DCP News
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Maine Eviction Prevention Pilot Program Moves To Waiting List
Tue, Nov 19th, 2024
Source: MaineHousing
As of today, MaineHousing Eviction Prevention Program administered by Quality Housing Coalition placing applicants on waitlist.
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Heating season has arrived. Will fuel assistance funds go far enough?
Tue, Nov 12th, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
As fuel assistance returns to pre-pandemic funding levels, DCP shares concerns that benefits may not meet the needs of the increasing number of applicants.
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MaineHousing Eviction Prevention Program opens for applications today.
Mon, Oct 21st, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP to open an additional Pre-K and Head Start classroom in Bucksport
Wed, Sep 18th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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Downeast Community Partners Receives $20K THAW Fund Donation
Sat, Sep 7th, 2024
Source: Machias Valley News Observer
“The THAW fund has a tremendous impact in our community and helps families when they need it most,” said Versant President John Flynn. “Versant Power is happy to contribute to the fund."
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DCP Transportation Services closed today
Thu, Aug 29th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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Downeast Community Partners receives $20K THAW Fund donation
Thu, Aug 29th, 2024
Source: Penobscot Bay Press
Downeast Community Partners, the community action program that serves Hancock and Washington counties, recently received a $20,000 gift from Versant Power for The Heating And Warmth (THAW) fund.
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Versant donates $20k to heat assistance program
Tue, Aug 27th, 2024
Source: Mount Desert Islander
DCP receives $20K donation from Versant Power for the upcoming heating season. DCP will begin accepting THAW applications on Nov. 1.
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Downeast Community Partners hires new director
Mon, Aug 26th, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
DCP welcomes Rota Knott as Executive Director.
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DCP’s ‘Giving Magic’ taking gift requests through December 2
Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024
Source: Penobscot Bay Press
DCP's "Giving Magic" program open through Monday, Dec. 2 to sign children up to receive gifts.
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DCP welcomes new Executive Director
Mon, Aug 19th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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Gifting program taking requests
Wed, Aug 14th, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
DCP's Giving Magic program signing children up to receive holiday gifts through Dec. 2, 2024.
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DCP awarded change of scope for early childhood programs
Fri, Aug 9th, 2024
Source: Penobscot Bay Press
The atmosphere in Downeast Community Partners’ Early Childhood Programs was one of excitement July 19 as the agency applied for, and was granted, a change in scope from the federal Office of Head Star
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Downeast Community Partners shares news on childcare programs
Tue, Aug 6th, 2024
Source: WABI TV 5 News
DCP announces new state benefits offered to childcare workers.
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Program to support moms and newborns gets boost
Tue, Jul 23rd, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
DCP's Maternal & Child Health/Nurse Bridging program receives support from the Robert T. Keeler Foundation.
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DCP begins taking 2024-2025 HEAP applications today
Mon, Jul 22nd, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP's 2023 annual Lifespan Opportunities Report released to the public June 26, 2024
Thu, Jul 11th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Energy Services phone lines closed July 9-10, 2024
Mon, Jul 8th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP names new director of early childhood programs
Tue, Jul 2nd, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
Downeast Community Partners welcomes Naomi McIsaac, an MDI native, as its new Early Childhood Programs Director.
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Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment Online survey is live
Mon, Jun 24th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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Lobsterman Turned Energy Auditor Takes National Stage
Tue, Jun 4th, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
Downeast Lobster Fisherman now Energy Auditor and QCI for DCP credits DCP's training program for his newfound success
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From the Lobster Boat to Building Performance
Wed, May 22nd, 2024
Source: BPA Journal
Lobsterman turns Energy Auditor & Quality Control Inspector after enrolling in a state grant funded Apprenticeship Program run by Downeast Community Partners & WCCC.
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DCP's Top to Bottom Drive is May 31
Tue, May 21st, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
A drive to collect critically needed hygiene items is taking place at the end of the month
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Phone lines open for HEAP appointments Monday, June 3
Mon, May 13th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Driver Receives Governor's Award for Service & Volunteerism
Wed, May 8th, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
Bradley Lowell, a volunteer driver for DCP is on the Governor's Honor Roll for the number of hours he devotes to the community.
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DCP Receives $15,000 Grant
Wed, Apr 24th, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
DCP receives grant from the Belvedere General Charitable Grantmaking Fund of the Maine Community Foundation for weatherization and heating
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DCP administrative offices closed Thursday, April 4
Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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Playgroup, April 4, cancelled
Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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New applications for Versant Power Match paused
Thu, Mar 21st, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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Playgroup, March 21, cancelled
Thu, Mar 21st, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP endeavors to get HEAP applications processed before MaineHousing’s March 1 deadline
Fri, Feb 16th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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"To Warm a Winter's Night" fundraiser set for Feb. 24
Tue, Feb 6th, 2024
Source: The Ellsworth American
DCP's second annual "To Warm a Winter's Night" event in support of the THAW fund will take place on Saturday, February 24.
