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Community... What a Concept is the official podcast of Community Concepts, a nonprofit Community Action Agency based in Lewiston and South Paris, Maine. Our mission is to provide pathways to a healthy life for and with those most impacted by inequities in Western Maine through programs, partnerships, and advocacy.
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Lisa McGee, Energy Manager at Community Concepts, joins us to share updates on the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and to announce the Winter Energy Relief Program, a new initiative providing additional energy assistance to Maine residents. If you live in Androscoggin or Oxford County and are struggling to afford heating your home, please call us! We can determine what assistance you are eligible for. You may qualify for HEAP if you are a: renter, renter with heat included, ho...
Marjorie Millett, Homeownership Center Manager with Community Concepts Finance Corporation, joins us to share about the L/A CA$H Coalition's Free Tax Prep Service in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties. For tax filers in Androscoggin or Oxford Counties with a total income of $60,000 or less, the Free Tax Prep Program is available by appointment only. To make an appointment:Call 207-739-6530Email laca$h@community-concepts.org Schedule online through the EzNET scheduler hereUpload docume...
Before diving deeper into 2023, the team catches up on all things CCI and reflects on the many impactful organizations we learned about on the podcast throughout 2022. Resource Development Manager Christian Ricci also joins us to share about our Annual Appeal, Town Campaign, and the CCI Impact Circle, and we introduce our agency's new Chief Executive Officer, Jim Martin, who joined the CCI team at the beginning of the year. Don't forget! The podcast now comes out bi-weekly on the second ...
Tricia Tomlinson and Sonia Turgeon join us to share about The Center for Wisdom's Women, a nonprofit in Lewiston providing a safe-haven for women while supporting them in building community, finding resources, and building self-esteem and resiliency. The Center is open on a drop-in basis Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am-1pm to provide a stress-free environment where women can come for rest, conversation, find support groups, and take part in activities together. The Center also o...
Community Concepts Board Member Ashley Medina joins us to share about the Goodwill Take 2 YouthBuild Program, where she works as a Recruitment and Intake Specialist. Take 2 works with participants ages 17-24 in the Lewiston/Auburn area, providing pathways to help them rebuild their lives through education and job training while also giving back to their community. Take 2 participants spend half of their time in education working in a supportive environment to attain their High Scho...
Special guest Erin Reed, Executive Director of the Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston, shares about the organization's soup kitchen, pantry, day shelter, resource center, and refugee integration program. Located at 53 Spruce Street in Lewiston, Trinity Jubilee Center has been serving the public since 1991. The Center is currently open 6 days a week and serves more than 1,000 people each week. For more information on program hours, resources, and how you can get involved, visit the...
Host Kelsey Cote and Producer John Williams discuss the many programs and resources available for those in need this winter and giving season. It's also time for CCI's Annual Appeal! If you'd like to donate to support our programs helping individuals and families in Western Maine thrive, visit our Kindful page: Community Concepts Inc | KindfulDonations can also be mailed to our Lewiston office at: 240 Bates StreetAttn: Ruby Bean, Dir. of DevelopmentLewiston, ME 04240Thank you!Special tha...
The Workforce and Education Committee of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce join us in studio to share about their work in the Oxford Hills community. The Committee focuses on bringing together resources in the region for education, funding, training and other services for local businesses and community members to better their employment and their job opportunities. Listen to the full episode to meet all of the committee members and learn about the education and workforce service...
Grace Kendall and Elise Johansen with Safe Voices join us to share about their work supporting and empowering those affected by domestic violence and sex trafficking and exploitation. Safe Voices serves Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin Counties, and operates the only shelter and support services in the region for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking and exploitation. The Safe Voices team provides one-on-one safety planning, support groups, information and referral, court advocac...
Diane Madden and Stephanie LeBlond join us to share about the programs and services offered by the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.The Cancer Resource Center serves cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and anyone affected by cancer with support, education, and concepts in healthy living. Offerings include assistance with resource navigation, wellness programs and activities, support groups, therapy, comfort items, travel and food assistance, and more, all offered at no cost. The Ce...
