Archive for Community Support

Graduation Speech from Esther “Chizzy” Nneke

Good evening, distinguished guests, faculty, and fellow graduates, It is an honor to stand before you today as we celebrate our achievements at Portland Adult Education. Each of us has a unique story of persistence and determination that brought us to this moment. For me, my journey began…

The 2024 Christmas Giving Tree – Gift Card Donations Welcome!

First Parish Church, in coordination with Topsham schools and the Topsham general assistance office, is organizing the “Giving Tree” gift drive again to bring a little joy to the needy families of our community over Christmas.  Last year we gathered more than 100 gift cards from $10-$100, collectively worth…

2023 TEAN Winter Clothing Drive

First Parish Church will again be supporting the TEAN Winter clothing drive. This drive supports students throughout the Brunswick Schools. We will be accepting new or gently used winter gear for the next 2 weeks. A bin will be located in Pilgrim House Sunday October 22- November 6 for your…

An Ongoing Appeal to Help New Mainers

– An Update from Priscilla and Margaret (9/10/2024) – More than 44 pounds of diapers and a few boxes of sanitary products were donated to Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program last Friday. Some of the diapers are available in the food pantry at Tenney Way and other packaged diapers…