The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Ellsworth

MISSION:

TO BRING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO BUILD A BETTER MAINE.

MISSION:

THE HOSPITAL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES THROUGH ITS ACUTE CARE FACILITY AND PHYSICIAN PRACTICES.

MISSION:

WOODLAWN NURTURES CURIOSITY AND A SENSE OF PLACE BY PROMOTING DOWNEAST MAINE'S CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES. UNDER THE GOVERNANCE OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC RESERVATIONS, WOODLAWN OFFERS THE PEOPLE OF HANCOCK COUNTY AND BEYOND, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION ON A 180 ACRE HISTORIC ESTATE CONSISTING OF A HISTORIC HOUSE, A CARRIAGE EXHIBIT BUILDING, A FORMAL GARDEN AND TRAILS. ANNUALLY, WOODLAWN EXCEEDS 10,000 PERSON VISITS TO THE GROUNDS AND OVER 2500 PEOPLE TOUR THE MUSEUM. YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE TWO MILES OF WALKING TRAILS WITH A SEASONAL STORY TRAIL FOR CHILDREN. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CROQUET TOURNAMENTS, FAMILY FIELD DAYS, AFTERNOON TEAS, AND MUSICAL & THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES ON THE LAWN. IN WINTER, SLEDDING AND SKATING ARE POPULAR FREE ACTIVITIES WHEN THE WEATHER PERMITS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BEGAN AGAIN THIS YEAR (2022) WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, HOME SCHOOL W

MISSION:

DOWNEAST COMMUNITY PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY IN DOWNEAST COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FIXED ROUTE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AND AROUND HANCOCK COUNTY, MAINE IN ORDER TO GIVE RURAL COMMUNITIES IMPROVED ACCESS TO WORK,SHOPPING, MEDICAL, HUMAN AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES

MISSION:

SUPPORT THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF) AND ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

THE TRUST'S MISSION IS TO BENEFIT THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF JONESBORO BY REDUCING THEIR TAX BURDEN.

MISSION:

TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY FOSTERING RESPECT AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY

MISSION:

WE EMPOWER PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS AS WE BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.

MISSION:

SUPPORT THE MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF) AND ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

THE NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, WHILE STRIVING TO PREVENT AND END THE CYCLE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL, NURSING CARE AND DAY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

SPECIAL CHILDREN'S FRIENDS PROVIDES PROGRAMMING TO FOSTER THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS WITH VERY LOW TO LOW INCOMES.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO FEED AND SERVE THE HUNGRY. WE STRIVE TO ELMINATE FOOD INSECURITY IN HANCOCK COUNTY. WE TREAT ALL WITH RESPECT SO THAT THEY LEAVE OUR PANTRY NOT JUST WITH GROCERIES, BUT WITH DIGNITY AND HOPE.

MISSION:

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS OF HANCOCK COUNTY ENHANCES THE LIVES OF THOSE EXPERIENCING LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, AND GRIEF AND LOSS BY PROVIDING QUALITY, COST-FREE COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT, AND COMFORT.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY OVERALL MISSION OF THE TRUST IS TO CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE THE RAILROAD HISTORY OF DOWNEAST MAINE. THE IMMEDIATE AND PRIMARY GOAL IS TO DEVELOP THE DOWNEAST SCENIC RAILROAD FOR EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND ENJOYMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

OPERATE A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND MUSEUM TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY SPIRIT WORKS AND TEACHINGS OF CORDELIA J. STANWOOD. EXHIBITS INCLUDE PLANT LIFE WILDLIFE FORESTRY AND BIRDS.

MISSION:

THE ORGAINZATION'S MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS BY EQUIPPING FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO GAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

MISSION:

PARTNERING WITH ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. HANCOCK COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEEKS TO ELIMINATE POVERTY HOUSING AND TO MAKE DECENT, AFFORDABLE SHELTER A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE AND ACTION