We are the
Community Concepts
Finance Corporation.
At CCFC, we help individuals, families, businesses, and governments achieve their goals through financial literacy, consulting, support, and more.
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The Team That Has Your Back
Our team is made up of financial service professionals who are experienced in guiding individuals and businesses on a journey to financial health.
STAFF
BOARD
Commercial Loan Officer
Natalie Beale
Business Advisor
Paul Beaudette
VP of Client Service Operations
Christopher DeCato
Business Advisor
Russell Giasson
Business Advisor
Sharon Gilsleider
Community Concepts CFO
Laura Gormley
Administrative Assistant
Trudie Hazelton
Housing Stability Counselor
Melody Hosey
Loan Servicing & Portfolio Manager
Katie Letourneau
Business Advisor
Steve Lavoie
President
Nate Libby
Homeownership Center Manager
Marjorie Millett
Intake Specialist
Patricia O’ Brien
VP of Economic Development & Impact
Mia Purcell
Community Concepts COO
Mary-Rita Reinhard
CCFC Financial Analyst
Blake Toothaker
Chair of the Board
Travis Frautten
Vice Chair of the Board
Christopher Paradis
Board Secretary
Lincoln Jeffers
Board Member
Dennis Lajoie
Board Member
Fowsia Musse
Board Member
Steve Davis
We Couldn’t Do it Without Our Partners
If you’re interested in making a big impact on your community, consider partnering with us! You can contact us to learn more.
Where to Find Us
Our primary office is in South Paris, but we work out of the Community Concepts office in Lewiston, as well. Can’t make it? Our advisors can also travel to you.
Community Concepts Inc.
240 Bates St, Lewiston, ME 04240
How We Can Help
At CCFC, we help individuals, families, businesses, and governments achieve their goals through financial literacy, consulting, support, and more.
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Community Concepts Finance Corporation is a non-profit community-focused mission lender.
REMINDER: All L/A CA$H VITA Tax Prep appointments scheduled at the Lewiston Armory today are canceled due to the storm. ![]()
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If you have not yet rescheduled, please call L/A CA$H at 207-739-6530 or reschedule online at: eznetscheduler.com/app/calendar.aspx...![]()
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VITA Free Tax Prep appointments for eligible filers are still available throughout the month at the Lewiston Armory, Community Credit Union in Lewiston, and CCI's South Paris office at 17 Market Square. Schedule your appointment at the number or link above, or by emailing [email protected] Find more information on the VITA program at: www.cashmaine.org/free-tax-prep/ ![]()
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Note for Free Tax Prep Customers: All L/A CA$H VITA Tax Prep appointments at the Lewiston Armory on Saturday, March 4th are canceled due to the predicted storm. Staff will be reaching out to all customers to reschedule their appointments. ![]()
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Customers can also reschedule by calling 207-739-6530 or visiting this link: eznetscheduler.com/app/calendar.aspx?ck=LewistonAuburnCASH![]()
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For all customers: Free Tax Prep appointments are still available throughout the month at the Lewiston Armory, Community Credit Union in Lewiston, and CCI's South Paris office at 17 Market Square.![]()
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United Way is helping small business owners save on taxes and maximize profit by filing their taxes for free through MyFreeTaxes!![]()
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Available now at www.myfreetaxes.com/selfemployed, the MyFreeTaxes Self-Employed Tax Guides equip entrepreneurs with the information they need to prepare for tax season, file their taxes, and maximize their refunds using free online software available through MyFreeTaxes.![]()
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United Way created three versions of the MyFreeTaxes Self-Employed Tax Guides to meet the specific needs of general small business owners, gig economy entrepreneurs, and home-based child care businesses. All the guides are available in PDF and video formats, in English and Spanish.![]()
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Partners are encouraged to share these resources with their networks, communities, and VITA filers to help ensure all entrepreneurs have access to safe, free, and accurate tax filing services.![]()
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Tax Guides can be accessed at: www.myfreetaxes.com/selfemployed![]()
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Please join United Way on March 2nd to learn about United Way's new MyFreeTaxes Self-Employed Tax Guides.![]()
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Details: March 2, 2 - 3 pm ET
At Community Concepts Finance Corporation, we are proud to provide FREE financial capability coaching to our neighbors all throughout Western Maine. Planning your financial goals can be difficult, but our certified housing counselors are ready to guide you to success. To learn more, give us a call at: (207) 333-6419 or visit www.ccfcmaine.org
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Whether you are planning to purchase a home, save for educational expenses, or start a small business — good money management is an important first step. Fin...
Are you a small business looking to grow? Community Concepts Finance Corp (CCFC) is here to help! Mustafa Maalim, owner of the Dayah Store in Lewiston, recently shared his experience working with Business Advisor Paul Beaudette to apply for a loan to purchase a commercial building.![]()
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"At first, I tried a bank, and the bank declined me," Mr. Maalim shared. "And then Community Concepts helped me and worked with me."![]()
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With Paul's help with financial record keeping and the application process, Mr. Maalim received a loan from CCFC in December, allowing him to transition his business of 10 years to a permanent location (vs. a leased location) and to build assets.![]()
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"I can’t thank him enough," said Mr. Maalim.![]()
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If you're looking to start a new business, expand your business, or would like to speak to a business advisor about other needs, contact CCFC today: ![]()
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