Ruth Burke and Claire Alexander with Community Concepts' Maine Families Program join us to share about their work helping families in Androscoggin, Oxford, and Northern Cumberland Counties. Maine Families is offered to all families who are expecting or have a new baby at home. Whether it is a family's first or third baby, Maine Families certified family visitors can provide information, encouragement and support around the topics that matter to parents and caregivers regarding health, nutriti...
Dan Cronin, President of CGI Business Solutions, joins us to share how his company supports nonprofit organizations across New England and beyond, including Community Concepts!As an agency, CGI provides businesses with employee benefits solutions and administration, wealth management, payroll services, HR support and more. CGI's commitment to its communities extends into helping nonprofits raising money for their programs and with volunteer opportunities. We want to send a special thanks to C...
Meredith Cook with the Pink Feather Foundation joins us to share about the Foundation's work and mission to improve the lives of students by partnering with teachers to provide students with clothing and accessories at no cost.Through the Foundation's unique design, students in need of clothing are given access to an online store where they can "shop" for items that fit their personal style. All items ordered are delivered to the student's school in a Pink Feather Foundation branded package ...
Karen Henderson joins us to share about the services available for both job seekers and employers through CCI's Workforce Development Program. In partnership with Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC), CCI's Workforce Specialists are dedicated to helping Maine residents find meaningful employment. CCI's team can help you further your education, change career paths, connect with on-the-job training opportunities, receive funding for books, materials, uniforms, and so much more. Services...
Guests from The Table, a nonprofit based in Norway, join us to share about the many ways they serve our community, including weekly clothes giveaways, community breakfasts, group outdoor activity opportunities, and more!FREE clothing giveaways take place every Tuesday & Wednesday from 1-5pm at The Table, 160 Main St., Norway. FREE community breakfasts take place every Saturday at 8:30am at the Norway Grange at 15 Whitman Street in Norway. Everyone is welcome.The Table's Healthy Outd...
Our Annual Diaper Drive for Oxford County runs from Monday, September 26th - Friday, September 30th! We will be collecting diapers, wipes, and diaper related items all week long to distribute to Oxford County families throughout the year. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:Community Concepts17 Market Square, South ParisWOXO Country243 Main Street, NorwayCan't shop for items but want to participate? We will also be collecting monetary donations that will go directly toward...
CCI's Director of Children's Services Dianne Nelder and Associate Director of Children's Services Kimberly Bessette join us to share about Community Concepts' Head Start Programs available for children in Oxford and Franklin Counties. All programs are enrolling now! Head Start services offered by CCI include childcare, home visiting, Early Head Start, and Head Start Preschool/Pre-K. All programs focus on the developmental, educational, social, health, and nutritional needs of children and the...
Emma DayBranch, Lisbeth Wierda, and Brendan Schauffler join us to share about Resilience Matters to ME, a community project focused on helping build resilience and a healthy community in the Oxford Hills area. Comprised of a group of community members from many different walks of life, Resilience Matters to ME is spreading messages about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and resilience across the community. The project is based on decades of research about ACES, showing that the more chall...
Special guests Shirley Boyce and Pat Ingersol with Responsible Pet Care join us to share abut the important work their shelter is doing for the homeless dogs, cats, and pocket pets in our community. Responsible Pet Care is a no kill, non-profit shelter and adoption center located at 9 Swallow Road in South Paris. The shelter accepts stray animals from local towns and other agencies when space allows, as well as animals surrendered by their owners. All animals are provided time to decompress a...
Special guest Patty Rice of The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills joins us to share about the many ways the Club serves our community and more. As stated in the Club's mission statement, The Rotary Club of Oxford Hills is a diverse group of service-oriented men and women providing hands-on and financial support within Oxford Hills and beyond. The group exemplifies "Service Above Self" while encouraging high ethical standards, enjoying fellowship and promoting world understanding, peace and g...
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