The Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition is a comprehensive community health coalition working to improve the health and quality of life of Bucksport, Orland,
Verona Island and Prospect residents.
Welcome to The Bucksport Bay Healthy Communities Coalition
"The greatness of a COMMUNITY is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." Coretta Scott King
The BBHCC is committed to public health initiatives that consider the needs of the individuals and organizations within our community. These health efforts are coordinated with local, regional, and state public health entities and small businesses to be sustainable and impactful.
We strive to: provide effective and efficient public health services; educate about local community resources; promote a drug-free community; promote healthy lifestyle choices to prevent and reduce chronic disease; create caring communities free from all types of violence; promote volunteerism; and encourage older adults to thrive in their community.
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2025 Children's Fair
with Rose Honders (President of BBHCC) and Kim Kim Tousignant (Secretary)
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BBHCC was granted a Community Building 2024 grant from
Maine Community Foundation in June of 2024.
The monies will be used to expand the Thrive and Home Safety & Accessibility Repair program to Bucksport Bay communities like Orland, Prospect and Verona Island.
BBHCC is incredibly honored to receive this grant and to
serve the community.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Town of Bucksport, Maine
www.bucksportmaine.gov/
The Town of Bucksport is located at the head of Penobscot Bay, and is home to approximately 5,000 people. Since the first settlers arrived in 1763, the town has experienced Revolutionary War naval battles, stagecoach visits from five presidents, and even a legendary witch's curse that continues to this day.