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Community Concepts (CCI) is a Community Action Agency and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been supporting residents in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties since 1965. CCI helps more than 14,000 people every year through more than 95 diverse programs.
Your donation helps us fulfill our mission to strengthen individuals, families and communities in western Maine by providing diverse programs, engaging in strategic partnerships and through advocacy that addresses the barriers to promote economic opportunities for all.
168,331 meals provided through our Child and Adult Care Food Program.
343 local providers participated in Community Provider Trainings offered by our Prevention Councils
$10.59 million distributed to HEAP recipients and 13,094 HEAP applications processed
2023 Community Impact
3,106 home visits by Maine Families staff with 253 families enrolled.
$1.35 million lent to small businesses by Community Concepts Finance Corporation
$28,614,458.20 distributed by the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and 9,616 households served.
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On April 7, 2020, the world lost a dedicated public servant, Paul Gauvreau. Because of Paul’s passion and dedication to the community, Community Concepts has teamed up with the Gauvreau family to create the Paul Gauvreau Legacy Fund.
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Community Concepts is always looking for volunteers to help us achieve our mission and take care of our community members. Contact us to learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how to get started.
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Parenting Through Recovery is designed for parents or caregivers working on recovery and wanting to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Schedule: Every Tuesday (Rolling Admission, join anytime!) 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. This workshop has...
Parenting Through Recovery is designed for parents or caregivers working on recovery and wanting to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Contact us to sign up! parentworkshops@community-concepts.org or 207-402-1621
Six Session Course - Free Books! Classes on Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | October 23rd, 30th; November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; December 4th Today’s world brings many risks to our children. Together we will talk about those risks and how to prevent against them. We will...
Nurturing Father is designed to meet the needs and learning styles of any man parenting a child. Schedule: Fridays: October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th; November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th; December 6th, 13th, 20th. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Zoom All Workshops will be offered online until...
Parenting Through Recovery is designed for parents or caregivers working on recovery and wanting to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Schedule: Every Tuesday (Rolling Admission, join anytime!) 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. This workshop has...
Parenting Through Recovery is designed for parents or caregivers working on recovery and wanting to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Contact us to sign up! parentworkshops@community-concepts.org or 207-402-1621
Six Session Course - Free Books! Classes on Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | October 23rd, 30th; November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; December 4th Today’s world brings many risks to our children. Together we will talk about those risks and how to prevent against them. We will...
Nurturing Father is designed to meet the needs and learning styles of any man parenting a child. Schedule: Fridays: October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th; November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th; December 6th, 13th, 20th. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Zoom All Workshops will be offered online until...
Learn a simple yet effective technique to get kids to STOP doing what you don't want them to do, and to START doing what you want them to do. Learn to encourage positive behavior, independence, and self-esteem to help foster your child's growth and development. This program is...
Parenting Through Recovery is designed for parents or caregivers working on recovery and wanting to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Schedule: Every Tuesday (Rolling Admission, join anytime!) 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. This workshop has...
Parenting Through Recovery is designed for parents or caregivers working on recovery and wanting to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Contact us to sign up! parentworkshops@community-concepts.org or 207-402-1621
Six Session Course - Free Books! Classes on Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | October 23rd, 30th; November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; December 4th Today’s world brings many risks to our children. Together we will talk about those risks and how to prevent against them. We will...
