The latest action from
York County Community Action

October 2026

HEAP - Heating Assistance:

Know Your Options Before Winter

Worried about how you’ll cover heating costs this year? There may be more help and options available than you realize, and planning ahead can make a difference.

Find out where to start, whether HEAP may be an option for your household, and what other resources may be available.

Click to learn more about HEAP assistance

A Look Back at 2025:
Supporting York County, One Person at a Time

As we move into the final months of 2026, we’re taking a moment to look back at the work and impact of YCCAC during 2025. More than 16,000 people across York County accessed YCCAC services during the year, from heating assistance and housing support to early childhood education, health care, transportation, nutrition, and financial services.

Our 2025 Annual Report offers a closer look at how these services helped meet urgent needs, create opportunities to succeed, and promote well-being — and how staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners made that work possible.

Take a look at the 2025 Annual Report and see the impact of YCCAC’s work across York County.

Homeownership within Reach

Our online live webinar is a convenient way to turn your dream of owning a home into a plan!

This class is made possible thanks to the support of Kennebunk Savings Bank, a Member FDIC.

“The course was so helpful and I referenced my notes multiple times when picking a realtor, a mortgage company, making an offer, and through this entire process so far. Thank you!”

~ Attendee at a recent Homeownership class

Nasson Health Care News:

1.NEW WEBSITE

Recently Nasson Health Care launched a new website. The updated website improves patients' access to information and makes it easier to connect with care teams and staff.

Let us know what you like about it and what we can improve.

2.MAINECARE ELIGIBILITY CHANGES

Starting on January 1, 2027, MaineCare eligibility rules are changing for some adults who are between 19 and 64 years old and don't meet Social Security disability guidelines or have Medicare. You may need to report your work, volunteer, or school activities. Visit MaineCare.gov/work for more information about the changes and how to know if they apply to you.

A Reminder

Do You Know a Family with Young Child/ren?

Encourage them to apply for York County Head Start

If you are, or you know somebody who is, the parent or guardian of a child between 6 weeks and 5 years old, we invite you to apply for our Early Head Start or Head Start Preschool programs for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Early Head Start is for children 0-3 years and our Centers are conveniently located at

2 Stone St. in Biddeford (across from City Hall)
114 Emery St. in Sanford and
14 King St. in Springvale

Head Start Preschool is for children 3-5 years.

We have classrooms at

114 Emery Street in Sanford and
through our partnership with the Biddeford School Department, we offer Pre-K for children living in Biddeford. The Biddeford Pre-K includes transportation provided by the School Department (for the 4 year old classroom). The child must be 4 years old before October 15th (for our first classroom) and 3 years old before October 15th (for our second classroom) to qualify.

Interested in sharing information about York County Head Start with New Mainers families? Drop us an email at headstart@yccac.org and we will send/print translated flyers

Visit our pre-enrollment application.

Follow Head Start on social media: @yorkcountyheadstartme

News from Our Partners

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: A Chance to Have a Home of Your Own!

Learn More about This Opportunity

Photo credit: Southern Maine Agency on Aging

SOUTHERN MAINE AGENCY ON AGING

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 – December 7

Are you new to Medicare or wondering if your current coverage is still the best fit for 2027? Meet with one of SMAA's certified SHIP counselors for free, confidential, and unbiased help reviewing your options.

Advanced registration is required. Appointments fill quickly.

Please call 207-396-6524 to request an appointment today!

Learn more

Are you the organizer of a community event?

We would love to attend it and share more about our programs! Email us at info@yccac.org to begin the conversation!

Have You Checked Our Job Openings Recently?

https://yccac.org/join-our-staff/

Be the Lifeline Someone Needs Today!

People we care about — family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers — face financial challenges every day!

When you give to YCCAC, your donation becomes a lifeline, offering support and hope exactly when it’s needed most.

Support YCCAC and be there for someone when it matters most

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York County Community Action Corporation

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