click on an organization below for more information American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) Alpha One Adapted Home American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) Bundle Me Up Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) CD Publications Community Mediation Center (CMC) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Eastern Area Agency on Aging Elizabeth Moreland Fannie Mae Green Building Resource Guide Institute for Professional and Executive Development (IPED) Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Jobs in Maine Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA) Maine Apartment Owners and Managers Association (MAOMA) Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) Maine Businesses of Social Responsibility (MEBSR) Maine Chamber and Business Alliance Maine Employer's Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC) Maine Energy Information Maine Housing and Building Materials Exchange (MHBME) Maine Real Estate Developers Association (MEREDA) Maine State Government Nan McKay Associates, Inc. National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) National Association of Realtors (NAR) National Center for Housing Management (NCHM) National Council State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) New England Affordable Housing Managers Association (NEAHMA) New England Resident Service Coordination, Inc (NERSC) Peoples Regional Opportunity Program (PROP) Penquis Community Action Program Pinetree Legal Services Quadel Refugee Housing Resource Link Safety Works Maine Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging (SMAAA) Spectrum Seminars The Foundation Center The Urban Institute Theopro Compliance and Consulting U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (RD) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) York County Community Action (YCCA) American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) www.aahsa.org The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging serve two million people every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. Our members offer the continuum of aging services: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing homes. AAHSA's commitment is to create the future of aging services through quality people can trust. back to top Alpha One Adapted Home www.adaptedhome.org Alpha One Adapted Home is a free program that matches people with disabilities with vacant, accessible housing. The accessible housing search engine catalogs accessible and adaptable units throughout the state of Maine and tracks their availability. back to top American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) www.servicecoordinator.org The mission of the American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) is to advance the interests of the service coordinator profession and provide guidance to members in the creation and maintenance of service-enhanced housing to families, the elderly and persons with disabilities through leadership, education, training, networking, advocacy and other services. AASC serves its members by representing the concerns of SCs through interaction with Congress and federal agencies and educating public and private agencies on the benefits and cost effectiveness of service coordination and service-enriched housing. AASC looks for and supports alternative funding resources and collaborative partnerships that can be duplicated within other housing environments. It also strives to enhance the professionalism of its constituents through its training and networking conferences and opportunities for peer networking in addition to providing information on 'best practice' programs. In addition, AASC provides members guidance in the development and implementation of national professional standards of practice and programmatic policies and procedures ensuring program consistency and sound social work practice within existing housing regulations. AASC works with and helps strengthen existing local and statewide SC groups while assisting in the development of new ones. back to top Bundle Me Up www.bundlemeup.org Bundle Me UP provides information to help Maine citizens get facts on conserving energy, safety tips, access to available resources, and assistance programs. back to top Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine www.cccsme.org Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine (CCCS of Maine) provides the residents of Maine with financial counseling, debt repayment plans, and consumer education. Through these services, CCCS of Maine has helped thousands of people regain control of their finances and of their lives. CCCS is a community service organization that offers an effective alternative to bankruptcy back to top Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) www.carh.org The Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) is a non-profit trade organization. For over 20 years, CARH has served as the nation's leading advocate for participants in the affordable rural housing profession. CARH is committed to providing a respected voice for its members, and it regularly meets with key members of Congress, the Rural Housing Service (RHS), the Department of Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and state and local housing agencies. Recognizing that knowledge is the key to a successful career, CARH also strives to ensure that its members remain the best informed in the industry. CARH members have access to timely and insightful publications, meetings, seminars, training programs, and nationally recognized education designations. Hundreds of professionals in more than forty states trust CARH to provide them with superior lobbying, the most up-to-date industry information, and invaluable benefits and services. back to top CD Publications www.cdpublications.com CD Publications is a newsletter publisher since 1961. Their specialty is providing comprehensive news and inside reporting from Congress, federal agencies and communities around the country, in a single easy-to-read, information-packed source. The newsletters cover a wide range of key domestic issues...from housing to healthcare, children to seniors, minority business to community, development, welfare, education, and more. back to top Community Mediation Center (CMC) www.communitymediation.net The Community Mediation Center (CMC) is a non-profit organization that provides free and low cost mediation services to individuals and organizations in Cumberland and York County communities. This agency uses