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Why Support Community Concepts?

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 dozens of 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.

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$3.2 million distributed in HEAP benefits to 7,075 eligible households.

525 children served by our Head Start, Early Head Start, and Childcare Programs.

3,292 home visits by Maine Families staff with 323 families enrolled.

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2024 Community Impact

More than 440 individuals supported by the Maine Resiliency Center.

$1.2 million lent to small businesses by Community Concepts Finance Corporation.

1,162 people served by Oxford County Mental Health Services.

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The Paul Gauvreau Legacy Fund

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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News & Events

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Building Community Together: Introducing Our 2025 Sponsors

Learn more about the local organizations supporting our mission of serving Western Maine!

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Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

News & Events

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CCFC Celebrates One Year of Tech Help in Oxford County

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Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

Parenting Through Recovery

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Parenting Through Recovery

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

Active Parenting

Active Parenting

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...

Our Services

Community Concepts provides a vast array of resources and services grouped within five different focus areas. Explore each one to learn how we set Maine families up for success.

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Housing & Energy

Explore services and support for homeowners, future homebuyers, and renters. Learn about purchasing a home, homebuilding, energy efficiency, and more.

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Financial Services

The Community Concepts Finance Corporation offers business loans, community wifi installation, homebuyer education classes, and much more.

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Children & Family

Headstart, Parenting Education, Child Welfare, School-Based Services, and more. See how Community Concepts helps support and educate children and their families.

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Housing & Energy

Explore services and support for homeowners, future homebuyers, and renters. Learn about purchasing a home, homebuilding, energy efficiency, and more.

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Financial Services

The Community Concepts Finance Corporation offers business loans, community wifi installation, homebuyer education classes, and much more.

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Children & Family

Headstart, Parenting Education, Child Welfare, School-Based Services, and more. See how Community Concepts helps support and educate children and their families.

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Housing & Energy

Explore services and support for homeowners, future homebuyers, and renters. Learn about purchasing a home, homebuilding, energy efficiency, and more.

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