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Community Connections lifts up the people, organizations, and issues that make Maine a better place to live, work, and play.
Community Connections in Maine
Community Connections in Maine
Community Connections: Rattletrap Ranch Feline Rescue
22 LUG 2024 · Host Stella Mars speaks with Amy DeCapua, founder of Rattletrap Ranch feline rescue. They discuss feline adoptions and the need for a shelter for cats that are 'unadoptable'. Learn more, donate, and volunteer by finding Rattletrap Ranch on Facebook and Instagram.
Community Connections: Hellenic Society of Maine
22 LUG 2024 · Host Stella Mars speaks with Mary Snell, President of the Hellenic Society of Maine. In addition to discussing the many cultural offerings of the Hellenic Society, they talk about he 20 year anniversary of the Sister-City relationship between Portland, Maine, USA and Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece.
Learn more or join at HellenicSocietyOfMaine.org.
Community Connections: Portland Trails
15 LUG 2024 · On this episode, Stella Mars speaks with Jon Kachmar, Executive Director of Portland Trails. They talk about the different types of trails available for the public to use as well as the benefits of using Portland Trails. Jon discusses the organizations hopes for even greater access and expansion. To volunteer, donate, or learn more about Portland Trails, please visit PortlandTrails.org.
Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed (and Red Cross Water Safety Tips)
1 LUG 2024 · On this episode of Community Connections, host Stella Mars speaks Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed. Tom Mullen, Executive Director and Cami Wilbert, Director of Educatrion explain why it is so important to protect local water resources including lakes, ponds, and rivers from aquatic invasive species. They'll also share steps they take to keep our water clean for wildlife and recreation.
Additionally, Connie Harvey from the American Red Cross offers tips about being 'water smart'.
Hope House in Lewiston (Food and Clothing Pantry Plus Much More!)
24 GIU 2024 · On this episode, host Stella Mars speaks with Kaileigh A. Tara from Hope House in Lewiston. All are welcome at Hope House, 91 College Street. Hope House offers a free thrift store, free food market, free neighborhood prenatal clinic with free ultrasounds and much more!
People from surrounding areas are welcome and there is no judgement at Hope House. Please check their website for hours to shop, to donate, or to volunteer. Learn more at HopeHouseMaine.com
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
17 GIU 2024 · On this episode, Stella Mars speaks with Katie Lisnick, the Executive Director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston.
Learn how the humane society got its start, what types of animals are available, and how you can support their work through volunteering, fostering, or donating.
Katie shares the numbers of animals that come through the GA humane society, the ways that GAHS assists the animals, and the different types of fundraising events that take place throughout the year.
Learn more at GAHumane.org.
House In The Woods (Healing Outdoor Retreats for Veterans & Active Military)
10 GIU 2024 · Stella Mars speaks with Angie Gade, Development Director at House In The Woods, a nonprofit organization specializing in ourdoor retreats with the mission of fostering healing and hope for veterans and active military service people.
House in the Woods in Leeds Maine has positively impacted veterans, service personnel, Gold Star Families, and more through fishing retreats, hunting retreats, and other outdoor activities. Learn about program offerings and volunteer opportunities.
AARP Maine: Advocating for those 50+
6 GIU 2024 · Host Stella Mars speaks with Noel Bonham, Executive Director of AARP Maine, They discuss the advocacy work that is the primary focus of AARP.
This show also unpacks popular misconceptions about AARP and shares who it is for, what it does, and why it matters to people of all ages.
Mental Health Awareness / Sweetser
27 MAG 2024 · May is Mental Health Awareness Month. On this episode, Stella Mars speaks with Justin Chenette from Sweetser.
Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support, and hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services.
Justin discusses several of Sweetser's program offerings including the Peer Support line which can be accessed at 866-771-9276.
To access other services, call 1-800-434-3000 or email info@sweetser.org.
Loss: Center for Grieving Children and Sad Dad's Club
20 MAG 2024 · Loss can upend your world. In this episode, you'll learn about two outstanding organizations that are offering peer support to help adults and children cope with loss.
Sarah Asch is the Director of Outreach and Education at the Center for Grieving Children in Portland. She describes the many free services they offer for children and adults. Visit CGCMaine.org.
Rob Reider is one of the founders of The Sad Dad's Club. The Club provides free bereavement support virtually and in person for men who grieve the loss of a child. Visit SadDadsClub.com.
Community Connections lifts up the people, organizations, and issues that make Maine a better place to live, work, and play.
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| Autore | Binnie Media |
| Organizzazione | Michael Czarnecki |
| Categorie | Attività senza scopo di lucro |
| Sito | - |
| smars@binniemedia.com |
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