Yearly Archives: 2009

Community-Based Program Receives $10,000 Empower Lewiston Grant LEWISTON – The Lewiston-Auburn Time Bank (http://thriveinitiative.org/time-bank/) is pleased to announce its 100th member this month and an “Empower Lewiston” grant of $10,000 to help double current membership and triple current Time Dollar exchanges. “Time Dollars are virtual currency representing time, energy, skills and talents that are exchanged…

LEWISTON – THRIVE System of Care is pleased to announce that Arabella Perez, Director, received the first-ever Catalyst for Change Award from Southern Maine Parent Awareness (SMPA) at its October 17 Fall Family Conference in Wells. “Arabella has been instrumental to Maine family organizations working to define a collaborative approach to service,” says Sue Henri-MacKenzie,…

Tri-County Network of Care Supports Self-Care and Emotional Wellness Maine Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Thrive System of Care Initiative and The Community Collaborative for Children, Youth and Families of Tri-County announce the launch of Tri-County Network of Care (www.tricounty.me.networkofcare.org). Network of Care is a breakthrough, multi-lingual website empowering families and youth who are exploring physical…

LEWISTON – Three area youth advocates will represent THRIVE System of Care Initiative and Youth M.O.V.E. Maine at the June 22, 2009 Youth Summit in Portland, OR. Jennifer Thompson and Dustin Strout, both of Lewiston, and Hillary Groves of Mechanics Falls will join 40 mental health and systems-experienced youth and young adult leaders for a…