Catholic Charities Maine has recognized the volunteer service of Anne Skelton of Auburn. April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, and Catholic Charities has more than 500 volunteers who give 33,000 hours of support to its 20-plus programs statewide every year. Their work equates to approximately $1 million in time donated, according to Kelly Day, director […]
PORTLAND - April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week, and every day at Catholic Charities Maine (CCM), we are deeply grateful for the more than 500 volunteers who give 33,000 hours of support to our 20+ programs statewide every year. Their work equates to approximately $1 million in time donated, according to Kelly Day, director of
Catholic Charities Maine’s Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage & Hope (SEARCH) program has received a $10,000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation. SEARCH connects isolated seniors with community volunteers in Androscoggin, Kennebec, Sagadahoc and Somerset counties, as well as in parts of Penobscot, Franklin, Lincoln, Oxford and Cumberland counties. SEARCH volunteers provide friendly visitation and […]
The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine recently partnered with Somerset Public Health and community leaders throughout the county to identify and propose solutions to ending hunger in their communities. The food bank’s Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger Initiative works with local communities to identify and invest in solutions to the area’s unique food access […]