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A special thank YOU on #GivingTuesdayNow

Dear Friends, Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving with a focus on helping during the Covid-19 crisis across the world. Because individuals, foundations, businesses and partners have been so very generous, we want to give you a gift back, as a thank you. Click HERE to watch a video featuring your past gifts […]

Is COVID-19 making it hard to pay your rent?

The MaineHousing COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is for renters who cannot afford to pay their rent due to circumstances related to the coronavirus pandemic. The program is designed to provide a one time bridge payment of up to $500, until the federal relief funds get to the individuals who need them. The applicant is the […]

An update from our Child & Family Services Department

To our Children & Families and our many Community Partners, In order to support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health and safety of our enrolled children/families, staff and partners, our direct service operations will remain closed through April 26, 2020, pending any further situation updates. Following the Center for […]

All KVCAP buildings closed to the public until further notice.

At the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program we regard the health and well being of our customers, staff and community as our number one priority. At the advice of medical professionals, and in an effort to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, we have made the difficult decision to close all offices and child […]

Paint Night Fundraiser in Skowhegan!

Do you like to paint? Join us for a Paint Night Fundraiser to support the Somerset Poverty Action Coalition’s Community Investor Initiative! To register, call Anne at 859-2521 or Wanda at 859-1542. Click HERE for more details.    

Laurie Lachance Writes About Benefits of Early Childhood Care

Educare Central Maine board member, Laurie Lachance, has a column in the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel talking about the “growing recognition of the value of investing in quality early childhood programs.” “Laurie Lachance is a valuable member of the Educare Central Maine Board of Directors. A partner and an advocate, her knowledge and leadership […]

Annual Diaper Drive in Kennebec and Somerset Counties

Like clothing, diapers are a necessity. But the cost adds up quickly. The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is holding its annual Diaper Drive to ensure all parents have access to diapers when they need them. Diapers can be a major expense for families, easily costing $100 a month or more. In the United […]