2022 Community Matters More Program

Knox County Homeless Coalition is on the ballot for the Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More program, now in its 15th year. Community members are invited to cast a vote to support KCHC’s life-saving and life-changing grassroots work.

This winter, our client care team is helping more people than ever before—over 600 individuals, half of whom are children. A grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation would help us provide safe shelter, emergency supplies, compassionate support, and hope for the future. The needs right now are unprecedented.

We are currently receiving two to three emergency calls per day from community members who are in danger due to their homelessness - an all-time high. Our Hospitality House Family Shelter is filled to capacity with a 4-8 week waiting list.

The Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More program will award 45 grants, totaling more than $155,000, to 45 nonprofit organizations across Maine and New Hampshire. The top vote-receiving nonprofit organizations in each region will receive $5,000 grants. In celebration of the 15th year of Community Matters More, the nonprofit that receives the most overall votes will be awarded a $15,000 grant.