Community Service
| Address: | 147 Farmington Falls Rd., Office 2
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| E-mail: | jsmith@umext.maine.edu |
| Website: | http://www.umext.maine.edu/franklin4H |
| Contact: | Judy Smith |
| Services: | 4-H is the youth development, education program for the University Cooperative Extension. 4-H participants usually range from ages of 5 to 19 (some animal clubs the minimum age is 9 to show in fairs). They usually organize themselves into 4-H clubs to support each other as they take on "Learn-by-doing" projects. On occasion, there are members who prefer to work independently with help from the University Cooperative Extension or clubs. Young people can also become involved in 4-H through 4-H school enrichment programs and 4-H camps. 4-H teaches young people life skills necessary for success in life. For more information about how you can become involved in 4-H, contact your County’s University Cooperative Extension office.
4-H throughout Franklin County: 4-H Friends Jay Dandy Crafters Jay Franklin County Beef Boosters East Dixfield Franklin County Dairy Club Farmington Franklin County Junior Lamb Club Farmington Franklin County Working Steers Chesterville Happy H’s Farmington Happy H’s Jr’s Farmington Mountain Viewers Jay Muddy Hoof Prints Wilton Skillful Workers Farmington Souie Souie Club Farmington Wild Bearies Rangeley New Vineyard Shooting Stars
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| Address: | PO Box 278
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Location: | 104 Main St.
Rangeley |
| Phone: | (207) 864-0919 |
| Website: | http://www.mainelegion.org/ |
| Contact: | Doug Stone |
| Services: | The American Legion associates themselves together for the following purposes:
to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. |
| Phone: | 1-800-942-2677 TTY:1-800-833-3722 |
| E-mail: | questions@americorps.org |
| Website: | www.americorps.gov |
| Services: | For 40 years, AmeriCorps*VISTA has been helping bring communities and individuals out of poverty. Today, nearly 6,000 AmeriCorps*VISTA members serve in hundreds of nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the country -- working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, increase housing opportunities, or bridge the digital divide. |
| Address: | Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
243 Leighton Road Augusta, ME 04330 |
| Location: | Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
243 Leighton Road Augusta, |
| Clients: | TANF/ASPIRE clients who are employed and have income which allows loan payments, insurance and other auto related costs. |
| Services: | Limited transportation resources is one of the most frequent barriers keeping TANF (welfare) recipients from going to work. In response, the State of Maine Department of Human Services' ASPIRE Program has partnered with Goodwill Industries and KeyBank to create the Good Wheels to Work initiative. The program offers low interest auto loans for working welfare recipients. Participants referred to the program can borrow up to $5,000 at 5% interest over a three-year period, in which to purchase a reliable used car.
Each eligible participant meets with a Goodwill Transportation Specialist to review transportation needs and options including the type of car to purchase and a budget plan. The Transportation Specialists then assist with loan applications, vehicle selection, insurance purchases, and vehicle registration. The final step is to put together a maintenance schedule to help keep the new car running smoothly. Working ASPIRE clients are referred to the Good Wheels to Work Program by their DHS ASPIRE Case Manager. Goodwill's Transportation Specialists work throughout the State of Maine out of the following offices: Augusta: 207-626-0170 Bangor: 207-945-4063 Lewiston: 207-777-7472 Portland: 207-774-6323 |
| Location: | Lambert Hill Rd.
Strong |
| Services: | The Grange is a family oriented organization and provides the opportunity to participate in social events and community service projects within the local community as well as the county, state and national levels.
Meets on the 4th Friday of every month at the Grange Hall at 7:30 p.m. |
| Address: | Pleasant St.
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2543 |
| Website: | http://www.scouting.org/ |
| Contact: | Russell Brooks |
| Services: | The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. |
| Address: | PO Box 716
Dixfield, ME 04224 |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
| Address: | BPOE Lodge #2430
P.O. Box 526 West Farmington, ME 04992-0526 |
| Location: | 120 School St.
West Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-6761 |
| Website: | http://www.maineelks.org/farmington.html |
| Services: | Meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Except July & August, then only 4th Tuesday.
Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. |
| Address: | 404 Bailey Hill Rd.
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2558 |
| Contact: | Cheryl Bunker |
| Contact: | Paul Mills |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Address: | 147 Farmington Falls Road #2
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-4650; 800-287-1478 (toll free) |
| E-mail: | cefrk@umext.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Donna Bucher |
| Clients: | Anyone who is interested in learning new information to improve their personal, family, and community life. By being a member of Extension Homemakers, you will have the opportunity to learn with others, make new friends, and contribute to your community, county, and state. You will gain additional leadership skills and be able to share your interests and talents with others.
Extension Homemaker groups are currently located in Clearwater, East Wilton, Farmington, Kingfield, Mount Vernon/Vienna, North Chesterville, Strong, Weld and Wilton. |
| Services: | Extension Homemaker group members help to extend the resources of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension into their communities through educational opportunities and service projects. Local members in most counties in Maine belong to their local community group, their county group, and the state group, Maine Extension Homemakers Council.
