Community Concepts Maine

We are seeking your nominations to honor someone serving on a board in Lewiston/Auburn! Our first-ever Paul Gauvreau Legacy Award will go to a community member exemplifying the late attorney and philanthropist's spirit of helping others. Please visit www.ccimaine.org/pglfevent to learn more and to nominate someone who is making a difference in our community. While there, you can watch a video from Paul's daughter, Johanna, to see why this award is so special and why we're looking to honor someone. Nominations are open through April 12th. The award will be presented at our first-ever Paul Gauvreau Legacy Event on Thursday, May 16th at the Royal Oak Room in Lewiston. We ask that the winner be in attendance. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are also available now! We hope to see you there!

#Finance and #Business professionals in Maine looking for their next career...we have open positions! Apply at CCIMaine.org by clicking on Careers.

We are hiring for various Head Start positions in Rumford, Farmington, and Wilton, Maine! Early Childhood Development is one of the best opportunities to make a difference in your community...join our teams and have a positive impact!

As we prepare for construction on our 175 MW / 350 MWh Cross Town Energy Storage facility, the Plus Power team is delighted to meet groups in the Gorham and Southern Maine community who are improving the lives of our neighbors. We were honored to announce our support for these groups during Monday’s groundbreaking event:     Community Concepts Maine in Lewiston works to provide pathways to a healthy life for and with those most impacted by inequities in Western Maine through programs, partnerships, and advocacy. Since 1965, Community Concepts has offered a variety of housing, economic development, and social services to support the basic needs of families and promote self-sufficiency. After the tragic mass shooting in Lewiston in October, Community Concepts established the Maine Resiliency Center to offer a place of healing and support to the individuals and families who were impacted.     For more than a quarter of a century, the Friends of the Presumpscot River has worked passionately to restore and protect the vitality of the small but mighty river that runs through Gorham, Windham, Westbrook, Falmouth, and Portland. The group’s efforts have improved water quality, restored migratory fish populations, and increased public awareness of the Presumpscot's economic and recreational potential.    The Gorham Arts Alliance serves to inspire, enrich, and strengthen the surrounding community by offering cultural and educational experiences through the arts. This terrific group encourages creativity and life-long learning, by supporting the arts within the school system; providing out-of-school opportunities and fostering community relationships that encourage and support the arts; increasing access to the arts for those from underserved rural, isolated, and intergenerational communities; and inspiring creativity while integrating the arts into the natural world.    We thank these groups for all they do to serve the community!    #maine #batterystorage 

There are no words to describe how the horrific events of last night feel. Our hearts break for the victims, their families, and all those impacted. Our community is still in shock as the state of emergency continues. Our deepest condolences go to the individuals and families grieving as a result of this senseless violence.    We also want to thank all the first responders for their dedication to our community, and all they are doing and have done during this emergency. As an agency, we are committed to doing everything we can to support our community. We continue to work on plans for our own next steps and will update you soon.    If you need immediate support as we process this tragedy, please dial 988 or 1-888-568-1112 to connect to the Maine Crisis line. Call, text, and chat are all available for free and confidential services. Crisis Support - Maine Crisis Line 988 or 1-888-568-1112. Call. Text. Chat. The Maine Crisis Line — The Opportunity Alliance & www.988lifeline.org. The Maine Crisis Line is the single point of entry to Maine’s Behavioral Health Crisis Services System. It is available 24/7/365 to anyone experiencing emotional distress. 

Our Chief Financial Officer, Laura Gormley, will be a guest speaker at Central Maine Community College tomorrow, sharing about nonprofit opportunities in partnership with CMCC's Business Department. The public is welcome to attend! #nonprofits #maine #jobsinmaine #cmcc #communityconcepts

Congratulations to our CEO Jim Martin for being named an Uplift LA Finest Under 40 Nominee in Mission-Based Organizations! Click below to read about all of this year's nominees: #congratulations #congrats #maine #community #communityconcepts #missionbased

Today we're sharing #gratitude for the team at Northeast Bank and their continued support of our programs. Last week, representatives from the bank met with our CEO, Jim Martin, and presented our staff with a donation of $5,000. Donations like these keep our services running when grant funding falls short and are critical to our ability to serve those in need. Thank you, Northeast Bank! To learn more about how Community Concepts can serve you, or to make a donation, visit: www.ccimaine.org #thankyou #community #Maine #donation #CommunityConcepts

Congratulations Androscoggin Bank on innovating home ownership solutions for new Americans! We look forward to our continued partnership in this work.