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Our Commitment to the Community Every year, Bangor Hydro employees work tirelessly raising money to support the many worthy organizations in the communities where we live and work. Our United Way campaigns are consistently among the most successful in Eastern Maine, thanks to the generosity of our employees. Combined with a 100 percent corporate match, Bangor Hydro’s United Way campaign finished with a record $110,000 raised. In 2010, Bangor Hydro made a three-year, $30,000 charitable commitment to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine in support of their efforts to expand their programming into Penobscot County. Many employees have made a personal commitment as well to BBBS by giving of their time to serve as a Big Brother or Sister, serving on a board or committee, or participating in various fundraisers such as Bowl for Kids' Sake. Our five-year commitment to The Jackson Laboratory totaling $100,000 helps further important research affecting people all over the world, yet takes place right here in Maine - in Bangor Hydro's service territory. 
We believe commitment to the community means so much more than writing a check. Bangor Hydro has been recognized for its giving and volunteerism by United Way of Eastern Maine, the March of Dimes, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Junior Achievement, the Bangor Y, and many others. Bangor Hydro's Beliefs on Giving With so many worthy causes in need of assistance, how does Bangor Hydro decide which organizations and programs to help?
Areas of Support Bangor Hydro Electric Company's Charitable Giving Program will provide meaningful support to organizations and causes which have one of these focuses: educational, healthcare, humanitarian or cultural. The Charitable Giving Program will not support religious activities; fundraisers or benefits for individuals; or graduation, prom or holiday parties.  To apply for sponsorships or donations please use our online application form. We do not consider requests submitted through other methods. Please allow six to eight weeks for a response.
Charitable giving designations will also be determined within the scope of Bangor Hydro Electric Company's business strategy. If you are interested in support from the Haskell-Stetson Trust Fund it is administered by the Maine Community Foundation. Please contact them directly at: Maine Community Foundation |
Bangor Hydro has made significant commitments to organizations that help improve the quality of healthcare, help those less fortunate, educate, and provide cultural experiences. They include Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, the Collins Center for the Arts, the Downeast Family YMCA and the Bangor Y.
