Our food assistance ministry providing bags of food for students at the Hall-dale Elementary School has resumed and we are once again providing food for students and families in need. If you would like to support this ministry please contact us at the phone number listed above or via the e-mail address listed above. Financial support is always welcome and checks should be made out to the church with a notation that the donation is in support of the "Hall-Dale Elementary School Food Pantry Project."
January 2023- South Parish Center for overnight homeless Games, word search books, (other items will be announced)
February- Beals Hospitality House at Togus Paper products – TP, tissues, paper towels, napkins, paper cups, paper plates.
March- Home cooked goodies wrapped individually for Hallowell town office/police, post office, Hubbard Library, Hall-Dale Elementary School, Hall-Dale Middle School, and Hall -Dale High School Teacher Prep Rooms
April- Pastors Discretionary Fund Loose Change
May- Kennebec Valley Humane Society Used blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels
June- Heifer International Change or dollars – each $20 will buy a flock of chickens
July- Yard Sale - 3rd Saturday Donations for the annual yard sale (no clothing) with all proceeds going towards the weekend food backpack program for the HallDale Elementary School
August- Hall-Dale Elementary School School Supplies
September- Ronald McDonald House Tabs from any can
October- Trunk or Treat Donated candy
November- Home cooked goodies wrapped individually for Hallowell town office/police, post office, Hubbard Library, Hall-Dale Elementary School, Hall-Dale Middle School, and Hall -Dale High School Teacher Prep Rooms
One way in which the Cox Memorial UMC is in ministry to and with the community is by providing space for various groups. At the current time space is provided for a variety of groups including four AA groups- A Monday evening, 7pm meditation group focusing on the 11th step of meditation and prayer, a Women's AA meeting that takes place at noon every Friday; an open meeting on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm and another open meeting on Saturday's at 9:00am. Another group using the church building on a regular basis is the Mediation and Facilitation Resources of Hallowell which provides court order classes and counseling for couples during times of marital challenges. On Tuesday morning at 9:00am there is a "painting" group for talented artists who enjoy painting in a social setting. Finally, Spectrum Services uses the church occasionally for small group meetings.
https://www.assistedliving.org/maine/ for helpful information when considering whether you or a loved one are in need of assisted living.
levinperconti.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nursing-home-abuse.html
https://www.caring.com/best-hearing-aids/#financial-assistance-for-seniors-buying-hearing-aids for helpful information should you be considering getting hearing aids.
Helpful Resources regarding Medicare and Medicaid:
retireguide.com/medicare/
retireguide.com/guides/senior-benefits-discounts/
https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicare/
https://www.affordablehealthinsurance.com/medicaid/
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/seniors-guide-to-medicare/
Helpful Resources regarding Remote Monitoring:
Helpful resources regarding student loan repayment:
https://www.elfi.com/how-many-seniors-have-student-loan-debt-and-where-can-they-find-help/
https://www.elfi.com/student-loan-refinancing-calculator/