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About Us
History
Downeast Community Partners (DCP) was formed in 2017 with the merging of two of the most venerable organizations in the region, Child and Family Opportunities and the Washington Hancock Community Agency. With a mission to improve the quality of life and reduce the impact of poverty in Downeast communities, DCP is committed to creating and delivering services and programs that treat community members with dignity and compassion, and offer them the possibility of achieving their goals and dreams.
Mission
Downeast Community Partners' mission is to improve the quality of life and reduce the impact of poverty in Downeast communities.
Vision
Downeast Community Partners is a catalyst for improving life in Downeast Maine.
Values
Dignity.
Compassion.
Possibility.
Board of Directors
The role of Downeast Community Partner's Board of Directors is to define and meet its overall responsibility by governing the Agency in a manner that is consistent with its mission and responsive to client needs. DCP's board is composed equally of members of the public, private, and elected sectors, and includes people with low incomes.
The Board of Directors meets the last Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Call us at 664-2424 to learn the location of the meeting, as it can vary. The public is welcome to attend. There is no meeting in the month of December.