The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Maine, NH

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – A number of Maine and New Hampshire nonprofits are receiving a funding boost from a Bangor-based foundation.

The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation announced that it is allocating over $600,000 to this quarterly grant cycle.

The money will go to 19 different organizations that the Foundation says are committed to the well-being of their region.

Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters and Maine Public receive the largest sums.

They will receive $50,000 per year for five years for a total of $250,000 each.

“It’s really important to us to support the good work of these nonprofits and help them continue their mission. We believe this is a critical step in strengthening our communities, and these grant funds will help these organizations continue their good work and improve the lives of all of us here in the great state of Maine and beyond,” said Jaclyn Fish, community relations manager.

Other local non-profit grants awarded include the Department of Public Health and Community Services in Bangor and the Loaves and Fishes Pantry in Ellsworth.

Here is a list of recipients:

$250,000

($50,000 per year for five years)

Friends of Katahdin Woods & WatersPortland, Maine (statewide impact)

Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is a non-profit organization made up of individuals who are committed to working alongside the National Park Service to help protect, preserve and promote Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument. This multi-year grant is for infrastructure and education projects aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, improving accessibility and providing a powerful introduction to Katahdin’s history, culture and ecology. Woods & Waters.

$250,000

($50,000 per year for five years)Maine PublicLewiston, Maine (statewide impact)

Maine’s premier independent public media resource, Maine Public is recognized statewide and beyond for focusing on issues important to Maine citizens and relentlessly pursuing the truth. This multi-year grant will help support the construction of a modern broadcasting facility, including a newsroom and community collaboration space in Portland.

$25,000

($12,500 per year for two years)

Raye Mustard Mill Museum

Eastport, Washington County, Maine

Raye’s Mustard Mill is a working museum located in the island community of Eastport, Maine. Raye’s is the last traditional stone-built mustard grinder in North America. The grant money will support the museum’s restoration project, which includes a new museum building, preservation of vintage machinery and opportunities for enhanced visitor experiences.

$5,500

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

Farmington, Franklin County, Maine

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies strives to create a far-reaching support system for workforce development and creative thinking, with the belief that an entrepreneurial mindset enables a growing and thriving community. . Grant funds will help purchase equipment for disadvantaged youth, including computers, 3D printers, laser cutters and more to grow and launch businesses and careers.

$5,500

Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success

Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

The Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success serves new Americans who have completed the Refugee Resettlement Program and need ongoing assistance as they strive to learn English, find a job, understand the American healthcare and banking systems, etc. The funds will help support the Healthy Corner Stores program, which will bring fresh, local foods to stores in low-income communities to promote neighborhood health and provide a new source of revenue for local stores.

$5,500

Seacoast Mental Health Center

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Seacoast Mental Health Center provides high quality, accessible mental health and addictions services for all ages and stages of need. The grants will support the implementation of an updated electronic health record system to develop better workflows that capture the necessary and complex data elements needed in today’s mental health care climate.

$5,500

Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center

Biddeford, York County, Maine

Seeds of Hope partners with local communities and neighbors to find solutions to poverty and promote personal growth. The center is a place where people can see friends, share a meal, seek help finding a job, and access a variety of resources. The grant money will help install a handicapped-accessible shower and add washing machines for people who are homeless.

Additional recipients:

YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston | $5,500

Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

City of Bangor (Bangor Public Health and Community Services Department) | $5,500

Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine

Full Plates Full Potential | $5,500

Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine

Tide Institute and Art Museum | $5,500

Eastport, Washington County, Maine

Pantry for breads and fish | $5,500

Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine

Camp Susan Curtis | $5,500

Portland, Maine (statewide impact)

Portland Museum of Art | $5,500

Portland, Maine (statewide impact)

Mid-Coast Health Net Inc. | $5,500

Rockland, Knox County, Maine

Coho Historical Society | $5,500

Stratford, Coos County, New Hampshire

Maine Common Sons | $5,500

Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine

NAMI New Hampshire | $5,500

Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Dover Children’s Home | $5,500

Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire

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