Penquis Community Action Program, Inc. is a community action agency that has provided ten AFI grants since 1999 with the objective of increasing economic self-sufficiency in the State of Maine.
This project emphasizes homeownership with the goal of helping low- and moderate-income families in the State of Maine achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Partners
Partners for Penquis Community Action Program include Aroostook County Action Program, Community Concepts, Mid-Coast Maine Community Action, Waldo Community Action, and Washington Hancock Community Agency providing program support.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Maine Family Development Account Coalition
Highlights/Outcomes
220 IDAs have been opened.
244 participants have received financial education.
$351,805 saved by participants.
109 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$1,027,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $977,000
Focus Population
Penquis Community Action Program focuses on eligible individuals and families in the State of Maine.
Contact
Penquis Community Action Program, Inc.
262 Harlow St Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 973-3500 www.penquis.org