Town of Madawaska - General Assistance

With a mission to encourage dignity, self-respect and independence, the General Assistance program encourages Madawaska resident applicants to achieve self-sufficiency and positive social function through referrals to community services and incentives to work. The program supports individuals in need while also working to preserve and strengthen the family unit by providing income eligible applicants with food, housing, fuel, medications and other basic necessities. Services provided by this program are designed to help stabilize difficult life situations, and enable applicants in their effort to return to self-sufficiency. Those who are able are encouraged to participate in the Workfare initiative, administered under General Assistance, at the Town Departments or non-profit sites. This provides individuals an opportunity to develop works skills and a work history, while seeking paid employment in the community. To receive assistance, applicants are required to comply with program rules and meet eligibility criteria governed by the State of Maine statute and policies and Town of Madawaska ordinance.

Assistance for basic necessities such as Food, Housing, Fuel, Medications, etc.