Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties

Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock Counties We lead or collaborate to provide services that support, empower, and improve lives. ACAP provides equal opportunity in employment and services.

Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP), a 501c3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1972 and is one of 10 community action programs in Maine and one of approximately 1,100 nationwide. When created, Community Action Programs were charged with eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty. That mandate still exists, and for 50 years ACAP has responded by offering a vast array of social servic

es that address poverty in a comprehensive way. ACAP serves approximately 14,000 low-income people with more than 40 programs and services in four major program areas: early care and education, economic development, energy and housing, and prevention and wellness. Services include Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP); Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP); Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP); Case Management; Affordable Care Act Navigator Program; Energy, Moisture, and Infiltration Audit Inspections; Housing Rehabilitation Services; workforce development; homeownership education; foreclosure counseling; lead paint inspections; Head Start; Early Head Start; Child Care; Child Care Food Program; Supplemental Food for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); breastfeeding support; and oral
health programs. Aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Non-Discriminatory & Civil Rights Information: https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/nutrition/nondiscrimination

09/02/2026

WIC Farmer Day in Presque Isle for tomorrow 9/3/26 has been canceled due to weather.

09/02/2026

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🔆 Board Member Spotlight 🔆Board member Billi Griffeth is the senior vice president of community banking at Katahdin Trus...
09/01/2026

🔆 Board Member Spotlight 🔆
Board member Billi Griffeth is the senior vice president of community banking at Katahdin Trust Company. During her 15 years as an employee of Katahdin Trust Company, Griffeth has filled several roles, steadily moving up from training officer to retail officer to associate vice president of retail services to regional vice president and then to her current position.
In addition to her daily work, Griffeth is involved in the community through membership on the board of directors of the Wintergreen Arts Center, where she has served for eight years.
Griffeth holds a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Maine. She has also completed continuing education through the Wharton School Leadership Certificate Program and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
In her spare time, Griffeth enjoys going on adventures with her three children. Some of her favorite types of adventures include traveling, hiking and going to concerts.

Congratulations to Jessica Campbell—winner of the WIC Aroostook drawing for participants in our "Why we Breastfeed" proj...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to Jessica Campbell—winner of the WIC Aroostook drawing for participants in our "Why we Breastfeed" project, which began during Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 1-7) and continued through the month of August. Thank you to everyone who shared a bit of your breastfeeding story with us.

On the most recent segment of Community in Action on Star 97.7, we're talking directly with family members who participa...
08/31/2026

On the most recent segment of Community in Action on Star 97.7, we're talking directly with family members who participate in our early care and education programs about how participating helps them. You won't want to miss their stories! Tune in on Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45 or listen anytime on the Star 97.7 website: https://star977fm.com/index.php/community-action/

Free fresh local veggies are available outside of our 771 Main St. Presque Isle office while supplies last! A big thank ...
08/31/2026

Free fresh local veggies are available outside of our 771 Main St. Presque Isle office while supplies last!

A big thank you to Mi'kmaq Farms & Fish Hatchery!

🔆 Board Member Spotlight 🔆Board Member Jo Cooper's current occupation reads "retired," but it turns out that doesn't mea...
08/28/2026

🔆 Board Member Spotlight 🔆

Board Member Jo Cooper's current occupation reads "retired," but it turns out that doesn't mean anything regarding her level of involvement in the community. Currently, Cooper is a Town of Lamoine selectboard member; chair of the Lamoine Committee on Aging; an Ellsworth Rotary Club member; a member of the Lamoine Historical Society and St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Ellsworth. She also works part-time as a manager for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and is a board member for Northern Light Health and Hospice, Hancock County Homes, and the board president of the National Volunteer Caregivers Network.

Cooper's past work experiences include working in her family's small manufacturing company on Mount Desert Island and in Orland and founding a nonprofit organization to assist older adults and people with disabilities with essential needs, primarily transportation. She holds a bachelor's degree in medieval studies from Wellesley College and a Master of Letters degree in medieval Scottish history from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. When she is not involved in her various community interests, Cooper enjoys beekeeping, gardening, hiking, walking and knitting.

08/27/2026
Aroostook County neighbors, the Presque Isle Housing Authority invites you to a Community Resource Fair.Date: Thursday, ...
08/26/2026

Aroostook County neighbors, the Presque Isle Housing Authority invites you to a Community Resource Fair.

Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Presque Isle Housing Authority Community Center (37 Birch Extension Street, Presque Isle)

This is sure to be a great opportunity to to find what meets your needs all in one place.

For more information, call (207)) 554-4381

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨We have been made aware that some customers have received suspicious letters claiming to be from our organ...
08/25/2026

🚨 Scam Alert 🚨

We have been made aware that some customers have received suspicious letters claiming to be from our organization. These letters are not from us.

Please do not call any phone numbers listed in these letters, and do not share any personal, financial, or sensitive information.

If you have received one of these letters, we encourage you to disregard it and contact us directly using our official contact information if you have any questions.

If you have already provided information or responded to one of these letters, contact your local police department and monitor your accounts for any unusual activity.

Thank you for helping us keep our community informed and safe. Please share this post to help spread awareness. ⚠️💙

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Presque Isle, ME
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