Community... What a Concept

Co-hosts Jenn Boenig and Ruby Bean learn about a new homeownership program called Built By ME. Sandy Albert Director, CCI's Director of Housing and Energy Services and Mike Sampson, the Program Manager, share the details about this program which provides homeownership opportunities for people looking to build a home in Lewiston or Auburn. Built By ME is based on the Self-Help Housing model, a program that CCI has been offering since 1992. If you're interested in either program, you...

Co-hosts Jenn Boenig and Ruby Bean talk Workforce Development with Karen Henderson, Community Concepts Workforce Development Manager. They discuss programs to help people who have been impacted by COVID and the opioid crisis. They also talked about programs specifically for young adults, ages 16-24. If you would like more information about Workforce Development, you can email [email protected] or call 207.491.1859 to speak with Karen directly. You can also learn more about EMDC...

It's December and the holiday season as well as the giving season. Cohost Jenn Boenig and Kelsey Cote share why you should consider giving to Community Concepts. Learn more about the organization and the work we do every day to support more than 22,000 community members every year. If you'd like to make a donation, here's how you can do that: Call 207.520.9005Email [email protected] and we'll send you a linkText GIVE to 1.207.204.3434Make an online donationMail us a...

Joining Jenn Boenig and Ruby Bean in this episode is Cassandra Wallace, the Community Coordinator of the Androscoggin Prevention Council for CCI's Family Services program. Learn more about purple crying and how to prevent abusive head trauma in young children. November is also Abusive Head Trauma Awareness Month. By talking about purple crying and preparing parents and caregivers for this possible period in their young child's life, we can prevent abusive head trauma. Anyone can reach out to ...

In this episode, cohosts Jennifer Boenig and Ruby Bean learn there's a lot going on in the City of Auburn. Joining them are the Mayor of the City of Auburn, Jason Levesque and Glen Holmes, the Director of Business and Community Development for the City of Auburn.The Mayor and Glen share more about making housing more attainable, how zoning and permitting ordinances have changed, getting $3.4 million from the federal government to address lead paint in homes, and an exciting new opportunity at...

Cohosts Jenn Boenig and Ruby Bean talk transportation with Tina Payton, who is the associate director of transportation at CCI and Julie Miles who is a senior customer service representative at CCI. Tina shared transportation continues to be identified as one of the leading barriers to wellness for Maine residents. If an individual has MaineCare, they are required to schedule their transportation rides through the statewide broker, ModivCare by calling 855.608.5180.&nb...

In this episode, we're getting an inside look at the day in the life at one of our early learning centers. Jenn Boenig and Kelsey Cote, filling in for Ruby Bean, welcomed Chasidy Gould, the Fryeburg Early Learning Center site manager and Danielle Coe and her son Johnny, who participates in the early head start program. Our centers in Oxford and Franklin counties have spots available. Start the application process today! A special thanks to Broadcaster John Williams and the Williams Broa...

Jennifer Boenig and Ruby Bean welcome special guest Marjorie Millett, the Homeownership Center Manager at Community Concepts Finance Corporation to talk about housing stability support services. Whether you're renting, looking to purchase a home, or struggling as a homeowner, we can help! Our support services include Homebuyer's Education, Rental Assistance, Foreclosure Prevention and Financial Capabilities coaching. Take the first step and either call 207.333.6419 or visit CCFC online ...

Jenn Boenig and Ruby Bean are joined by special guests Melissa Green, CCI's Director of Customer Service and Kate Dumais, CCI's Client Services Manager, to talk about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.ERA or the rent relief program is overseen by MaineHousing and provides rental and utility relief payments to help eligible renters. To start the application process, you can visit MaineHousing's website. The program is now accepting applications through September 2022. If you are fa...

Jenn Boenig and Ruby Bean are joined by Community Concepts Energy Manager Lisa McGee to talk about the Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP. During the last heating season, Community Concepts processed 6,815 applications and found 5,139 households eligible for this supplemental fuel assistance program. Thanks to Broadcaster John Williams and the Williams Broadcasting Group and Studios for producing this podcast! Special thanks to Williams Broadcasting for producing our ...