Local Organization Launches “Giving Health” Campaign

For Immediate Release 

Date: November 18, 2024

Program Contact: Shoshona Smith, Healthy Acadia, (207) 266-7171 ext 210 or shoshona@healthyacadia.org

Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, (207) 667-7171 Ext. 112 or tracey@healthyacadia.org 

Local Organization Launches “Giving Health” Campaign

Maine - Healthy Acadia, a nonprofit dedicated to improving health and wellness across Downeast Maine, is kicking off its “Giving Health” campaign this December with a goal to raise $50,000. The funds will support the organization’s mission to foster vibrant communities where people thrive and healthful resources are easily accessible.

Gifts to the Giving Health Campaign will help kids grow up healthy, older adults age in place, connect families and individuals to good food, safe shelter, and positive social connections, help people recover from substance use disorder, and lift community members out of poverty. The organization's initiatives are made possible by grants and donations from local businesses and community members.

Healthy Acadia is encouraging the public to get involved in several ways: by making monetary donations, contributing items from the organization’s wishlist (available on its website), volunteering, and helping spread the word about available services.

To learn more about the campaign and how to participate, community members can attend Healthy Acadia’s Open House at 77 Beechland Road, Ellsworth, on December 5, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Supporters can also follow the campaign on Healthy Acadia's social media channels throughout December, visit the organization's website at www.healthyacadia.org, or contact Shoshona at 207-667-7171 Ext. 210 for more information.

Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization building vibrant communities and making it easier for all people to lead healthy lives throughout Washington and Hancock counties. For more information about Healthy Acadia’s health initiatives, visit www.healthyacadia.org.    

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