2-1-1 Maine

June 1, 2011

2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. The toll free 2-1-1 hotline connects callers to trained call specialists who can help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Finding the answers to health and human services questions and locating resources is as quick and easy as dialing 2-1-1 or visiting www.211maine.org

Keep ME Warm Accepting Donations

January 10, 2012

Keep ME Warm, a collaboration of the 10 United Ways in Maine and the 10 Community Action Programs, is raising money to supplement emergency fuel programs.  The program helps those who may not be eligible for limited federal, state or local fuel assistance programs.

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Keep York County Warm Needs Volunteers

January 4, 2012

The Keep York County Warm program brings together teams of community volunteers to help sponsor and install weatherization kits for low-income households or those with disabled homeowners. The next project installation day is scheduled for January 16th, Martin Luther King  Jr. Day.

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Winter Weather and Insurance Policies

December 5, 2011

Maine Bureau of Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa is advising Mainers to plan ahead for winter storms, weather-related emergencies, and accidental fires associated with heating sources, holiday decorations and other  potential winter hazards.

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2011-2012 Flu Season

November 17, 2011

The flu season is still active and flu vaccines are available. Certain populations are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu.

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Food Stamp Supplement (SNAP) Scam Alert

November 15, 2011

The USDA has issued a scam alert about ads on the internet to offer assistance filling out SNAP applications and websites that pose as the SNAP public website offering application information.

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Kieve Veterans Camps

November 1, 2011

Kieves Veterans Camp is a non-medically based program which provides a low stress, challenge-by-the choice environment allowing veterans and families an opportunity to share like-experiences.

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My Maine Connection

September 13, 2011

My Maine Connection is an online connection to the Food Supplement Program,  Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and/or Child Care. A screening tool helps you find out if you are eligible. The website also has an online application to apply for these programs.

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