volunteer mediators to help people find ways of resolving their differences without going to court. CMC has served the area for over five years by providing help with disputes involving neighbors, tenants and landlords, consumers, former husbands and wives, businesses, and non-profit organizations. CMC also provides victim-offender conferencing in both adult and juvenile criminal cases, and provides special services for those disputes that arise out of cultural, age, race, and gender bias, as well as other issues of diversity. In addition, CMC works with the Maine Community Mediation Coalition to provide mediation services for consumers, caseworkers, and service providers associated with the Maine Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services. back to top Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) www.hhs.gov The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to provide health and human services to the people of Maine so that all persons may achieve and maintain their optimal level of health and their full potential for economic independence and personal development. Within available funds, the department shall provide supportive, preventive, protective, public health and intervention services to children, families and adults, including the elderly and adults with disabilities. The department shall endeavor to assist individuals in meeting their needs and families in providing for the developmental, health and safety needs of their children, while respecting the rights and preferences of the individual or family. The statutory philosophy and intent of the new department continues to be to: Improve the health and well-being of Maine residents; Treat consumers with respect and dignity; Treat service providers with professionalism and collegiality; Value and support department staff as the critical connection to the consumer; Involve consumers, providers, advocates and staff in long-term planning; Use relevant, meaningful data and objective analyses of population-based needs in program planning, decision making and quality assurance; and, Deliver services that are individualized, family-centered, easily accessible, preventive, independence-oriented, interdisciplinary, collaborative, evidence-based and consistent with best practices. back to top Eastern Area Agency on Aging www.eaaa.org back to top Elizabeth Moreland www.taxcredit.com Elizabeth Moreland Consulting specializes in providing training and consultation on the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD Section 8, FmHA/RHCDS Section 515 and the HOME Programs. The goal of this company is to provide sound advice and practical solutions to other professionals involved with providing, managing or investing in affordable housing. As a result of the ever-increasing regulatory changes to affordable housing programs, the requirements surrounding these programs increase, and can become an overwhelming administration problem. Unfortunately, there is usually little or no help available to those owning or managing such properties. Often the available advice is out-of-date, unrealistic in today's world of property management, or confusing. For the average owner or manager, keeping up with the changes and finer points to these programs can become a full-time job. back to top Fannie Mae www.fanniemae.com Their public mission, and defining goal, is to help more families achieve the American Dream of homeownership. They do this by providing financial products and services that make it possible for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families to buy homes of their own. Since Fannie Mae began in 1968 they have helped more than 63 million families achieve the American Dream of homeownership. Fannie Mae is working to expand homeownership opportunities by joining with lenders and community partners to create products and technologies to reach underserved communities, so that more people can own their own homes. back to top Green Building Resource Guide www.greenguide.com Provides news, information, and educational material centered on the environment and health for consumers. With an entire section dedicated to green building, the website offers information on green building materials and eco-friendly home goods. It also offers tips from green building experts and green product service providers. back to top Institute for Professional and Executive Development (IPED) www.ipedinc.net The Institution for Professional and Executive Development, Inc. (IPED) is a Washington, D.C.-based seminar company founded in 1975 to provide high-quality continuing education for professionals in a variety of industries. It is well known for its conferences on affordable housing, community development, tax credits, and other aspects of government-assisted development, and recently has expanded its programs into areas such as energy, venture capital, environment, and business. These offerings are designed to serve professionals from many fields and disciplines, including real estate development, accounting, law, government, management, lending, energy, equity investment, intellectual property and other financial services. back to top Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) www.irem.org The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) has been the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 70 years. An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors. With 82 U.S. chapters, eight international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry. IREM promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER® (CPM®) designation, the ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER® (ARM®) certification, and the ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION® (AMO®) accreditation. These esteemed designations certify competence and professionalism for those engaged in real estate management. In addition, IREM offers Associate membership status. back to top Jobs in Maine www.jobsinme.com For job seekers, this provides a source for available jobs in Maine. For employers, this serves as a local recruiting resource. back to top Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA) www.mainehousing.org The mission of the Maine State Housing Authority is to assist Maine people to obtain and maintain decent, safe, affordable housing and services suitable to their unique housing needs. In carrying out this mission, MSHA will provide leadership, maximize resources, and promote partnerships to develop and implement sound housing policy. back to top Maine