Join by calling your local UMaine Extension county office. They will connect you with the local groups in your area. |
| Phone: | 1.800.660.1072 (in Maine only) |
| E-mail: | joanneh@gskc.org |
| Website: | http://www.gskc.org |
| Services: | Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, a social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouting, they grow courageous and strong. Sandy River Service Unit - serves Avon, Carrabassett, Chesterville, Chisolm, Coburn Gore, Dryden, Eustis, Farmington, Fairbanks, Industry, Jay, Kingfield, Livermore, Livermore Falls, Madrid, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Oquossoc, Phillips, Rangely, Salem, Stratton, Strong, Temple, Vienna, Weld, and Wilton Programs: Daisy Girl Scouts for girls in kindergarten Brownie Girl Scouts for girls in grades 1 - 3 Junior Girl Scouts for girls in grades 4 - 6 Please go to the website for more information on a local chapter in your area. www.gskc.org |
| Address: | PO Box 61
Jay, ME 04239 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-2905 ext 232 |
| Contact: | Gayla P. Drake |
| Services: | Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian services, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.
Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at LaFleur’s Restaurant in Jay. |
| Address: | Foster Regional Technology Center
Seamon Rd. Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3562 |
| Website: | http://www.jmg.com |
| Contact: | Cal Dorman |
| Services: | Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Inc. (JMG), is an independent, private- nonprofit corporation established by the Maine Legislature in 1993. The company has the exciting mission of cultivating the potential of and opening new doors and opportunities for Maine’s young people in grades 6 through 12. |
| Address: | PO Box 1088
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Location: | Richardson St.
Rangeley |
| Phone: | (207) 864-3852 |
| Website: | http://www.angelfire.com/me/15thmasonicdistrict/index.html |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 471
Dixfield, ME 04224 |
| Contact: | Richard Beedy |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Address: | 304 Hancock Street
Bangor, ME 04401 |
| Phone: | 941-2347; 1-866-298-0896 (toll free) |
| Website: | http://www.kinshipconnections.org |
| Clients: | Grandparents raising grandchildren |
| Services: | Maine Kids-Kin is formerly known as Family Connections and is a program of Families And Children Together for Maine's Grandfamilies.
When caring for a relative's child, you may have more questions than answers. Every question is welcome and appropriate when it comes to the safety and care of your family. Call to find out what Maine Kids-Kin can do for you. Services are free, and every conversation is confidential. Information and Referrals: Legal, Financial, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and Childcare/Respite. Individualized Case Management: Help resolving problems, family decision making, and researching services. Resources: Individual "Key Conversations" on children's special needs, library, fund for respite and stability, and clothing exchange. Support and Activity Groups: Meet other Grandfamilies, social and recreational events for families, and a variety of locations and times. Maine Kids-Kin assists extended family members who are stepping in to care for a relatives child(ren). The family member may be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, sibling, cousin or good friend of the family. The children may be in the relative’s care, or the relatives may be working towards that goal. Grandfamilies is a term for families headed by an extended family member: grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative. |
| Address: | 304 Middle St.
Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-2063 |
| Contact: | Ernest Lowell |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Address: | 112 Church Street, Apt. A
P.O. Box 349 Farmington, ME 04938 |
| Location: | 138 Pleasant St.
Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3992; 1-800-871-7741(hotline-in state only) (toll free) |
| TTY: | 1-888-458-5599 |
| Website: | http://www.mmavs.org |
| Contact: | Jeb Enoch |
| Services: | Maine Men Against Violence and Sexism is here to help men help each other: To end the violence that permeates our culture, and to support one another in that work.
Men need to get involved in ending rape, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. We as men perpetrate the vast majority (95%) of the assaults, and yet the topic is usually framed as a "Women’s Issue." We want to make it very clear that we men must get involved because we are involved. We are perpetrators, survivors, and friends of survivors, and need to get involved. We have grand-mothers, mothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, wives, girlfriends, daughters, grand daughters and others who have or may become the subject of abuse. |
| Phone: | (207) 652-2347 |
| Website: | http://www.umext.maine.edu/topics/4handyouth.htm |
| Contact: | Sandy Bestwick |
| Services: | A part of the University of Maine 4-H Club program. This club is a general club, featuring community service projects, crafts, recreational opportunities, specific projects and opportunities to participate in 4-H regional and state events. |
| Fees: | None. |
| Phone: | (207) 778-3156 |
| Contact: | Robert Gramlich |
| Services: | Extension Homemaker group offers opportunities to learn with others, make new friends, improve your community, state, and country. Through this program members broaden perspectives, gain leadership skills and gain confidence to share interests and talents with others.
Members pay dues of $3.50 per year to support the county and state Extension Homemaker organization. Meets at the Chesterville town office. Contact for more information about meeting times. |
| Address: | Western Maine Community Action
PO Box 200 East Wilton, ME 04234 |
| Location: | 20 Church St.
