SPRINGVALE — A local nonprofit that supplies sick kids with technology that allows them to keep up with school work from home or while they’re in the hospital is among three entities to receive grants from FairPoint Communications.
Grahamastic Connection will receive $16,000 through Fairpoint’s Connected Communities program, the utility announced.
The two other winning organizations are Area Interfaith Outreach of Rockland, and Sunrise Opportunities of Machias. FairPoint will provide each organization with a $16,000 grant and a technology package valued at up to $1,000, which will be customized to help advance its charitable mission, according to a Fairpoint spokeswoman.
A total of 156 nonprofit organizations throughout Maine submitted applications.
“The response to the Connected Communities program was overwhelmingly positive, and selecting only three organizations from so many worthy applicants was difficult for our team,” said Mike Reed, FairPoint’s state president for Maine. “The applications revealed a vibrant, active and dedicated nonprofit and volunteer community that works each day to make Maine a better place for all its residents.”
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