People, Places & Parables

Elaine Thomas, the director of community impact for the Heart of Maine United Way, discusses the organization's initiatives, collaborations, and impact on the community. The conversation covers topics such as the Community Mains Nonprofit Hub, the impact of funding uncertainty, innovative nonprofit programs, collaboration with schools, the Transformative Impact Grant, resilience and prevention, me...

The conversation covers the expansion of services to Washington and Hancock counties, funding and financial support, comprehensive service delivery approach, collaboration with nonprofits and community organizations, community needs assessment and strategic planning, challenges and solutions in service delivery, partnerships with university systems and Job Corps, and program name change and volunt...

People, Places and Parables had a chance to sit down with Scott Pardy, the Founder of Fresh Start, Inc. which now oversees a total of 21 Sober Living Homes in the Bangor, Maine region.

Community Closet 207 is an ALL VOLUTEER resource in Ellsworth Maine that helps people in Hancock and Washington Counties. Meet Sarah Bowden and her Daughter who oversee the program as a family!

Learn about a man in Bangor, Maine who hopes to see more people volunteer to start and oversee a Pet Food Pantry in their own Neighborhood to help people who are struggling to ensure their Furry and Feathered Family members are Fed!