With winter still upon us, the Southern Aroostook Ministerial Association (SAMA) is concerned that many among us may have a hard time making ends meet. To help our neighbors, we have assembled a list of some of the publicly and privately provided resources in the Houlton area. If your group was omitted and wishes to be listed in the future, please call Rev. Arthur Myers, Chairperson of SAMA, at 532-3196.
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CLASSWORK — Students in Becky Reed’s second-grade class at Houlton Elementary School recently made robots out of cardboard for a classroom assignment. Posing with their creation are Caleb Thompson, Nikayla Peebles, Savannah Soucy, Samara Richards and Charles Clark with Meghann Clark and Darcie Nash helping.
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CARDBOARD CREATIONS — Students in Becky Reed’s second-grade class at Houlton Elementary School recently made robots out of cardboard for a classroom assignment. Among those taking part were Helen Duff-Hebert, Riley Sylvain, Zander McCausland, LilliAnn Mullen and Stewart Michaud with Polly Duff-Hebert helping.
Food Pantries
St. Mary’s Church-112 Military St., Houlton, for emergency purposes only, ecumenical, call 532-9122 Tues. or Thurs. morning between 9-11 a.m. to make appointment for Tues. or Thurs. afternoon pickup, 1-3 p.m., limited to four times a year; Salvation Army- 12 Court St., Houlton, 532-2322, Mon., Wed., and Fri., 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.; Southern Aroostook Pantry- 434 Callahan Rd., Houlton, every other Thurs. and Fri., Oct. 18, 19, Nov. 1, 2, 15, 16, Dec. 6, 7, 20, 21, hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., turn left just after Animal Shelter. Ted Ivey at 538-6404; St. Agnes (Agape)-, Island Falls, Janette Parady at 463-2449; Orient Town Office- and nearby towns, Alicia Silkey at 448-7729, first Fri. of month from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Danforth Pantry- first Thursday of month, 10-11 a.m., Town Hall, Linda at 448-2611; Friends of Aroostook- fresh produce in season from community garden, Dale Flewelling at 694-8131.
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ROBOTS — Students in Becky Reed’s second-grade class at Houlton Elementary School recently made robots out of cardboard for a classroom assignment. Showing off their creation are Evan Fournier, Alexis Drake, Sequoyah Foster and Abby Fitzpatrick with Cindy Gardiner helping.
Free Meals
First Baptist Church- on Court St., Houlton, for Seniors Dinner, third Thurs. of the month, 5 p.m., 532-3196; Military Street Baptist Church- breakfast on third Sat. of month at 9 a.m. and Adopt-a-Block activities, 532-2783; St. Mary’s Church- Thanksgiving Dinner from 12-2 p.m., take-outs provided, Margaret Casey at 532-4176.
Clothing and Other Goods
The “Other Maine” Project of Aid for Kids- free new coats, footwear, diapers, household goods, books, etc. for children, families, seniors in need, call Dannette Ellis at 532-4107; Adopt-a-Block of Military St. Baptist and other Churches- caring support and free material goods from sofas to backpacks, food, etc., Tammy or Lisa at 532-2783 ext. 102; Good as New Thrift Store (St. Mary’s Church)- 82 Main St., Houlton, 532-0630; Salvation Army Thrift Store- 2 Pleasant St., Houlton, 521-0230.
Fuel and Firewood
Friends of Aroostook- firewood for those in need, 694-8131; Salvation Army Fuel Fund- 12 Court St., Capt. Irma Pearl at 532-2322.
Emergency Shelter
Hope and Justice Project- (for abused women/children), Houlton Office at 532-4004, 24 hr. hotline at 1-800-439-2323; Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Center- services available for all self-identified victims, 24/7 hotline, 532-6401.
Seniors 60 and Over
Meals-on-Wheels- dinner delivered, Houlton, John Walker at 504-1456; Family Caregiver Services- Houlton, Brenda McGillicuddy, call Aroostook Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-439-1789; Visiting Nurses of Aroostook- 532-9261; Legal Help for Elderly, Houlton Michelle Kinney, call Aroostook Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-439-1789; Assisted Living in apartments- Ricker, call Aroostook Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-439-1789; Transportation- door-to-door, wheelchair lifts, call Aroostook Regional Transportation System at 1-800-442-3320.
Maine Department of Health & Human Services
Maine Department of Health & Human Services- 11 High St., Houlton, food stamps, TANF, call 532-0621 or 1-800-432-7338.
Child Care
Aroostook County Action Program, ACAP Child Care/Head Start- Houlton, North St. at 532-0907, Bird St. at 532-0869; Maliseet Head Start- call 521-2410 (for all, if an opening).
Support Services
Celebrate Recovery- meets every Tues., 6:30 p.m., Military Street Baptist Church, Rev. Travis Glatter at 532-2783 ext. 105; Resting Arms Ministries- Rev. David Tuttle at 694-1595; Alcoholics Anonymous- meets daily in Houlton, 1-800-737-6237; Al-Anon- meets every Wed. evening, 7 p.m. at Houlton University College, confidential help, 1-800-244-6431; Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC)- 11 Mill St., Houlton, 532-6523, 24/7 HELP line at 762-4851 or 1-888-568-1112; Cancer Prayer and Support Group- first Tues. of month, 1:30-3 p.m., Houlton Regional Hospital, Corky Rm., Rev. Goodwin at 532-2632, Don Woods at 532-7553; Veteran PTSD “Operation Outreach”- AMHC at 1-800-244-6431.
