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Waldo County organizations invited to apply for food and shelter program funds

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated available funding of $12,886 through Phase 40 to be distributed through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to organizations who provide emergency food and shelter services in Waldo County. Applications are now open through October 2, 2023. EFSP funds are Federal funds made available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency. EFSP funding supports special emergency assistance in the areas of food, shelter, rent/mortgage, and utility assistance, and is to be expended by December 31, 2023, with a final report due to Waldo Community Action Partners by January 30, [...]

Waldo County organizations invited to apply for food and shelter program funds2023-09-14T13:06:18-04:00

Waldo CAP Announces Community Engagement Meetings for 78-Acre Development

Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) is pleased to announce a series of three community meetings aimed at engaging residents and stakeholders in the development of a 78-acre land project in Belfast, which will also serve as the new headquarters for WCAP. These meetings are designed to provide an opportunity for community members to actively participate in shaping the future of this significant project, which holds the potential to address a range of community needs, including housing, transportation, childcare, commercial and gathering space, as well as workspaces. The community meetings will be held on the following dates and locations: Monday, September 18 [...]

Waldo CAP Announces Community Engagement Meetings for 78-Acre Development2023-09-07T14:18:59-04:00

PUBLIC NOTICE: MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE STATE OF MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) PLAN OCTOBER 1, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE Issue Date: August 7, 2023 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE STATE OF MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) PLAN OCTOBER 1, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 The Department of Health and Human Services requests public comment on the above-referenced plan. A copy of the proposed plan is available for public inspection on the Maine.gov website at: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/about-us/policy-rules Public Hearing Scheduled for August 9, 2023 at 5:00pm Virtual Attendance Only Please email or call for link or telephone option The Department will accept written comments on the plan sent to any of the following [...]

PUBLIC NOTICE: MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE STATE OF MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) PLAN OCTOBER 1, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 30, 20252023-08-07T15:55:30-04:00

Waldo CAP solicits community feedback on development of land

Waldo Community Action Partners today announced the launch of a comprehensive survey aimed at soliciting feedback on the agency's use of a 78 parcel of land in Belfast. The survey is open to all stakeholders, including the community members, nonprofits, local businesses, and all interested parties who want to enhance the services Waldo CAP provides. "We are committed to being a responsible community partner and providing high-quality services to the community," said WCAP CEO Donna Kelly, LCSW. "This survey is an important part of our effort to engage with the community and ensure that our plans are aligned with their needs [...]

Waldo CAP solicits community feedback on development of land2023-08-03T13:40:28-04:00

Free Backpack and School Supply Program

_______________________________ 2023 Backpack Application(Please note: you will need to save your application as a .pdf and return by email or print and return by mail) It’s back-to-school season, and Waldo Community Action Partners wants to make sure your child kicks off the school year ready to learn! School supplies will be available free of charge to income eligible families living in Waldo County. Backpacks are prepackaged with a wide variety of age-appropriate supplies to accommodate the needs of students enrolled in Pre-K to 12th grade. Pickups will be held throughout the month of August, with distribution events held on Tuesday, August [...]

Free Backpack and School Supply Program2023-07-06T09:02:26-04:00

Now accepting nominations to the Low-Income Sector of our Board of Directors

Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) is a poverty-focused non-profit with its central office space overlooking beautiful Penobscot Bay. We seek motivated, resourceful, dedicated individuals to bring their knowledge, expertise, and fresh ideas to our rapidly growing organization on our Board of Directors. With more than 55 years under our belt, we are dedicated to the many different services we provide to Waldo County and beyond. Since WCAP services focus primarily on families and individuals with low incomes, as a Community Action Agency (CAA), WCAP makes sure that at least 1/3 of its Board of Directors are democratically selected representatives of low-income [...]

Now accepting nominations to the Low-Income Sector of our Board of Directors2023-05-15T15:08:48-04:00

Public Transportation DASH Bus Routes Starting April 10th 2023

We are excited to share that we are starting up our public transportation DASH routes in Belfast and Rockland on April 10th! Belfast DASH will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Rockland DASH will operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tickets and fares: $2.00 per boarding. $1.00 for Seniors 60+, Students & passengers aged 6-17, Individuals with disabilities (Please have appropriate ID ready). Children 5 and younger can ride free with accompanying adult (One child per adult). $20.00 12 Punch Ticket, $50.00 Monthly bus Pass, please call (855) 930 7900, option 2, for [...]

Public Transportation DASH Bus Routes Starting April 10th 20232023-04-07T15:48:17-04:00

Update on MaineHousing Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Funds

This past winter saw a significant increase in households receiving fuel assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). MaineHousing and its Community Action Agency partners, including WCAP, have provided $48 million in fuel assistance this year. Last year at this time, we had provided just $25 million. Applications increased over 20% and this year we had 18,000 new households applying for assistance. MaineHousing has announced that it will stop taking HEAP applications for this heating season on Wednesday, April 12th. Our staff are hard at work processing current applications to meet MaineHousing’s deadline. If you require fuel assistance, we encourage [...]

Update on MaineHousing Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Funds2023-04-07T14:24:29-04:00
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