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Beacons of Hope
Sponsored by
Beacons of Hope & Project Community: Stories That Inspire
Channel 8 and Maine’s Total Coverage bring you Beacons of Hope—real stories of resilience, mental health, and healing. Explore local wellness programs, recovery resources, and tools for personal growth. With Project Community, we spotlight grassroots efforts improving food access, education, housing, and equity across Maine and New Hampshire.
Together, these initiatives connect you to local changemakers, services, and events that light the path to a stronger, more connected community.
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Stories of Change
Our city is at the forefront of great humanitarian work. Learn more about how organizations in your neighborhood are working to spark positive change.
Meet the Changemakers
Click on a sponsor below to learn more.
Sweetser
Sweetser
Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support and hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services.
NAMI Maine
NAMI Maine
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the U.S. Since 1979, we've grown to 600+ affiliates, offering education, support, and advocacy to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness.
CASA Maine
CASA Maine
Maine CASA provides volunteer advocates for abused, neglected, or abandoned children when the state has requested court intervention. These children are part of Maine’s child welfare system through no fault of their own and many have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect they have suffered there.
Mental Health Awareness
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Thank you to our partners
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