Downeast Community Partners' mission is to improve the quality of life and reduce the impact of poverty in Downeast communities.
News
Tue, Nov 19th, 2024
Maine Eviction Prevention Pilot Program Moves To Waiting List
Tue, Nov 12th, 2024
Heating season has arrived. Will fuel assistance funds go far enough?
Mon, Oct 21st, 2024
MaineHousing Eviction Prevention Program opens for applications today.
Wed, Sep 18th, 2024
DCP to open an additional Pre-K and Head Start classroom in Bucksport
Sat, Sep 7th, 2024
Downeast Community Partners Receives $20K THAW Fund Donation
Thu, Aug 29th, 2024
DCP Transportation Services closed today
Thu, Aug 29th, 2024
Downeast Community Partners receives $20K THAW Fund donation
Tue, Aug 27th, 2024
Versant donates $20k to heat assistance program
Mon, Aug 26th, 2024
Downeast Community Partners hires new director
Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024
DCP’s ‘Giving Magic’ taking gift requests through December 2
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I have been very impressed with the dedicated, caring staff at Friendship Cottage. - Dr. Marshall Smith
My coach gave me my family back and I am so thankful for her. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County
Everyone at Flaherty is a pleasure to deal with, very knowledgeable and personable. They're always willing to help. - Hillary T, Machias
They did a really good job. We haven't had to play with the thermostat at all. The hallway was really cold and now it's not. - Michael M
I would like to thank you for helping me with my furnace repair. Greatly appreciated. - Clara G
From the time I made the phone call to the time the furnace was installed, it was just two weeks. I've always had a great experience with them. - Vanessa Y, single mom
There's no place I'd rather be than in my own home with the garden I nurtured for 30 years. - Meredith R.
Everybody got a lot of energy saving tips, things you never thought of. [speaking about an Energy Solutions presentation] - Calais resident
Friendship Cottage is a wonderful resource for the community. As lovely as the setting is, the people who staff the cottage are what make it such a special place. - Yvonne & Gary Lash and Doug & Sue Prior-Crofoot
I think you are all doing a wonderful job. - HEAP client
As someone who thrives on communication, I believe it has greatly helped my mental health to have my coach to support me in reunifying with my children. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County
My coach gave me the support to stand up for what is right and to not give up in tough situations. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County
When we enrolled our son, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Bunch were the most welcoming and dedicated teachers I've ever met. They have done above and beyond to meet his needs. - Perin R., Gouldsboro
Words cannot explain how grateful I am to your organization. Without you, I wouldn't have regained custody of my 7-year old daughter. - Jennifer S
What's on the 2-1-1 phone system is also on the website. It's more user friendly to have a warm, human voice. 2-1-1 has that. - Discussion at community forum in Milbridge
Thank you, I am now able to live in my home another winter. - Machiasport Resident
Thank you so much for everything you do to help make sure children can get transported to the NYU Dental Outreach Program. You are vital in helping get their dental needs met! - WCCP Staff
I don’t feel like I have all of the worries of the world on my shoulders anymore because of the support I received from my coach. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Washington County
It was awesome having a nurse there, anytime I needed her via phone/email. It made me feel safer. - Nurse Home Visiting Program
I couldn't have asked for better teachers for my child. Joyce and Kelly ... get just as excited as we do when my child learns to do something new! - Ashley P., Bucksport
The most helpful thing about having the nurse come into my home is being able to ask questions about breastfeeding and seeing that she was gaining weight in the first few months. - Nurse Home Visiting Program
I have used them in Milbridge and got transportation to and from and they are a great help for everything. I am pleased to know they are here for everyone and our needs. - HEAP client
My coach provides my family and I with resources to achieve our goals. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Washington County
I hope the "cottage" will continue its assistance and helpful guidance in the years to come. Thank you to all who have joined in the effort to make it a success. - Bob Dick
I truly appreciate and value the role the staff plays in my children's lives. My children are safe and cared for. I'm not sure there's much more I could ask for. - Anonymous, Ellsworth
My coach provided me with resources and assistance for us to live and work in Maine. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County
having people to reach out to in difficult and new situations is essential. - Nurse Home Visiting Program
...the lady who did my income tax on Monday, I want you to know how very much I appreciate her kindness. - Tax client
The Store More loan came along at the right time. With bait shortages on the horizon, we needed more storage. - John C