Homelessness can effect anyone of any age. In this weeks Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard looks at ACAP’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program
Prices are increasing for everything which is hard on everyone, especially our older neighbors. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard speaks with the Aroostook Agency on Aging about the new Property Tax Stabilization Program
Nutritious Food is important for every age, but a lack of volunteers is threatening one community program that provides Meals to our older, homebound neighbors.
There are a number of different Charitable Organizations in the area, in this weeks Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard takes a look at the Presque Isle Elks.
To celebrate 50 years of Community Action, ACAP Is partnering with Northeast Packaging Company and G.,B., and D Pelletier Farms to ceremonially plant and dedicate a field of potatoes in St. John Plantation.
According to many doctors and psychologists Early Childhood Education is an important part of Child Development. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard takes a look at HeadStart and Early Headstart Programs
Transportation Barriers are one of the most common reasons for missed appointments. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard learns more about a program from the Aroostook Regional Transportation System aiming to recruit people to help with that issue.
A Lack of skills is often a barrier to employment many young job seekers face. In this week's Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard takes a look at a Workforce Opportunity program looking to help people get their career on the right track.
More High Speed Broadband is coming to the county. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard learns more about the work being done to increase access to high speed internet.
Social Connectedness is important for Teens between the age of 14-18, but many are not getting the connectedness they need. in this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard looks at a program that aims to improve that issue her
ACAP has received $650,000 in federal funding for a mobile services unit which will help provide ACAP’s services to more remote areas of the county. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard learns more about how the mobile services unit will impact the county.
The increase in Homelessness in the county has people who provide help scrambling to support the need. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard takes a look at the work being done to support the homeless community in the county.
Staying active in your community is important at any age, in this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard takes a look at a program that pairs Older adults with area kids to provide a positive influence.
The cost of transportation and lodging for cancer treatment can add up fast... In this week's Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard looks at a new program aiming to help with these costs.
January is a great time to start thinking about your 2021 Taxes, in this week's Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard shows us a program working to help Low Income Mainers with getting a headstart on their taxes.
Therapy Dogs in courtrooms have been helping comfort victims across the country for decades...And now, one will be available in Aroostook County. In this week's Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard spoke to the people who are working to provide this service.
As 2021 is coming to an end, many people will make New Years Resolutions. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard talks to a program coordinator at ACAP about how you can make and keep your New Years Resolutions.
According to data from the CDC, Aroostook County has one of the highest rates of community transmission in the state. In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard speaks with a program coordinator at ACAP about support services that are available for people who test positive or need to quarantine.
Neighbors helping neighbors is the theme of this week’s Aroostook Community Matters. I spoke with Coordinators of the County Cares Initiative, A grassroots effort to fill all kinds of needs for County Residents.
In this week’s Aroostook Community Matters, Corey Bouchard shows us one program from Age Friendly Caribou looking to spread Christmas Cheer to Older residents.
Access to Computers and the Internet can be a struggle for many mainers with low or moderate income. In this week's Community Matters, Corey Bouchard takes a look at a program that is helping bridge that gap.
In this edition of Aroostook Community Matters, we highlight the Valley Peer Center and the many support services they offer to those within our community during these difficult times.