Apartment Owners and Managers Association (MAOMA) www.maoma.org Over the years, one MAOMA mission has been to educate members regarding issues such as tenant screening, the eviction process, security deposits, housing and life-safety codes, hazardous materials, smoke detectors, proper maintenance practices and tips, pest control, fair credit reporting, lead law, fair housing laws, Section 8 and other HUD programs, water conservation, trash recycling, FCC rulings, insurance liability, criminal activities, etc. Much of this educational effort has been via the MAOMA newsletter. Another important MAOMA activity has been its lobbying and advocacy work with the state legislature. When new legislation is proposed that can affect the rental industry, MAOMA is aware of it. MAOMA speaks out and educates all parties. MAOMA also proposes new legislation, much of which gets passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor. The result is a better business environment for Maine landlords. back to top Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) www.nonprofitmaine.org The Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is committed to advancing and strengthening Maine's nonprofit sector. MANP offers members professional skill development programs, affordable healthcare and benefits plans, discounts on related programs and services and advocacy resources, and is part of a national network of state associations. MANP works to support nonprofit leaders in Maine in the following ways: Education & Resources: MANP provides support for a highly skilled and well governed sector through regional skill based workshops, conferences and online resources; Group Services: Through its Nonprofits First Coalition, MANP provides its members with cost efficiencies for health and dental insurance, retirement planning and many other valuable employee benefits; Advocacy: MANP advocates for a greater understanding of the impact of nonprofit work in the community through educational forums, legislative alerts, and tools such as economic impact and wage and benefit surveys. back to top Maine Businesses of Social Responsibility (MEBSR) www.mebsr.org Maine Businesses for Social Responsibility is a diverse community of Maine business people who believe in the unparalleled power of business as an agent of positive social change. Our mission is to educate, advocate for, and encourage profitable and sustainable businesses in Maine. MEBSR will take a leadership role in defining, demonstrating, and recognizing innovative socially responsible business practices, and will work toward public policies that support such practices. back to top Maine Chamber and Business Alliance www.mainechamber.org MCBA works to enhance the business climate, the quality of life, and the economic well-being of the businesses and people of Maine through appropriate means. back to top Maine Employer's Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC) www.memic.com Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC) is a private mutual insurance company, based in Portland, Maine. The company sells workers' compensation insurance to employers in Maine and also serves as the guarantor of workers' compensation for all employers in its home state. MEMIC is the parent company of MEMIC Indemnity Co., based in Manchester, N.H. which insures employers throughout the northeastern U.S. and beyond. The company's hallmark is its unmatched commitment to workplace safety as well as its focus on fair treatment for workers. back to top Maine Energy Information www.maineenergyinfo.com Maine Energy Information provides Maine people with a convenient resource for all their questions about energy, including how to save energy and money through conservation and efficiency, and how to shop for energy products. back to top Maine Housing and Building Materials Exchange (MHBME) www.mainebme.org The Maine Housing and Building Materials Exchange benefits low-income families and the environment by providing new and re-useable building materials at an affordable price. back to top Maine Real Estate Developers Association (MEREDA) www.mereda.org MEREDA's mission is to promote fair and responsible development and ownership of real estate throughout the State of Maine. MEREDA remains firmly committed to vigorously presenting the views and concerns of its members on issues that affect them to state lawmakers and other government officials, and advocating effectively on their behalf. back to top Maine State Government www.maine.gov back to top Nan McKay Associates, Inc. www.nanmckay.com The strength of NMA is in its ability to anticipate, evaluate and rapidly translate complicated federal regulations into innovative ways of assisting its clients in maintaining compliance with regulations while delivering effective and efficient housing services. NMA strives to stay abreast of the latest developments, both federally and regionally, keeping agencies well-informed as to the changes in the public housing industry. NMA is offers NMA University, (NMAU) a collection of training programs, performance improvement tools and consulting, which when used together, help organizations to achieve higher levels of performance, certification and professionalism. back to top National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) www.nahma.org NAHMA's mission is to support legislative and regulatory policy that promotes the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable housing. NAHMA serves as a vital resource for technical education and information, fosters strategic relations between government and industry, and recognizes those who exemplify the best in affordable housing. NAHMA is the voice in Washington for 17 regional, state and local affordable housing management associations nationwide. NAHMA advocates a supply adequate to meet the growing need for multifamily, residential affordable housing by bringing nationwide attention to the necessity of preserving decent and safe housing. The foundation of NAHMA's vital mission is based upon: Solid partnerships with HUD, Congress, RHS, state housing agencies, and housing credit monitoring agencies; Promotion of industry standards for professionals in affordable housing management through initiating and maintaining professional education and certification programs; Commitment to Communities of QualityT for families living in affordable housing; and Preservation of existing units of affordable housing. NAHMA concentrates its efforts on housing policy, finance and other current issues shaping affordable