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About

Vision

Phippsburg is a united, caring community where a culture of active collaboration and volunteerism provides the resources and support to help people of all ages thrive.

Mission

Phippsburg CARES is a group of local volunteers who are working to: 1) improve communication and access to vital information, services, and resources; 2) increase volunteering; and 3) strengthen connections and belonging through intergenerational social gatherings and events.

Our name reinforces our priorities: Community, Access, Resources, Events, and Services.

Our first action has been to complete a Resource Guide, which is an inventory of all the services, programs, events, and resources currently available to the people of Phippsburg.

Phippsburg CARES also is exploring other ways to strengthen our community through communication, collaboration, and volunteer activities, including: starting a monthly newsletter; helping other organizations in their community outreach and fundraising; and adding options such as a food bank and other essentials.

Meet

The general membership typically meets once a month at either the Small Point Baptist Church or United Congregational Church. The latest schedule can be found on the Events page. Meeting minutes are here.

Subscribe

Stay up to date on events and news from Phippsburg. Sign up here.

Volunteer

We are always looking for additional volunteers. Sign up here and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Donate

We receive no town funding and are wholly dependent on private donations. Please consider donating to help us support our community and neighbors. Checks may be made out to and mailed to Phippsburg CARES, P.O. Box 46, Phippsburg, ME 04562.

Steering Committee

A six-person Steering Committee is responsible for establishing priorities and organizing the work.

CARES Volunteers

Phippsburg CARES is an all-volunteer, community-led effort that began in January 2025. Initial Phippsburg CARES volunteers:

  • Karen Balnis
  • Ona Barnet
  • Norma Burpee
  • Merry Chapin
  • Ruth Clay
  • Marvis Coombs
  • Lindsay DeBery
  • Joan Detel
  • Ann Donahue
  • David Duncan
  • Susie Duncan
  • Susan Ellis
  • Jean Flink
  • Anne Heminway
  • Leslie Hunter
  • Jill Jensen
  • Elna Joseph-Bijhouwer
  • Lynn Kay
  • Pastor Ari Keller
  • Rachelle Keller
  • Dot Kelly
  • Adam Kernan-Schloss
  • Lucy Kernan-Schloss
  • Rob Knox
  • Joyce LeMont
  • Pastor Holly Morrison
  • Elisabeth Paine
  • Nancy Ross
  • Jean Scott
  • Robin Wallace
  • Callie Wells

One of the goals of Phippsburg CARES is to add to our community’s resource base of volunteers. We welcome your participation. Please contact a Steering Committee member for more information…or email us at .

Benefactors

With special thanks to our very generous business supporters that donated $500 – $1,000:

  • Nancy Carleton Realtor
  • Crabby Lobster
  • First Federal Savings
  • Richard Genthner Carpentry
  • Hawkes Tree Service
  • Katie Kelley Winglass

Additional thanks to the businesses and organizations that generously supported us at the $50-$499 level:

  • Andrea Brand Gallery
  • Bath Savings and Trust Company
  • Bisson’ s Center Store
  • Dan Gurney Firewood
  • East Village Gallery
  • Fiber of Being Body Work and Astrology
  • Maine Oyster Co.
  • Phippsburg Congregational Church UCC
  • Wells Property Management
  • Window Works

The following individuals and organizations also have generously contributed to our effort to date:

  • Bath Savings Institute
  • Brian Beckman and Ellie Stein
  • Norma Burpee
  • DK Excavating and Tree Removal
  • Ann Donahue and Ed Cherian
  • Susie and Dave Duncan
  • Floral Arrangements by Miranda
  • Head Beach Campground & Cottages
  • Rodger and Jillian Herrigel
  • Lynn Kay and Doug Bates
  • Adam and Lucy Kernan-Schloss
  • Koehling Marine Service
  • Maggie’s Bygones
  • Ann and Kent Mohnkern
  • Needham Duncan Architecture
  • Elisabeth Paine
  • Ellen Remmer and Chris Fox
  • Small Point Baptist Church
  • Nina Unte and Brant Barr
  • Charline Wyman

Contributions are always welcomed. Checks may be made out to and mailed to Phippsburg CARES, P.O. Box 46, Phippsburg, ME 04562.

Draft Bylaws can be viewed here: Phippsburg_CARES_Bylaws_Revised 7-1