To kick off our 25th year anniversary celebrations, Healthy Acadia will join communities nationwide in recognizing National Public Health Week, April 6–12, an annual initiative led by the American Public Health Association that highlights the importance of public health and the people who make it possible.

As part of National Public Health Week, we’re launching Art for Health and Hope, an open invitation for community members to come together, connect, and create.

Two free, public art-making gatherings are planned:

• Wednesday, April 8 | 3 to 5:30 p.m.

  77 Beechland Road | Ellsworth

• Friday, April 10 | 3 to 5:30 p.m.

  121 Court St. | Machias

All are welcome and invited to join in, regardless of artistic experience. Please sign up for either event using the link below.

Community members who unable to join for either event are invited to create and contribute artwork independently - we’ll send you a canvas and submission form when you sign up using the link below.

Community Health Connects Us All

Healthy Acadia is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community health in Maine’s Hancock and Washington counties. Our mission is to empower people and organizations as we build healthy communities together.

Since 2001, we have aimed to identify important health needs in our communities and find ways to address their root causes. We collaborate with community partners and leaders from various sectors to develop plans, take action, and enhance overall health and well-being. Through teamwork and shared leadership, we address ongoing issues and quickly respond to urgent health concerns in our area.

Thank you so very much to all of you - our community partners, friends, and supporters who help us continue to build healthier and more vibrant communities.