Supporting families and ensuring children are ready to succeed when they enter school, as well as beyond.
* 16% of children in Androscoggin County live in poverty.

A Dynamic Community:
Promoting, supporting, enhancing independence and self-sufficiency
* 49% of local residents cannot read higher than a sixth grade level.

Meeting Basic Needs:
Ensuring individuals and families have food, shelter, clothing and access to services that promote physical and mental well-being.
* 60 people in our community are homeless on any given night.

Life-Long Learning:
Promoting opportunities for job training, education, collaboration and volunteerism.
* In 2004, 200 high school students in our county dropped out of school.

Advocating that individuals and families are safe and protected at all times
* Over 3,000 crimes were committed in Androscoggin County last year.

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Pendelton's Story

“The day after my oldest son Bennett was diagnosed with autism, we came to Sandcastle Preschool and all I could do was cry,” recalled Nicole Pendelton, teacher and mother of three young children who, with her husband, found herself lost and confused following her son’s diagnosis. (MORE)

Scott's Story

As a survivor of childhood abuse, 44-year-old Scott Perry of Turner began to utilize the services of Tri-County Mental Health three years ago to get therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). (MORE)

Adam's Story

Two years ago, 21 year old Adam Merrill was involved in a car accident that left him with a severe brain injury impairing his ability to read, write and carry on conversations. (MORE)

Vivian's Story

The evening began with a regularly scheduled telephone conversation between Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage and Hope program volunteer Sarah Trites and Lisbon resident Viviane M. Dyer. Suddenly during their
conversation Viviane stopped talking and stopped breathing. (MORE)

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