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DCP Offices in Calais, Ellsworth, and Machias - and all DCP Transportation Services - are Closed Wednesday, January 10
Wed, Jan 10th, 2024
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP No Longer Accepting New Requests for Holiday Gifts
Thu, Dec 21st, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Administrative Offices Back Open for Regular Business Hours
Wed, Dec 20th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Critical need for heating support as HEAP benefits cut
Wed, Dec 20th, 2023
Source: Mount Desert Islander
DCP faces a struggle to help our neighbors, as HEAP benefits have been cut and the donor-supported THAW fund is critically low.
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DCP Adminstrative Offices Closed Today Due to Power Outage
Tue, Dec 19th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Adminstrative Offices Closing at 3 PM
Mon, Dec 18th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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"'I am freezing to death'": Heat assistance barren after budget cuts
Fri, Dec 15th, 2023
Source: WABI TV 5 News
DCP seeks to raise urgently needed crisis heating funds for our neighbors in need.
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Downeast Community Partners looking for donations for its T.H.A.W. fund
Thu, Dec 14th, 2023
Source: ABC 7 and Fox 22 News
THAW funds critically needed right now to help neighbors in Downeast Maine stay warm.
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Power Restored; DCP Ellsworth Office Open for Regular Business Hours
Wed, Dec 6th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Power Outage Causes Interruption to Services; Closes DCP's Ellsworth Office
Tue, Dec 5th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Hancock County Thanksgiving Resources
Tue, Nov 14th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Washington County Thanksgiving Resources
Tue, Nov 14th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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2023 - Cancer in Maine & The CBF Impact
Fri, Nov 3rd, 2023
Source: Christine B Foundation
DCP partners with the Christine B Foundation to provide valuable nutritional support for Mainers living with cancer.
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DCP Now Accepting Donations and Requests for Holiday Gifts
Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP's Internet Service Restored
Wed, Oct 18th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Internet Service Provider Service Interruption
Tue, Oct 17th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Tennis Tournament Taking a Hiatus This Year
Thu, Sep 14th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Weatherization is good for Mainers’ wallets
Fri, Sep 8th, 2023
Source: Mount Desert Islander
DCP boasts the first Climate Corps team in the state.
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Safe Harbor: A Place for Women to Grow and Build Connection
Mon, Aug 21st, 2023
Source: Journey Magazine
DCP's collaboration with Aroostook Mental Health Center, Community Caring Collaborative, and Healthy Acadia supports the ongoing success of Safe Harbor.
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Learn about the Affordable Connectivity Program
Thu, Aug 17th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Raffle to Benefit Elder Services Programs
Tue, Aug 8th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Hires New Early Childhood Education Director
Wed, Jul 26th, 2023
Source: The Ellsworth American
DCP is excited to inform the community that Eve Toomey has been hired as Director of Early Childhood Programs.
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Correct Phone Number for Heating Assistance 207-610-5914
Mon, Jul 17th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Downeast Community Partners Kicking Off Heating Assistance Season
Wed, Jul 12th, 2023
Source: Fox Bangor News
DCP prepares to open a new heating assistance season.
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Exciting Climate Corps Opportunity Available at DCP!
Thu, Jun 1st, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Top to Bottom Drive a Success
Mon, May 29th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Weatherization Installer Training Program Underway
Mon, May 1st, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Maine Housing Announces an April 12, 2023, Cessation of HEAP for Program Year 2023
Fri, Apr 7th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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LD 3 Home Energy Assistance Supplemental Benefits Exhausted
Tue, Mar 28th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Two-hour Delay in Opening Today
Wed, Mar 15th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Administrative Offices Closing at 2:00 PM Today
Tue, Mar 14th, 2023
Source: DCP Staff
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Safe Harbor Residents Explore Financial Literacy with Joe Connors
Fri, Feb 17th, 2023
Source: Healthy Acadia Blog
DCP's financial coach, Joe Connors, provides financial literacy training to residents of Safe Harbor Recovery Home.
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DCP Administrative offices closed as of Noon Friday, December 23
Fri, Dec 23rd, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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Governor Mills Announces $5.4 Million in Climate Investments to Protect Communities and Create Jobs
Thu, Dec 1st, 2022
Source: State of Maine Office of Governor Janet T. Mills
DCP receives workforce grant through Governor Mills' Clean Energy Partnership.
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DCP Highlights National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Wed, Oct 19th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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Two Maine Organizations Work to Keep Homes Warm
Wed, Oct 19th, 2022
Source: News Center Maine
News Center Maine reports on the partnership between DCP and Maine Seacoast Mission to weatherize homes in in Down east Maine.
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DCP Issues Statement Regarding Paused Emergency Rental Assistance
Tue, Oct 18th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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Happy Birthday, Downeast Community Partners!
Sat, Oct 1st, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program No Longer Accepting New Applications
Thu, Sep 29th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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Grant boosts local weatherization efforts
Mon, Jul 18th, 2022
Source: The Ellsworth American
DCP and Maine Seacoast Mission receive C.F. Adams Charitable Foundation grant to support weatherization efforts.
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Exciting VISTA Volunteer Opportunity Available!
Fri, Jul 15th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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Downeast Community Partners Weatherization Services Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tue, Jun 7th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Encourages Mental Health Awareness
Wed, May 18th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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DCP Celebrates Community Action Month in May
Fri, May 13th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff
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How Are the Children? They are developing alongside others in their community — babies to giants!
Thu, Jan 13th, 2022
Source: DCP Staff