SFCF could not do this without the amazing support and contributions from people and businesses in our community, other non-profit organizations aligned with our mission, regional and national financial institutions and insurance companies.
To learn more about the Just One Day projects we’ve completed or to find out how you can get involved in future projects, please check out the links below.
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:
Beyond the One Day
While this event only lasts one day, the projects we’re involved in can last months or extend into subsequent years. After the volunteer day, for the remaining renovation work, people are paid for their labor and materials through this community fund.
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J1D Projects Completed
$1M
In Monetary Donations Distributed
$500k
In Labor Donations Utilized
Ways to Donate
We accept donations to the community fund throughout the year using these options.
“Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.” — John Howard Payne
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.”
“… 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.”
“… 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.”
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