People Around Town: July 17, 2022

Members of the Carl J. Lamb School PTA helped out in the concession stand at a recent Mainers’ game.

Carter Friend, who since 2017 has served as deputy director at York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC), has been named the new executive director, effective September 1, 2022. The YCCAC Board of Directors, under President Claudette Dupee, made the announcement to YCCAC staff on June 22, following a months-long, nationwide search to replace outgoing executive director Barbara Crider.

During his tenure as deputy director, Mr. Friend has led in the development of a five-year strategic plan, with focus on implementing a client/patient-centered approach to delivering services, and expanding YCCAC’s work promoting community and economic development. He has helped lead YCCAC’s broad range of programs, including WIC Nutrition Services, Children’s Services, Energy Services, Transportation, the Economic Opportunity Department, and Nasson Health Care, the agency’s federally- qualified community health center. He helped guide expansion of YCCAC’s internal and external communications operation, including development of a new website and creation of new print materials. And he helped oversee the agency’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that the people of York County received the supports and services they needed at a very difficult time.

Some members of Waban took a fun trip to Camden this week, where they took sea kayaking lessons, investigated lobsters up close and hiked the trails.

The July 9 Pancake Breakfast for the Women Veteran’s Glamping Project was enjoyed by all those in attendance. 12 pairs of trekking sticks were presented in hopes of helping those women veterans in need to become more active. If you’d like to learn more about this non-profit organization, check out their website at WomenVeteransGlamping.org. Pictured below, from left to right: Dorothy Sullivan – Treasurer, Willow – Service Dog, Nicole Jordan – President and Founder, Sooz Roberts – Elks Veterans Committee Chairperson.

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