FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area invites volunteers to build interior storm windows to help people stay warm and save money. Volunteers are invited to attend a window panel workshops from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Blue Campus Incubator Space on Saturdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25. No […]
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Farmington food closet needs volunteers, considers closing on Fridays
FARMINGTON — A need for volunteers may mean the Care and Share Food Closet will have to close on Fridays. Volunteers are needed for both Mondays and Fridays, Carolyn McLaughlin, a volunteer coordinator, said Monday. It takes three volunteers each day for a two-hour period from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday to serve […]
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Buttons for Babes reaches $25,000 in bracelet sales to help children
FARMINGTON — In just two years, Buttons for Babes has created an estimated 3,000 bracelets and raised $25,000 to help local children. Chris Bourassa started making the one-of-a-kind bracelets with recycled buttons. Sales of the bracelets helped support homeless children living in a Rumford group home. The bracelets were a hit. She needed help to […]
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United Way allocates funds, celebrates in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has completed its annual allocation process, allocating $151,000 to 19 community partners and 21 programs. The 2014 United Way community partners are: LEAP Inc.; Literacy Volunteers serving Franklin and Somerset counties; Rural Community Action Ministry; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services; SeniorsPlus; United Methodist Economic Ministry […]
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Portraits of Courage exhibit on display at United Way
FARMINGTON — Portraits of Courage: Where Do We Find the Strength, an exhibit or original artwork honoring survivors of violence and their advocates, is on display at the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area on Broadway. Two years ago, Penny Hood of Farmington, an artist and a licensed clinical professional counselor, stumbled upon an image of […]
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Backpack program needs school supply donations
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, Farmington Rotary and BigLots! are partnering to offer backpacks stuffed with school supplies as part of the Packs for Progress program. Packs for Progress is in its second year, Rotarian Lisa Laflin, executive director of United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, said. “There are many families […]