employment Readiness Program (ERP)

To assist family members in their employment search by providing current information on available positions, resume techniques and application information.

Contact: 634-6884

  • Resumix Basics Workshop

  • Electronic USAREUR Resume

  • Federal Employment Listing, NAF Listing, and AAFES Employment Listing

  • Job/Volunteer Fair

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Deployment/Mobilization Readiness

To provide training and support for Family Readiness Groups, Family Readiness Group Leaders, and Commanders on family support issues.

Contact: 634-8523

  • Family Readiness Group (FRG) Training & Assistance

  • Communication Center

  • Family Assistance Center (FAC) Coordinator

  • Rear Detachment Commander (RDC)/Family Readiness Liaison (FRL) Training

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Army Family Team Building (AFTB)

To prepare Army Family members to be independent and self-confident, and to be community leaders. To enhance unit readiness by providing information and skills that lead to family preparedness.

Contact: 634-8526

Email: aftb.vicenza@setaf.army.mil

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Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

A grass roots process to survey issues from installation up to Department of the Army. Family Force Forum (FFF).

Contact: 634-7420

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Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator

To recruit, interview, place and support volunteers in the community. To maintain records of volunteer registration and hours, and plan recognition events for volunteers.

Contact: 634-7942

  • Volunteer Recruitment and Placement Program

  • Volunteer Database & Background Checks

  • Volunteer Recognition Events

  • Installation Volunteer Council

  • Volunteer Orientation

To recruit, place and supervise volunteers in all ACS programs. The Volunteer Corps adds the heart to ACS programs. Contact: 634-8526

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