Share your story: Survivor Stories Project

Thursday, OCTOBER 23 2025 | 5:00- 7:30PM

mcdougal’s orchard
201 Hanson Ridge Rd, springvale, ME

Join us for an incredible evening hearing the stories of survivors of domestic violence written in their own words.

This is a free event open to the public. 

SHARE YOUR STORY!

Open call for stories to be included in the 2025 Survivor Stories Project.
Submit your story now through October 1, 2025.

Federal Jack’s Annual Lobster Bake

Sunday, October 12, 2025 11:00AM- 4:00PM
Federal Jack’s brewpub, 8 Western ave., Kennebunk

Enjoy delicious food and great live music with a view at Federal Jack’s Annual Lobster Bake! Proceeds benefit Caring Unlimited’s programs and services.

Twin Lobster Dinner: $29.99
Includes: coleslaw, corn on the cob, Maine french fries, and drawn butter. Add an extra lobster for just $12!

Communities Care Day

Monday, October 13, 2025 | 8:30 AM- 1 PM
North Parish Church | 893 Main St, Sanford ME

Enjoy free breakfast & lunch, a resource fair, free haircuts, and a free store with items like clothing and bedding. Childcare will be provided so that parents can shop and learn about community resources. 

Caring Unlimited's advocates will be there to answer questions about our programs, and we'll have activities such as coloring and face painting for kids!

Public Library & Reading Campaign

throughout October

Caring Unlimited is collaborating with local libraries throughout York County to raise awareness through suggested reading and a free reading guide.

Participating libraries (as of 9/16/25): York Public, Berwick, Old Orchard Beach, Acton, Kennebunk Free Library, and Parsons Memorial.

Suggested Titles to Pair with the Reading Guide:

• No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know about Domestic Violence Can Kill Us, Rachel Louise Snyder

• In the Dream House: A Memoir, Carmen Maria Manchado

• Why Does He Do That?, Lundy Bancroft

• What Kind of Girl?, Alyssa Sheinmel

• The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk

• Broken: Women’s Stories of Intimate and Institutional Harm and Repair, Lisa Young Larance

• When You’re Ready, This is How You’ll Heal, Brianna Wiest

• Home Body, Rupi Kaur

• Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive, Stephanie Land

• Written on the Body: Letters from Trans and Non-Binary Survivors or Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Lexie Bean

Biddeford High School Girls’ Varsity Soccer Raises Awareness

@ BHS Football’s last home game of the season:
Friday, october 24, 6pm
Waterhouse Field, West st., Biddeford

The BHS Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team is raising awareness about DV and donations to support Caring Unlimited’s programs and services through the month of October. Find them at the season’s final home football game to learn more and support their efforts!

Check back for more events through the month!

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Check out the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) website for a complete list of statewide programming!