Hope and Justice Project wants votes for $5,000

by Staff Pioneer Times
9 years ago
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COMMUNITY MATTERS — Bangor Savings Bank is once again holding its Community Matters contest. Hope and Justice Project is one of the several nonprofits that will compete to win a $5,000 grant in Aroostook County in the month of February. Taking part in kicking off the campaign are, from left, Jody Harvey and Chris Nickerson of Bangor Savings Bank and Casey Faulkingham of Hope and Justice.  

 

HOULTON — Hope and Justice Project is one of the many nonprofits that will be included on Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2016 Community Matters More ballot for a chance to receive $5,000. Voting takes place Feb. 1-29.

Bangor Savings Bank is giving away a total of $100,000 to 68 local nonprofits and the votes of Maine residents will determine who gets $5,000. Voting takes place the entire month of February and winners will be announced in April. Every Maine citizen can vote once for up to three nonprofits online or through paper ballot.

Hope and Justice Project is committed to providing 24-hour help and support to anyone who has experienced or been affected by abuse and violence in their family and dating relationships. Over 1,000 individuals and families use Hope and Justice Project services every year in Aroostook County.

To cast your vote for Hope and Justice Project, visit www.bangor.com/cmm or stop by Bangor Savings Bank to vote in person. Every vote counts.