Downeast Community Partners' mission is to improve the quality of life and reduce the impact of poverty in Downeast communities.

From the time I made the phone call to the time the furnace was installed, it was just two weeks. I've always had a great experience with them. - Vanessa Y, single mom

Thank you, I am now able to live in my home another winter. - Machiasport Resident

I hope the "cottage" will continue its assistance and helpful guidance in the years to come. Thank you to all who have joined in the effort to make it a success. - Bob Dick

Thank you so much for everything you do to help make sure children can get transported to the NYU Dental Outreach Program. You are vital in helping get their dental needs met! - WCCP Staff

The most helpful thing about having the nurse come into my home is being able to ask questions about breastfeeding and seeing that she was gaining weight in the first few months. - Nurse Home Visiting Program

My coach gave me my family back and I am so thankful for her. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County

As someone who thrives on communication, I believe it has greatly helped my mental health to have my coach to support me in reunifying with my children. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County

When we enrolled our son, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Bunch were the most welcoming and dedicated teachers I've ever met. They have done above and beyond to meet his needs. - Perin R., Gouldsboro

My coach gave me the support to stand up for what is right and to not give up in tough situations. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County

having people to reach out to in difficult and new situations is essential. - Nurse Home Visiting Program

My coach provides my family and I with resources to achieve our goals. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Washington County

It was awesome having a nurse there, anytime I needed her via phone/email. It made me feel safer. - Nurse Home Visiting Program

I don’t feel like I have all of the worries of the world on my shoulders anymore because of the support I received from my coach. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Washington County

I truly appreciate and value the role the staff plays in my children's lives. My children are safe and cared for. I'm not sure there's much more I could ask for. - Anonymous, Ellsworth

Everybody got a lot of energy saving tips, things you never thought of. [speaking about an Energy Solutions presentation] - Calais resident

My coach provided me with resources and assistance for us to live and work in Maine. - Whole Family Coaching participant, Hancock County

What's on the 2-1-1 phone system is also on the website. It's more user friendly to have a warm, human voice. 2-1-1 has that. - Discussion at community forum in Milbridge

Words cannot explain how grateful I am to your organization. Without you, I wouldn't have regained custody of my 7-year old daughter. - Jennifer S

I couldn't have asked for better teachers for my child. Joyce and Kelly ... get just as excited as we do when my child learns to do something new! - Ashley P., Bucksport

They did a really good job. We haven't had to play with the thermostat at all. The hallway was really cold and now it's not. - Michael M

I think you are all doing a wonderful job. - HEAP client

There's no place I'd rather be than in my own home with the garden I nurtured for 30 years. - Meredith R.

Everyone at Flaherty is a pleasure to deal with, very knowledgeable and personable. They're always willing to help. - Hillary T, Machias

I have used them in Milbridge and got transportation to and from and they are a great help for everything. I am pleased to know they are here for everyone and our needs. - HEAP client

...the lady who did my income tax on Monday, I want you to know how very much I appreciate her kindness. - Tax client

I would like to thank you for helping me with my furnace repair. Greatly appreciated. - Clara G

Friendship Cottage is a wonderful resource for the community. As lovely as the setting is, the people who staff the cottage are what make it such a special place. - Yvonne & Gary Lash and Doug & Sue Prior-Crofoot

The Store More loan came along at the right time. With bait shortages on the horizon, we needed more storage. - John C

I have been very impressed with the dedicated, caring staff at Friendship Cottage. - Dr. Marshall Smith