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Giving Guide 2025

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

Photo of staff at a recent Open House for the home we renovated at 158 Water St. in Waterville to be sold at an affordable price.

 

2026 Goals

KVCAP’s primary goal has not changed in 60 years – to create sustainable solutions to poverty for individuals, families and communities.

KVCAP’s four overarching strategic goals (2022-2025) are to:

1. Strengthen systemic infrastructure to support organizational growth.

2. Increase availability of safe and affordable housing.

3. Increase family stability through a Whole Family approach.

4. Enhance transportation options in Kennebec and Somerset counties.

Fundraising events/Opportunities

KVCAP hosts an annual golf tournament each June to raise funds for transportation. The proceeds are used as required match for Federal Transit Funding. The 11th Annual Tee-off for Transportation, held on June 20, 2025, raised $21,500, infusing $43,000 into KVCAP public transit in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Our 2026 Tournament will be held at Lakewood Golf Course in Madison on June 26.

Giving Opportunities

We have many giving opportunities at KVCAP.

Donors can make a one-time or recurring gift on our website: kvcap.org.

KVCAP holds annual appeals in the spring and fall to raise unrestricted funds to support agency capacity. Donors may also choose to designate their gift to a specific program or initiative.

Employer matching gifts, planned gifts and gifts of stock are always welcomed.

Become a Community Investor! Sign up and receive a weekly email highlighting a specific need for a local neighbor when no other resource exists. KVCAP Community Investors are lifesavers, financially contributing to address situations that threaten an individual’s or family’s stability. Common requests are for car repairs, beds, and medical items.

To learn more about all our giving opportunities, please contact Andrea Pasco at andreap@kvcap.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

KVCAP is always seeking new Volunteer Drivers for our Transportation Department. Drivers are reimbursed for their mileage, bringing people to and from medical appointments. Our South End Teen Center in Waterville invites volunteers who are willing to dedicate their time engaging with members, sharing a talent or passion, or providing homework support. Our Social Services Department welcomes volunteers to help sort and package diaper donations and baby clothing. For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Andrea Pasco at andreap@kvcap.org.

At A Glance

Established: 1965 / Employees: 289 FTE / Annual revenue: $43,858,144

Top funding sources

55.05% Grants

27.72% Contracts

11.69% Program revenue

3.97% Other revenue

1.57% In-kind

Contact

Corporate office:

101 Water St., Waterville, ME 04901

Skowhegan office:

28 Research Drive, Skowhegan, ME 04976

Augusta office:

225 Western Ave., Augusta, ME 04330

(207) 859-1500; (800) 542-8227

info@kvcap.org

www.kvcap.org

Awards/Accolades

• KVCAP’s Maine Families Home Visiting received national recognition in 2022 as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate affirming that it is a high-quality member of the home visiting field.

• KVCAP holds “Exemplary Status” as a NeighborWorks America Chartered Member. NeighborWorks is a network of excellence comprising nearly 250 nonprofit organizations across the U.S., focused on homeownership/financial capability, housing development, lending, community engagement and resident leadership development.

• The Educare Central Maine School is part of a national research model, operated by KVCAP Head Start and Child Care for high quality early care and education. The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Mission Statement

KVCAP’s mission is to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty.

Service locations

KVCAP is the Community Action Agency serving Kennebec and Somerset counties; we also provide limited services in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties.

Leadership

Suzanne Walsh
CEO

Board officers

Dr. Pamela Thompson, President, Professor, St. Joseph’s College of Maine

James Alberico, Vice President, Vice President, Skowhegan Savings

Heather Merrow, Secretary, CNA III, Lakewood Continuing Care Center

Dr. Richard Staples, Treasurer ,Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice

Board Members

Joel Alexander, Real Estate Broker, Better Homes & Gardens

Bobby Jo Bechard, Director, LINC Center

Denver Brown, Ex Officio

L. Dennis Carrillo, Esq., Attorney, Capitol City Law PLLC

Flavia DeBrito, House Representative, Maine State Capitol

Ericka Deering, Administrative Director, MaineGeneral Medical Center

Dana Hamilton, Retired

Thomas McAdam, CEO, Kennebec Behavioral Health

Mary-Gene Rumery, Parent, Head Start Policy Council

Betty St. Hilaire, Executive Director, United Community Living Center

Richard St. Pierre, Executive Vice President, CFO & Treasurer, Norway Savings Bank