Oxford, ME – United Way of Androscoggin County is proud to announce that six non-profit agencies are receiving funding through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Organizations received funding to help families in need through food, housing and utility assistance. Families in Oxford County can benefit and gain access to free services to help alleviate the stress of expenses while experiencing crisis situations.
“We are helping to connect families and individuals in need of a hot meal, rent and mortgage assistance and keeping utilities on,” said Joleen Bedard, Executive Director of United Way of Androscoggin County. “This help is critical to help families survive and keep a roof over their heads so they can build financial independence.” Bedard also stated that there were two funding streams, Phase 37 and Phase 37 CARES directly related to the COVID-19 crises.
Individuals can access help from the following organizations:
Community Concepts
Rural Community Action Ministry (RCAM)
Rumford Group Homes
Safe Voices
Sumner Food Bank
The Progress Center
A local board comprised of local government, non-profit organizations and United Way of Androscoggin County determined how the funds awarded were distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in Oxford County.
About United Way of Androscoggin County: United Way of Androscoggin County unites our community to improve people’s lives. We bring donors, volunteers, non-profits and businesses together to help children enter school ready to learn, help high school students reach graduation day all while creating stability for families. Together, we invite others to stand with us as a united front against social injustices and supporting our community’s most vulnerable residents to have a good life. To learn more about United Way of Androscoggin County, please visit our website at www.unitedwayandro.org.
