Sargent Family Community Fund
Our Mission
Across the towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc and including the four Plantations of Dallas, Sandy River, Rangeley, and Coplin, there are elderly people, widows, single parents, and many others who could benefit from a bit of help. Founder of SFCF, Craig Sargent, recognized this need for assistance and decided to do something about it.
The Sargent Family Community Fund was founded to benefit the people who do not have the means they need to live at an optimal level. Since our creation, the SFCF goal has been to help people in need through financial assistance, volunteer labor, food donations and much more.
Craig Sargent
Founder of the Sargent Family Community Fund
30
J1D Projects Completed
$1M
In Monetary Donations
$500k
In Labor Donations
Just One Day (J1D)
What is Just One Day?
One of our biggest events throughout the year is our Just One Day event. Each year, we select one or more homes in the towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc and the Plantations of Dallas, Sandy River, Rangeley, and Coplin, to have needed renovations done at no cost to the homeowner.
On the third Wednesday of July, artisans, businesses, and others across the area volunteer one day of their time to assist with the renovations being done to the selected properties. This volunteer event is known as Just One Day (J1D).
Each year approximately 75 people donate up to 8 hours of their time laboring over various aspects of the projects. This includes things like:
To learn more about the projects we’ve been a part of or to find out how you can get involved in future projects, please check out the links below.
Ways to Donate
We accept donations to the community fund throughout the year using these options.
“Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.” – Suze Orman
Words from our previous beneficiaries.
“… I am grateful the people in the community gave up their own work and time to help their neighbor.
I would have been in serious hardship without them. I wish every community had this for people in need.”
“… My heartfelt thanks go out to Craig’s insurance agent volunteers from the area and the people who provided time labor and supplies much appreciated!!”
“…My life is forever changed and I cannot thank everyone enough for their donations, time and kindness.
When I am asked in the future, ‘do you believe in angels?’, I will respond ‘Yes’, they most definitely reside in Rangeley and beyond.”
“… This process was effortless on my part, I can never repay the generosity of the volunteers that made this happen, but I will be sure to volunteer myself on their next project.
I will forever be grateful for the Sargent Family and the “Just One Day” organization for removing my worry and stress and saving me from financial ruin or worse, it changed my life forever. It still feels like a dream.”
Volunteer Info
Want to get your hands dirty and get in on the action? See how you can help the Sargent Family Community Fund through volunteer opportunities.
Labor
If you have the desire to roll up your sleeves and help, please reach out to us via email with your availability and expertise. Examples would be painting, cleaning, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, masonry, and so on. Please let us know if you have any special equipment that you could include for the day.
Materials + Supplies
The projects most always involve renovations and needed materials are lumber, sheetrock, paint, landscaping supplies, cleaning supplies, electrical and plumbing items, and so on. Please reach out with your available items or your desire to donate needed items and we will be sure to try to incorporate them into our next projects and work with you otherwise.
Nomination Application
If you are local to the communities we serve and know of someone who needs assistance, please fill out the application form for a neighbor you would like to nominate. We will contact you once we have reviewed the provided information.
You can also get in touch via mail:
PO Box 902
c/o Chris Farmer, Esquire
Rangeley, ME 04970