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Yellow Tulip Project

Maine Families staff members recently participated in The Yellow Tulip Project, a youth-led effort working to end the stigma against mental illness.

Celebrating 30 Years of Self-Help Housing

CCI’s Self-Help Housing Program hosted its 20th Annual Spaghetti Supper this month, celebrating the program’s 30th anniversary at CCI.

Norway Savings Bank Supports Pay-It-Forward Program

CCI Board Member Deb McPhail stopped by the Lewiston office this month to present a generous donation from Norway Savings Bank for the Rainbow Fund, supporting our Pay-It-Forward Program.

USDA Rural Development Visits CCI

CCI’s Self-Help Housing Program was honored to host staff from the National USDA Rural Development office earlier this week, touring a home currently being built and discussing the impact of the program on our communities.

2022 Day of Caring

CCI staff members participated in The United Way of Androscoggin County’s Annual Day of Caring on Friday, September 16th, volunteering their time to help with a beautification project at one of CCI’s housing sites.

2022 Diaper Drive for Oxford County

CCI’s Oxford County Prevention Council is celebrating after receiving more than $12,000 in donations for their Annual Diaper Drive!

Childcare Survey

Responses to the survey questions will help us determine whether more childcare options are needed in the regions we serve. The information collected will also help us better serve our communities in years to come.

Emergency Rental Assistance Updates

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program has paused accepting new applications.

Help Us Help Families in Need of Diapers!

Community Concepts’ Annual Diaper Drive for Oxford County is right around the corner!

Transportation Program Update

After a thorough review and analysis, staff in partnership with the Board of Directors of Community Concepts, Inc. have made the difficult decision to close our Transportation Program effective 9/30/22.