Community... What a Concept

Alyson Holland and Cassandra Wallace from Community Concepts' Family Services Department join us to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month, starting April 1, 2022. Listen to the full episode to hear about CCI's plans for the month of April, and learn about the work needed in all communities to ensure a better, safer future for all children. Our Family Services Department offers Parenting Workshops and Provider Workshops each month to support parents and those working with children i...

Stan Bennett, owner of Bennett Radio Group, joins us in studio to share how his local radio stations support our communities in many different ways! Throughout the year, Community Concepts joins the morning shows on WIGY and WOXO to share about upcoming programs and events. Be sure to tune in to learn more and to hear from other local organizations! Special thanks to Williams Broadcasting for producing our show. Follow CCI online and on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterCommunity Conc...

Special guests Amanda Hatch and Crystal Parritt join us in studio to share about the programs and resources offered by the YWCA Central Maine. The mission of the YWCA is to eliminate racism and empower women while promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Located in Lewiston, the YWCA Central Maine offers a variety of programs in social justice, childcare and youth activities, aquatics, food and nutrition, MS wellness, and more. The YWCA's annual Stand Against Racism (SAR) Chall...

It's tax season, and we're here to help! In this week's episode, join Hosts Ruby, Kelsey and John with special guests Christian Ricci and Marjorie Millett to learn how you can file your taxes with Community Concepts Finance Corporation and L/A CA$H Coalition. L/A CA$H is looking for volunteers to provide tax preparation services for eligible residents through the end of tax season. If you're looking for an opportunity to help your neighbors, L/A CA$H would love to hear from you. Visit their w...

Special Guest Lisa Rodrigues of The SHAREcenter joins Host Ruby Bean, Kelsey Cote, and Broadcaster John Williams in the studio. The SHAREcenter's mission is to rescue reusable resources to support Maine's environment, education and economy. With a central location in Lewiston and an annex location in Topsham, The SHAREcenter "helps the helpers" throughout Maine communities by providing classroom materials, office supplies, arts and crafts materials, furniture and more through its co-op p...

Bridget Nota joins Host Ruby Bean, Kelsey Cote, and Broadcaster John Williams to share about Community Concepts' Transportation Department services and volunteer opportunities.Lack of transportation continues to be identified as one of the leading barriers to wellness for residents in Western Maine, and Community Concepts is here to help! Drivers provide rides, most at no cost, for seniors, veterans, cancer and dialysis patients, and other residents who need to get to and from medical a...

Host Ruby Bean and Broadcaster John Williams chat with special guests Jean Delamater and Connie Allen of Rightstart, an all-volunteer organization that provides programs and services to children and teens throughout Oxford Hills. Rightstart's mission began in 1979 during the International Year of the Child through efforts of the Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club. Since then, Rightstart has been providing assistance and programs, becoming a separate organization in 1980. The organization's five ...

Host Ruby Bean and Broadcaster John Williams welcome special guest Mia Purcell, Vice President of Economic Development and Impact at Community Concepts Finance Corporation, to discuss broadband in the State of Maine.To learn more about access to broadband, be sure to check out these resources: Maine West Broadband Boot CampMahoosuc Community Broadband CommitteeNational Digital Equity CenterGive IT.GET ITA special thanks to Broadcaster John Williams and the Williams Broadcasting Group an...

Host Ruby Bean, Broadcaster John Williams, and guest Kelsey Cote share the exciting plans in store for a new year of Community...What a Concept. A special thanks to Broadcaster John Williams and the Williams Broadcasting Group for producing the podcast. To learn more about Community Concepts' programs and services, visit our website at www.ccimaine.org.Special thanks to Williams Broadcasting for producing our show. Follow CCI online and on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitterCommunity ...