At Penquis, your generosity doesn’t just fund a program; it fuels possibility. Monthly giving through the Bridge to Hope Circle creates steady, reliable support for your neighbors across Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties.
Your monthly gift helps children walk into school with confidence, keeps seniors warm through the winter, supports parents in finding safe housing, and assists entrepreneurs in launching their dreams.
Monthly giving through the Penquis Bridge to Hope Circle allows you to make a bigger impact over time. It’s simple, flexible, and powerful, ensuring that help is always there when needed.
- It’s easy and automatic — set it and forget it.
- Provides steady support across seasons so programs can plan confidently.
- Small gifts add up to big, lasting impact for children, families, and older adults.
- Creates a bridge from crisis to stability and from surviving to thriving.
Every monthly gift, of any size, helps someone in our community take a step forward with dignity, hope, and the support they need.
Your generosity sparks change and builds stronger futures across our region. Your monthly gift becomes a bridge:
- From instability to opportunity for children and families.
- From crisis to safety for individuals facing housing insecurity.
- From surviving to thriving for seniors, survivors, and those rebuilding their lives.
- From hardship to hope through access to transportation, safe and healthy homes, and support services.
We serve communities across Maine with one goal in mind: to help people thrive. Every dollar you give stays local, supporting families, opening doors to opportunities, and helping individuals build brighter futures.
We don’t just stretch every dollar; we put it to work where it matters most.
- 90% of Penquis spending goes directly to services that support our neighbors in need.
- Your gift helps provide tools for self-sufficiency, support for independent living, life skills, and opportunity.
- Your generosity fuels programs that strengthen entire communities and help tens of thousands of Mainers each year move forward with hope and opportunity.
Your steady support builds lasting change. As a Bridge to Hope Circle member, you do more than give; you help ensure support is there when it’s needed most.
As a monthly donor, you can look forward to:
- A welcome packet.
- Impact updates and invitations to select Penquis events.
- Optional recognition (if desired) on our website and publications.
Your generosity sparks change, building stronger futures across Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties — thank you.
Starting your monthly gift is simple and secure. You can set up a recurring gift online in just a few minutes.
Give Online – Monthly
Use our secure donation form to choose your monthly amount, select a designation, and set your recurring gift schedule.
Donate Monthly OnlinePrefer to Give by Check?
If you’d like to arrange a recurring gift by mail or through your bank, we’re happy to help.
Mail to:
Penquis Development Office
Attn: Carin Sychterz
262 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04401
You can note “monthly gift” on your check or in your bank’s bill pay memo line.
Why give monthly instead of one-time?
Monthly giving provides reliable, year-round support so help is there when families need it. It allows our programs to plan ahead and respond quickly when crises arise.
Can I change or cancel my monthly gift?
Yes. Monthly giving is flexible. You can update your amount, pause, or cancel at any time. Just contact us and we’ll be glad to help.
Is my monthly donation tax-deductible?
Penquis C.A.P., Inc. is a nonprofit organization (EIN: 01-6023748). Gifts are generally tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance related to your situation.
We’d love to talk about how monthly giving can align with your goals and make a lasting difference.