housing legislation and regulation, presenting testimony, drafting white papers and disseminating alerts, newsletters and other communications to its members. NAHMA also maintains strategic alliances with other industry groups, thereby strengthening the voice of the affordable housing industry. back to top National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) www.nahb.org NAHB is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Chief among NAHB's goals is providing and expanding opportunities for all consumers to have safe, decent and affordable housing. As "the voice of America's housing industry," NAHB helps promote policies that will keep housing a national priority. back to top National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) www.nahro.org The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans-particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. Our members administer HUD programs such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG and HOME. back to top National Association of Realtors (NAR) www.realtor.org The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing 1 million members, including NAR's institutes, societies and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. The membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Working for America's property owners, the National Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property. back to top National Center for Housing Management (NCHM) www.nchm.org The National Center for Housing Management's mission is taken directly from our constituting document. NCHM's mission is "to provide objective and independent leadership at the national level in helping meet the Nation's housing management and training needs." (Presidential Executive Order 11668, signed April 21, 1972). NCHM's bold and innovative strides toward this organizational mission can be experienced most directly in the development of comprehensive training and certification programs. NCHM's management improvement services, ranging from compliance and performance education to technical support and consulting, provide housing industry organizations with the very independent leadership and support NCHM was called upon to provide three decades ago. back to top National Council State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) www.ncsha.org The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) is a national, nonprofit organization created by the nation's state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) to assist them in increasing housing opportunities for lower-income and underserved people through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing. back to top National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) www.nlihc.org The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis. They believe that this is achievable, that the affordable housing crisis is a problem that Americans are capable of solving. They focus their advocacy on those with the most serious housing problems, the lowest income households. back to top New England Affordable Housing Managers Association (NEAHMA) www.neahma.org The New England Affordable Housing Management Association was formed in 1989 to facilitate communication between management agents and local HUD and state housing finance agencies. Monthly membership meetings include a period devoted to training and education on current regulatory topics as well as current housing updates provided by agency representatives. Members have an on-going opportunity to attend NEAHMA sponsored educational sessions relevant to affordable housing. All training and educational workshops qualify for credits toward the NAHP® designation. NEAHMA is a member of the National Affordable Housing Management Association. Founded in 1990, NAHMA is the nation's largest association for managers and owners of privately owned, government-assisted housing. NAHMA advocates for an adequate supply of multifamily, residential affordable housing by bringing nationwide attention to the necessity of preserving decent, safe and sanitary housing and building a solid partnership with HUD, Congress and other concerned participants. back to top New England Resident Service Coordination, Inc (NERSC) www.nerscinc.org back to top Peoples Regional Opportunity Program (PROP) www.propeople.org PROP is a community action agency committed to identifying and addressing social, economic, educational, and health needs existing in Maine. It accomplishes this mission by eliminating barriers that prevent people from reaching their full potential. PROP strives to be a collaborative leader, visible and recognizable, with efficient and technologically strong performance capabilities. It seeks to provide service to a geographically broad area, delivered in a decentralized and customized way by staff who reflect the community. PROP's mandate is to: examine the causes and conditions of poverty in our service area; determine the effectiveness of assistance provided to deal with these causes and conditions; establish priorities to assure the most effective use of available resources to develop, operate, and administer programs to reduce poverty; provide services for unmet needs; promote interagency cooperation and service coordination; and collaborate with the poor and concerned area residents to plan and implement our programs. back to top Penquis Community Action Program www.penquiscap.org Penquis Community Action Program, incorporated in 1967, was created as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to bring locally developed solutions to the multifaceted problems faced by the poor. Its mission is to assist individuals and families in preventing, reducing, or eliminating poverty in their lives and, through partnerships, to engage the community in addressing economic and social needs. Penquis CAP primarily serves low- and moderate-income individuals in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties, though several programs extend well beyond these boundaries. back to top Pinetree Legal Services www.ptla.org Pine Tree is a nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) status established in 1966 by private attorneys in Maine to meet the need for legal assistance by low-income residents. Over the past 35 years, Pine Tree has become a recognized part of the justice system in Maine, providing help to over 350,000 Maine people since its doors first opened. back to top Quadel www.quadel.com Quadel Consulting provides training, consulting, and management services to the