Charlotte White Center announces contributions to local towns
DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Charlotte White Center (CWC), a non-profit organization with over 36 years of experience providing support services to individuals facing the life challenges of cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as behavioral health issues, announces contributions to several local towns: Dover-Foxcroft, Dexter, Brewer, Abbot, Corinth, Bangor and Levant.
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ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS — Dover-Foxcroft Town Manager Jack Clukey, left, accepts a $4,900 contribution payment in lieu of taxes contribution from Charlotte White Center CEO Richard M. Brown. Financial contributions were also made to Dexter, Brewer, Abbot, Corinth, Bangor and Levant for properties operated by the Charlotte White Center and owned by the Penquis Mental Health Association.
Richard M. Brown, CEO for CWC and board member for Penquis Mental Health Association (PMHA), presented Dover-Foxcroft Town Manager Jack Clukey with a contribution to the town for $4,900. Contributions have also been sent to Dexter, Brewer, Abbot, Corinth, Bangor and Levant. These contributions are made as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS) for property operated by the Charlotte White Center (owned by PMHA).
This marks the 36th year that CWC and PMHA have partnered together to make these contributions to Dover-Foxcroft and the 16th year for Dexter on behalf of the CWC. These contributions are made based on CWC’s ability to generate sufficient funds each year, as contracts with the state of Maine are negotiated on an annual basis and non-profit agencies do not have advance knowledge of the level of funds they will receive.
These payments are a voluntary donation because non-profits, such as CWC, are not required to pay such taxes. The philosophy being that the work of non-profits contributes to the “public good” and they are performing services that would otherwise have to be performed by the government. CWC employs over 450 staff and pays out over $9.3 million in payroll into the surrounding communities. In addition, CWC also spends approximately $2 million annually purchasing good and services in central Maine.
CWC along with PMHA deeply appreciates the ongoing support and services afforded by Dover-Foxcroft, Dexter, Abbot, Bangor, Brewer, Levant and Corinth. Agency officials consider ourselves in partnership with these towns to create a responsive and effective system of support for people affected by the life challenges of mental illness or developmental disabilities.
The CWC’s mission is to provide quality community health and social services for adults, children, and families affected by cognitive or developmental disabilities, behavioral or mental health challenges, substance abuse, domestic violence or acquired brain injuries. For more information, please visit www.charlottewhitecenter.org.