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Please email our office at info@kvcap.org or call 1-800-542-8227. We continue to share resources on our Facebook page.

This website is supported by Grant Number CFS-25-7004 from the Office of Community Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Community Services.

KVCAP News

It’s time to file your 2024 taxes!

January 27, 2025

KVCAP and CA$H Maine are partnering to offer free tax prep using IRS certified volunteers. File your taxes for free and get information about classes, savings, and other resources. View the details in the flyer below. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call 859-1632.

Golf anyone?

January 13, 2025

Spring is not far off, even if it seems like it today! If you are a KVCAP supporter and you like golf, you just might want to save the date!

Throwback Thursday – some recipes never get old!

January 8, 2025

KVCAP turns 60 years old this year, and we have been digging in our archives to find some past photos, articles, and other long forgotten materials. One of our staff members came across an old cookbook that was published in our Social Services department in 2000. Twenty-five years ago might seem like a long time, […]

KVCAP announces Hight Family Early Learning Center

December 26, 2024

In fall of 2025, the Hight Family Early Learning Center will open its doors as part of the new Margaret Chase Smith Community School in Skowhegan. The center, a wing of the new school building, is a collaboration between KVCAP, MSAD #54, and community partner Sam Hight of the Hight Family of Dealerships, and will […]

Trunk or Treat events in Central Maine

October 8, 2024

Scary ghosts and flying witches about in Central Maine as several Trunk or Treat events are being offered throughout the region. Below is information about several, but definitely not all of these fun and safe Halloween options! Boo!

REQUEST FOR BID – Vehicle for Sale

July 8, 2024

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program Transportation Services is offering for sale to the highest bidder the following vehicle: 2019 Dodge Braun Caravan SE (White) with rear manual fold down wheelchair ramp (32” wide) 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Tires 225-65R17 20 Gallon fuel tank Needs motor replaced (Pentastar 3.6L Flex Fuel V6 283hp) 125,000 Miles Fleet […]

KVCAP raises $27k to support public transportation

June 25, 2024

KVCAP’s 10th Annual Tee-off for Transportation Mark K. Johnston Memorial Golf Tournament took place on June 21st at Lakewood Golf Course in Madison. The event raised $27,000 to support public transportation in Augusta, Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow and Skowhegan. “This is our one major annual fundraising event and are thrilled with this year’s results,” said Andrea […]

KVCAP raises $27k to support public transportation

June 25, 2024

April is Child Abuse Prevention month

March 28, 2024

Celebrate Children. Support Families. Prevent Child Abuse. KVCAP is hosting a number of events in Kennebec and Somerset counties to raise awareness and celebrate children and families. To learn about all of the events.

Request for Proposal – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

March 22, 2024

KVCAP has issued an RFP for DEI Training.

Skowhegan Early Childhood Wing Reaches Fundraising Milestone along with Congressionally Directed Spending

March 15, 2024

The Building Better Beginnings Campaign Committee, led by Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and Chaired by Skowhegan native Sam Hight, Principal, Hight Family of Dealerships, successfully rallied a community of passionate leaders reaching over 100 donors to meet the $3 million dollar fundraising goal in just 18 months! “I am so proud of our community’s […]

Impacted by December’s storm?

February 6, 2024

Financial assistance and low-interest loans available to help eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses and non-profits in Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford, and Somerset Counties Governor Janet Mills is urging Maine people and businesses impacted by the December 17-21, 2023 storm and flooding to apply for financial assistance and low-interest disaster loans to help them recover from […]

Heating Assistance Update

February 2, 2024

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a program that provides a fixed amount of funding to Maine each year from the federal government. Based on the most current projections, we will not be able to guarantee payment for processed applications taken after 5:00PM on March 1, 2024. HEAP has now used over 75% of […]