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Due to the impending storm, Penquis Transportation will be cancelling all rides for Sunday, 1/20/19. In the event the storm continues into Monday, there is a possibility that rides will be cancelled that day, as well. This information will also be posted on Channel 2 (WLBZ) and Channel 5 (WABI). Stay safe and warm.
Reporter Hannah Dineen from WLBZ-TV (Bangor) and Penquis CEO Kara Hay are talking about the Project Heat telethon that is happening today, and how the funds will help keep those we serve safe and warm this winter. As you can see, many community members are helping by answering the phones. Project Heat is a statewide effort to help KeepMEwarm! In partnership with the United Way, and is taking place today Thursday, Jan., 17 from 5:30 am -7:00 pm on WLBZ, statewide. Any donations would be much appreciated!
We had the pleasure of welcoming 85 Charlotte White Center staff to our Penquis family today through an orientation that focused on our vision, our strength, our approach to the work, and how, together, we can create bridges out of poverty. These staff are incredible and we are happy to have them, as well as the other 200 Charlotte White staff, joining our team.
Having enough is a concern on many people’s minds as they are planning ways to budget and stretch their SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The recent announcement that February’s benefits will be deposited early, around January 20th is important to know so people can plan and budget accordingly! Some people may consider setting aside that benefit until later in February to make sure it lasts until the next deposit, as there will be no deposit in February. We know many of you have great ideas and tips for savings at the grocery store and making the dollars stretch. We’d love to hear from you. What strategies will you use to make your benefits last? What tips can you share with others?
Have you heard about the Period of Purple Crying? This is a normal period of increased crying for all infants. To learn more visit: purplecrying.info/