{"id":52911,"date":"2025-03-24T13:13:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jedwardknight.com\/insurance-maine\/posts-news\/j-edward-knight-employees-donate-600-to-midcoast-maine-community-action\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T13:13:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:13:39","slug":"j-edward-knight-employees-donate-600-to-midcoast-maine-community-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jedwardknight.com\/insurance-maine\/posts-news\/j-edward-knight-employees-donate-600-to-midcoast-maine-community-action\/","title":{"rendered":"J. Edward Knight Employees Donate $600 to Midcoast Maine Community Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bath, Maine \u2013 March 26, 2025<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Employees of J. Edward Knight have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to community support by donating $600 to Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) in Bath. This donation represents the collective contributions from the company\u2019s \u201cdress down\u201d fund, a program where employees contribute a small amount from each paycheck in exchange for the opportunity to dress casually on designated days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Midcoast Maine Community Action is a vital organization serving the residents of Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and northern Cumberland counties. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve economic security and improve their quality of life. MMCA provides a wide range of essential services, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Childhood Education:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Programs like Head Start and Early Head Start, which offer crucial developmental support for young children.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Economic Stability:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Assistance with basic needs such as fuel, utilities, and housing, as well as financial education.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women, Infants, and Children (WIC):<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Nutrition assistance and support for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whole families programs:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> programs that help build resilience, and promote positive parent child relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The J. Edward Knight employees\u2019 donation highlights their dedication to giving back to the community where they live and work. The company\u2019s \u201cdress down\u201d fund allows employees to collectively support local organizations like MMCA, fostering a spirit of generosity and community involvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur employees are passionate about supporting local organizations that make a positive impact,\u201d said Kimberly Gerow, Bath Office Supervisor. \u201cWe are proud to partner with Midcoast Maine Community Action and contribute to their important work in our community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Midcoast Maine Community Action:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve economic security and improve their quality of life. MMCA provides a wide range of essential services to residents of Sagadahoc, Lincoln, and northern Cumberland counties. For more information, please visit: midcoastmainecommunityaction.org.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About J. Edward Knight Insurance:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>J. Edward Knight Insurance is a family-owned insurance agency with offices in Rockland, Bath, Boothbay Harbor, New Harbor, Vinalhaven and Wiscasset, Maine. The agency offers a wide range of personal and commercial insurance products, including auto, home, and business policies. For more information, please visit jedwardknight.com or call 1-800-898-4423.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Photo<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>:<\/strong> L to R: Krista Sanborn, Commercial Lines Agent; Kimberly Gerow, Personal Lines Agent and Bath Office Supervisor; Lindsay Mitchell from Midcoast Maine Community Action program<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heidi V. Neal, Marketing Manager,\u00a0J. Edward Knight Insurance <\/span><a href=\"mailto:heidi@jedwardknight.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-char=\"\">heidi@jedwardknight.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">###<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bath, Maine \u2013 March 26, 2025\u2013 Employees of J. Edward Knight have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to community support by donating $600 to Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) in Bath. 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