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Building Resilience Through Service
E. Russell Grady, Jr. has spent more than 25 years responding to crises in York County. As a firefighter for the Town of Kennebunkport and former Corrections Counselor with the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, he has seen firsthand how substance use, addiction, …
Q&A with Kathy Dumont
Recently, new Board Member Kathy Dumont shared her thoughts regarding FCF, its future, and her role as board member.
First County Food Pantry Opens Doors to All as SNAP Benefits Face Nationwide Disruption
As millions of Americans face delays or reductions in federal food assistance due to the ongoing government shutdown, First County Food Pantry will serve anyone, regardless of application status or geographic location.
A County That Trains Together
When Capt. Kevin Chabot started in law enforcement nearly 24 years ago, most police departments in York County—except for a couple of the largest—were tucked into the basements of town halls. Policing, dispatch, and training looked very different then.
Building a Connected Path to Recovery
Jen Ouellette has spent more than 30 years in addiction treatment and housing in York County. She helped develop the Layman Way Recovery Center while at York County Shelter Programs and led services across development, operations, and direct care.
Major Progress at York County Training and Recovery Centers
Construction is advancing on schedule at both the York County First Responder Training Center and the York County Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Center, two cornerstone projects meant to strengthen public safety and wellness infrastructure in York County. First Co…
First County Foundation’s Board Leadership Drives Community Solutions in York County
First County Foundation’s (FCF) board of directors is setting a new standard for community leadership in York County, with members whose professional and personal commitments are shaping the region’s response to urgent needs.
A New Era for York County’s First Responders
For decades, the idea of a dedicated training center for York County’s first responders was little more than a hope passed down from one generation to the next.
Training Center to Serve as Model for Public Safety Innovation and Collaboration
Opening by the end of 2025, York County’s First Responder Training Center will set a new standard for how Maine prepares police, firefighters, EMS, and dispatchers.
Something Big is Happening
First County Foundation Board Chair Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry, shares his vision for growing FCF’s impact—from launching new fundraising efforts to supporting transformative projects like the First Responder Training Center and Substan…
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