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FARMINGTON — Volunteer mission teams from all over the Northeast — through the MATE (Mission at the Eastward) Housing Ministry, headquartered at the Fairbanks Union Presbyterian Church — have been coming to western Maine to share their talents and caring with area homeowners, who without assistance with labor and/or materials, would be unable to make needed repairs and maintenance to their homes.
Repairs such as painting, roofing, porches, steps, ramps and simple interior and exterior repairs are likely prospects for the teams. Wherever possible, homeowners and families participate in the work and its cost.
Areas currently served include, in Franklin County, Farmington, Chesterville, Jay, N. Jay, Livermore Falls, Wilton, New Sharon, Temple, Strong, New Vineyard; in Somerset County, New Portland, Lexington, Highland Plantation and Embden. The Salem Economic Ministry (East Parish Housing Ministry) in Starks and Rural Community Action Ministry in Leeds also have similar programs covering other towns.
Volunteer Mission teams arrive during the months of June, July and August. The date and time the team will be at an individual’s home will be coordinated once the application is accepted.
For more information or to procure an application, contact MATE Housing Ministry, c/o Fairbanks Union Church, P.O. Box 206, Farmington, ME 04938 or call 207-778-4705.