affordable housing industry. As a leader in the field for over 25 years, Quadel is recognized for its knowledge of local issues and a practitioner-style to ensuring programs work "on the ground". back to top Refugee Housing www.refugeehouse.org FREE Multilingual Housing Resource from Mercy Housing Illustrated home repair request forms in ten languages, from Mercy Housing. This illustrated repair form is designed for low-level literacy renters, or renters with minimal English language skills, to notify landlords of needed repairs. Landlords can be better landlords if they know what the immigrant residents' repair needs are. Similarly, immigrants can be better residents if they report needed repairs promptly. "Please Repair ..." can be downloaded via Mercy Housing's Web site www.refugeehouse.org. Go to the resources tab, and clicking on publications. Scroll down to "Please Repair," pick a language, and print. Mercy Housing is the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement designated Technical Assistance Provider for refugee housing issues. back to top Resource Link www.ingraham.info Resource Link is a searchable database of community resources containing information on 5,500+ social services throughout the State of Maine. It includes crucial addresses, phone numbers, key contacts, and support groups, as well as detailed information essential to finding the most appropriate services for your needs - all in an easy-to-use format available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. back to top Safety Works Maine www.safetyworksmaine.org SafetyWorks! is an outreach program of the Maine Department of Labor designed to reduce job-related injuries, illnesses and deaths. SafetyWorks! is a voluntary program --- it is not OSHA and cannot issue citations or fines. SafetyWorks! services are available by request and free of charge. back to top Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging (SMAAA) www.smaaa.org The Mission of the Southern Maine Agency on Aging is to assure that older people living in Southern Maine, especially those who are frail, living alone, or have low incomes, receive the support necessary to maintain their independence in the community. back to top Spectrum Seminars www.spectrumseminars.com SPECTRUM SEMINARS, INC. offers informative and entertaining seminar, conducted solely by Steve Rosenblatt. Steve also offers a consulting service - "Ask The Answer Man." Seminars and consulting provide valuable information for property owners and managers, developers, syndicators, asset managers, accountants, private corporations, and government agencies regarding: FmHA/USDA Rural Development, HUD programs, Fair Housing/Section 504/ADA, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and other government programs. SPECTRUM ENTERPRISES provides Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliance monitoring services for several State Agencies as well as private corporations and organizations. back to top The Foundation Center www.fdncenter.org Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grant seekers, grant makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. To achieve this mission, they: Collect, organize, and communicate information on U.S. philanthropy; Conduct and facilitate research on trends in the field; Provide education and training on the grant-seeking process; Ensure public access to information and services through their Web site, print and electronic publications, five library/learning centers, and a national network of Cooperating Collections. back to top The Urban Institute www.urban.org The Urban Institute is a nonprofit nonpartisan policy research and educational organization established to examine the social, economic, and governance problems facing the nation. It provides information and analysis to public and private decision makers to help them address these challenges and strives to raise citizen understanding of the issues and tradeoffs in policy making. back to top Theopro Compliance and Consulting www.icomply42.com TheoPRO produces seminars and workshops around the country and provides private seminars for industry professionals. Currently the only public provider of the Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) review and exam, TheoPRO actively promotes and endorses this prestigious certification. TheoPRO also provides a variety of services including approval, review and audit services, and special projects. Recognized as an industry leader, the TheoPRO team applies its knowledge and years of experience to the careful and conservative protection of tax credit housing. back to top U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (RD) www.rurdev.usda.gov/me Rural Development is a diverse mission area of the United States Department of Agriculture comprised of the utilities programs, business-cooperative programs, and the housing programs. These three program areas provide a variety of financial services to communities and individuals in the state of Maine. back to top U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) www.energy.gov The Department of Energy's overreaching mission is to advance the national, economical energy security of the US; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental clean-up of the national nuclear weapons complex. back to top U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) www.hud.gov HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level. back to top York County Community Action (YCCA) www.yccac.org Incorporated in 1965 by a group of York County residents, as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Since then, the agency has been delivering a range of social service, health, and educational programs to York County individuals and families living in poverty. These programs are all designed to achieve the goal set forth in the Preamble to the Economic Opportunity Act: "to alleviate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty." Every year, YCCAC staff of nearly 200 will interact with 20,000+ low income York County residents. Major programs include Head Start and Child Care Services, WIC (providing nutritional supplements to women and their children), Energy/Fuel Assistance, Community Outreach, Transportation, and Housing & Economic Development. The mission of York County Community Action Corporation is to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes and to promote the dignity and self-sufficiency of the people of York County, Maine. back to top

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