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PENQUIS C A P INC

Bangor, Maine

Penquis is a private nonprofit community action agency dedicated to helping individuals and families be safe, stable, connected, and financially secure. Established in 1967 to alleviate and eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty, Penquis serves primarily low and moderate income individuals in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties. Efforts are focused on increasing financial stability, access to stable housing and reliable transportation, school readiness, and safe, nurturing environments for children and families.

Penquis was created as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to alleviate and eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty. Over 75 programs help individuals and families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties, Maine, and beyond, to be safe, stable, connected, and financially secure.

Penquis programs increase financial stability, access to stable housing and reliable transportation, school readiness, and safe, nurturing environments for children and families. ... Read More

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