Kennebec Valley Community Action Program

09/02/2026

Want to find out what is happening at KVCAP and in our region? Our September edition of the KVCAP Connector is a great place to look!

View our newsletter here:

Dear Friends, Partners, and Community Members, After 38 years with KVCAP, including the past 11 years as CEO, I have made the bittersweet decision to leave an organization that has been such an important part of my life.

08/21/2026

This should be a fun event for children and families! We are so proud of Jeannine!

Thursday, September 3 at 10:30 AM, local author Jeanine Deas is back for our Tadpole Storytime. She will be reading her new book, ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park and leading a craft.

08/19/2026

KVCAP Board of Directors Meeting 8/26/2026 at 5 pm. For more information, please contact Sheila Avila at (207) 859-1500.

08/12/2026

At KVCAP, our Maine Families Home Visiting Program is growing!

We are hiring a full-time Family Visitor (36-40 hours) in Skowhegan. Family Visitors partner with expectant parents and parents of young children in their home and virtually. Visitors help families understand their child’s development, support the parent-child relationship, share activities, work toward family goals, and connect family with community resources through referrals.

Do you wonder what, exactly, a Family Visitor does? Watch this short video to learn more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I-yw0tN5-8

You can view the job posting here:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4307129

Visit www.mainefamilies.org for more information.

08/12/2026

August is HEAP Action Month. The Home Energy Assistance Program, known as HEAP, helps qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs.

KVCAP began accepting HEAP applications on August 3, for the 2026/2027 heating season.

Did you know that even if heat is included in your rent, you might be eligible for assistance? Yes, it's true!

If you or someone you know needs help with heat, you can learn more here:
https://www.kvcap.org/for-the-home/energy-housing-services-overview/heating-assistance/

When in doubt, give us a call at 207-859-1500!

08/06/2026

It is busy this summer and it is wonderful to see our communities gathering and celebrating! Be prepared and stay aware...and have a safe and enjoyable August!

08/04/2026

Happy August, everyone! Our monthly KVCAP Connector newsletter is available here:

https://mailchi.mp/ecb311c04605/kvcap-connector-august-2026-edition?e=8bbc57af09

08/03/2026

KVCAP's 2026-2027 HEAP season begins today!

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps qualified homeowners and renters pay for heating costs.

Wondering if you are eligible? You can view the current income guidelines at MaineHousing here: https://www.mainehousing.org/charts/HEAP-Income-Elibility

Use the link below to complete your online application. To schedule an appointment please call 207-859-1500.

Link to apply: https://ecos.mainehousing.org/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

07/24/2026

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides assistance to low-income homeowners and renters to help pay heating costs.

KVCAP will begin accepting applications on August 3, 2026, for Kennebec and Somerset county residents.

To learn more or to complete an online application, visit:
https://www.kvcap.org/for-the-home/energy-housing-services-overview/heating-assistance/

If you would like to schedule an in-person appointment, please call 207-859-1500.

07/23/2026

The new Maine Affordability Payment is a $300 one-time payment that will be mailed to eligible Maine residents beginning in late July 2026.

To be eligible, individuals must meet ALL three criteria below.

1. File a 2025 Maine individual income tax return by October 15, 2026, as a full-year Maine resident.
2. Not be eligible to be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s 2025 individual income tax return.
3. Have federal adjusted gross income of less than:
$100,000 if married filing a joint return or a qualifying surviving spouse;
$75,000 if filing as head of household; or
$50,000 if single or married filing separately.

If you believe you are eligible but need to file your 2025 Maine taxes, call us!

https://www.maine.gov/revenue/affordability