Hannaford aids health foundation

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Reusable bag program raises funds

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FUNDRAISER — Hannaford has partnered with the Health Services Foundation for a fund-raising event in the month of June. For every blue “Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag sold at the Houlton location, the Health Services Foundation will receive a $1 donation to help fulfill its “Excellence in Health Care” mission. Showing off the display are, David Belyea, left, assistant manager of the Houlton Hannaford and Elizabeth Dulin, executive director for the foundation.  
 

HOULTON — Health Services Foundation, a nonprofit committed to “Excellence in Health Care” to all those they serve, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of June.

This exciting program has been designed to support local nonprofits like the Health Services Foundation. For every blue Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag with the good karma messaging purchased at the Ludlow Road Hannaford, the Health Services Foundation will receive a $1 donation in order to help fulfill its “Excellence in Health Care” mission.

“We are really excited to be chosen by Hannaford for their June Project. In caring about our communities health needs Hannaford has provided a special avenue for the Foundation that will get the word out about and gain support for a really great campaign ,” said the Health Services Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Dulin.

The Health Services Foundation plans to use the projected funds to support Phase II of its current fundraising project to address the needs of Ambulatory Surgery, Cardiac Rehab, Dietary, Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Physical/Occupational Therapy at Houlton Regional Hospital. Funding for Phase Two will ensure the best possible options are available in proper diagnosis, treatment and education for the health and well being of all those needing hospital services. The entire campaign of $350,000 will benefit 12 hospital departments by replacing aging equipment, necessary up-grades to existing pieces and nursing education.

Learn more about the Foundation by calling 207-521- 2147 or visiting www.healthservicesfoundation.org, or on facebook at Health Services Foundation.

For more information on the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com or facebook.com/hhbagprogram.