Bright Beginnings: Building a Stronger Future for Our Community
Penquis has embarked on a vital project to build a state-of-the-art 16-classroom childcare center serving preschoolers, toddlers, and infants in the Greater Bangor area. This initiative responds to the critical need for affordable, high-quality childcare, ensuring lasting benefits for children, families, and the entire community.
Stepping Stone Buy-A-Brick & Build A Bright Future
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Why Support Bright Beginnings?
- A Brighter Future for Children: A strong lifelong learning and development foundation.
- Empowering Families: Parents can enter or re-enter the workforce with peace of mind.
- Strengthening the Economy: Boosting productivity and supporting a vibrant local workforce.
Your Impact Matters
Your financial support is more than a donation. It’s an investment in our community’s future. Every dollar helps us move closer to covering the costs of building a center that will positively impact future generations.
Donors to Date
We are deeply grateful to the following donors for their generous support:
- Anonymous
- Bangor Daily News
- Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
- Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
- Benchmark Construction
- Birchbrook
- Heather Blackwell
- Paul & Tammy Bolin
- Esther & Alfred Bushway
- Dr. John & Karen Campbell
- Shane Cole
- Lynne Coy-Ogan
- Cross Insurance
- Andre Cushing
- Drummond Woodsum
- Berry Dunn
- Kayla Dunn
- Jennifer & Marc Eastman
- Eaton Peabody Foundation
- Janeen Feero
- Peter & Karen Fendler
- Angela Fileccia
- First National Bank
- Brent Folster
- Cynthia Gardner
- David Green & Ginger Ward-Green
- Kevin Gregory
- Andy & Patty Hamilton
- Margie Higgins
- Hollywood Casino
- HUB Investment Services
- Husson University
- Kathadin Trust Company
- Joseph Leonard
- Mark Leonard
- Michael Ludwig & Kathryn McGrath
- Machias Savings Bank Foundation
- Vanessa & Matthew Madore
- Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
- Amy Sue McGill
- Laura Mellits
- Scott & Donna Oxley
- Tim Pease
- Sheriff Patrick Polky
- Mary Prybylo
- Connie Putnam
- Renewal by Anderson
- Reny Charitable Foundation
- Steve & Valerie Rich
- Rise Private Wealth Management
- Sam’s Club
- Laura Sanborn
- Sargent Corporation
- Evelyn Smith
- Carin and Jeff Sychterz
- TAC Architectural Group
- William Thompson
- Matthew Tilley
- Townsquare Media
- WABI-TV
- Stephen Wagner & Cayla Moore
- Jay Werth
Information Resources
- Download the Case for Investment and Frequently Asked Questions
- Download the Pledge Form for a Multi-Year Commitment
Parent Testimonials
“It’s been positive! The teachers are so great. Thankful for this community.”
“Penquis provides the best education and learning experiences. My boy has grown so much and learned so much in a short amount of time. I wouldn’t change a thing!”
“Grateful to have her in an environment where she is socializing and learning with other kids.”
“A great school/program for kids to start learning for ‘big kid’ school! So blessed and thankful!”
Your Gift Builds a Child’s Bright Future
For a multiyear pledge donation, please download the pledge form and return it to Penquis.
