Phippsburg already has three funds that offer financial support to residents in need.
Bottle/Can Collection Fund – Transfer Station
Proceeds from the bottle/can collection at the Transfer Station are distributed to residents who need short-term assistance for fuel, food, or medicine. Julia House, 207-389-2653, or Jimma Totman, 207-443-3869.
Goodwill Account – Town
This emergency fund assists families needing fuel or any other basic short-term necessities. Families may apply for funds directly to the Town Administrator, who manages the fund. All applications are kept confidential. Donations may be made with a check payable to the Town of Phippsburg (subject line: Goodwill Account). Town Administrator. 207-389-2653, ext. 201.
Grandparents Fund – Popham Circle
Discretionary funding provides basic necessities such as winter clothing or school supplies/activity fees to students whose families need extra help. Provided by the Popham Circle. Tammy Doran, Secretary, Phippsburg Elementary School. . 207-389-1514.
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Phippsburg CARES has established a new fund that will help individuals and families in Phippsburg who have an urgent need or unexpected expense such as food, fuel, and medicine.
Heidi’s Hope Fund
Heidi’s Hope Fund is a tax-exempt charitable organization that provides hope and timely, temporary assistance to Phippsburg residents experiencing financial hardship who need food, medicine or medical care, heating assistance and perhaps other necessary expenses.
The fund was established in April 2025 to honor the generous spirit, joy for life, compassion, service to others, and deep faith of Heidi Michelle Yeaton, the daughter of a long-time Phippsburg family. Heidi passed away very suddenly in March 2025. We hope that her lifetime of service – including her dedication to her country as Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, as a critical care nurse, and as caregiver to her patients, family, friends and neighbors – will be an inspiration to us all.
If you need support, contact a member of the Heidi’s Hope Fund Oversight Committee: Pastor Ari Keller, 207-389-2129; Pastor Holly Morrison, 207-504-0107; Sandy Totman Hart, 207-729-2356; or Lorana Pierce, 207-389-1510. You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire that the committee will consider to determine if this fund can help you or perhaps guide you elsewhere. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
Tax-exempt donations may be made out to Heidi’s Hope Fund and sent to:
Heidi’s Hope Fund
P.O. Box 165
Phippsburg, ME 04562
Tax EIN # 33-4296921
If sending cash, please include a note that indicates you want it to go to Heidi’s Hope Fund. If you have additional questions about the fund, please call Susie Duncan at 207-295-3533.