Casco Cares conducts 2013 Fund Drive

CASCO — Casco Cares is seeking the public's help to provide emergency fuel assistance to Casco residents. The goal of the local group's 2013 Fund Drive is to raise money through donations from businesses, individuals, and fundraising events to cover the costs of its fuel assistance program.

Fund raising jars have been placed in various public locations throughout the Town of Casco. Checks may also be made out to Casco Cares and mailed to Casco Cares, P.O. Box 22, Casco, ME 04015.

Casco Cares is a nonprofit charitable organization formed in September 2010 and recognized by the State of Maine. Its purpose is to provide one time fuel assistance to Casco residents who do not qualify for Town, State, PROP and/or other sources of aid and find themselves in an emergency situation. Directors of the organization are Linda Allen, Alice Darlington, Sue Durkee, Jan McGrath, Calvin Nutting, Barbara Thorpe and Patricia Troy.

In its first year of service (September 2010- August 2011), Casco Cares assisted 20 requests for emergency heat help. In its second year, 26 clients were assisted. Now into its third year, Casco Cares has so far accepted 22 requests for fuel assistance.

They know you care about your Casco neighbors; please show your care by donating to the heating fund. The Board of Directors and the recipients of fuel assistance appreciate the support.