Wilton |
| Phone: | (207) 645-3764 or 1-800-645-9636 |
| Fax: | (207) 645-9604 |
| E-mail: | info@wmca.org |
| Website: | http://www.wmca.org/ |
| Services: | Operation Santa Claus is a program that is sponsored by Western Maine Community Action, in partnership with the Franklin Journal/Livermore Falls Advertiser and WKTJ Radio station. The program provides gifts and clothing to children and elderly of Franklin County plus Livermore/Livermore Falls, Maine. It is supported by donations of cash and gifts from local businesses, individuals and program fund raising. |
| Address: | PO Box 347
Rangeley, ME 04970 |
| Phone: | (207) 864-2392 |
| Contact: | Rusty Harvey |
| Services: | Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| Address: | University of Maine Center on Aging
5723 D.P. Corbett Bldg. Orono, ME 04469-5723 |
| Phone: | (207) 581-3461 |
| Fax: | (207) 581-4490 |
| E-mail: | info@seniorsenseforme.org |
| Website: | http://www.seniorsenseforme.org |
| Contact: | Andrew Matlins |
| Services: | The mission of the Senior $ense program is to help improve the financial stability and independence of Maine’s low income older adults by providing knowledge, skills and resources that can be used by them, their families and professionals. Developed by Americorp in association with the University of Maine and the UMaine Center on Aging. |
| Phone: | 1-800-424-8867 TTY: 1-800-833-3722 |
| Website: | http://www.seniorcorps.org/ |
| Services: | Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges. Through its three programs – Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) – more than half a million Americans age 55 and over assist local nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations in carrying out their missions. Senior Corps, part of the USA Freedom Corps, is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that also oversees AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America. Together these programs engage more than 2 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service each year. |
| E-mail: | crogers1@verizon.net |
| Contact: | Cathy Rogers |
| Address: | PO Box 56
Stratton, ME 04982 |
| Phone: | (207) 246-4865 |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
| Address: | PO Box 353
Livermore Falls, ME 04254 |
| Phone: | (207) 897-3063 |
| Services: | To connect individuals and families to suitable resources and services in an effort to stabilize critical need and develop long term independence, personal and spiritual growth. (Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls Maine).
Area churches that are involved are: Church of the Nazarene; Livermore United Methodist Church; Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church; Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church; Emmanuel Assembly of God; Moose Hill Freewill Baptist Church and First Baptist Church; and North Livermore Baptist Church. |
| Location: | Olsen Student Center
Rm 122 Farmington |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7348 |
| E-mail: | peter.lary@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Peter Lary Jr. or Rhonda Jones |
| Services: | APO is a National coed Service Community. APO plans and implement community service projects throughout the school year. Along with community service, APO plans fun fellowships that include bowling, camping, movie nights and more. Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the North Dining Hall - C. For up to date information please go to their web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Phone: | (207) 778-7054 |
| E-mail: | ellrich@maine.edu |
| Website: | http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Contact: | Lisa Ellrich |
| Services: | Tours of campus, run open house events, and accepted student days, student mentors, presentations and work with high school guidance counselors. Every other Sunday at 6:30 p.m. In the Admissions office. For up to date information please go to University of Maine Farmington’s web site and click on clubs and organizations. http://studentlife.umf.maine.edu |
| Address: | 926 Main Street
East Wilton, ME 04234 |
| Phone: | (207) 778-0197 |
| Contact: | Craig and Kimberly Weeks |
| Clients: | Today's farmers and gardeners of Wilton and surrounds. |
| Services: | Meetings: TBA. Farmer's market began Sat., Dec. 2, 2006 and will continue once or twice a month depending on interest at the Grange Hall. Many activities are in the planning stages.
For nearly 130 years Grange halls have existed as community centers where residents gather for educational events, dances, potlucks, town meetings, political rallies and other meetings. Junior Grange, 4-H, FFA, scouting and Camp Fire groups have thrived because of Grange involvement and each year tens of thousands of Grange members participate in numerous community service projects. A wide variety of social, leadership and educational opportunities for members of all ages have been made available throughout the organization’s long history. Members not only receive personal satisfaction from accomplishing something they enjoy, but they share in the greater reward of being an active part of an organized effort to bring people together for good times, constructive activities and honest, hard-working community building. |
| Address: | PO Box 319
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2359 |
| Website: | http://wiltonme.lionwap.org/ |
| Contact: | Bernal Allen |
| Services: | Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world’s blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community. |
| Address: | 330 Depot Street
Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2190 |
| Contact: | Alvin MacDonald |
| Services: | Freemasonry (or Masonry) is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. It uses the tools and implements of ancient architectural craftsmen symbolically in a system of instruction designed to build character and moral values in its members. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military, and religious conflicts through the centuries. Freemasonry is a fraternity which encourages its members to practice the faith of their personal acceptance. Masonry teaches that each person, through self-improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make a difference for good in the world. |
| Location: | United Methodist Church
Main St. Wilton |
| Phone: | (207) 645-4885 |
| Website: | http://www.pinetreebsa.org/ |
| Services: | The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. |
| Address: | Wilton United Methodist Church
PO Box 517 Wilton, ME 04294 |
| Location: | 600 Main St.
Wilton |
| Phone: | (207) 645-2689 |
| Contact: | Florence Pike |
| Services: | Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month (during fall-spring, no meetings in the summer months) at 12:00 p.m.
Fundraisers, help with getting to doctor’s appointments, brings holiday cheer packages to those who are sick. |