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Stories of Excellence
Sweetser Staff, Programs and Services have touched many lives. Here are some stories we want to share with you.
Letter from a grateful client's family
To Missy Esty -
I had planned on sitting down and writing you a real thank you note, on real paper, and sending it the old fashion way, but time has gotten away from me, and I really wanted to get in touch with you.
Our family cannot thank you enough. The day that you came to our home was, what we hope, our 'rock bottom'. Things were completely beyond our control, and our daughter was in such a frightening state of mind, we had no option but to ask for help. However, the best of all possible outcomes came out of our calling 774-HELP, and from our meeting you.
Things have completely turned around. Our daughter is on medication and she is seeing a wonderful counselor who has given her invaluable tools to deal with her anxiety and OCD. But, I believe that it was you that helped her, and us, turn the corner. Your straightforward, in your face, manner with her was the perfect approach. She liked you from the minute she met you (you dress very cool), and respected the way that you talked to her, adult to adult. You did all this with just a light touch of humor, to help us all calm down, relax and let our emotions surface so that we could talk about how this situation was making us feel.
While she is still dealing with anxiety, she has returned to her loving, affectionate, sweet self. We cannot express our gratitude enough. It is a comfort for us to know that you are there, not just for us, but for others who find themselves in similar situations.
~ A grateful family
Success with Wraparound from a Youth Perspective
Chelsea was involved with the department of corrections at the age of 12 and then got involved with child protective services at age 13. Chelsea witnessed violence and drug use within her family, which led to a lot of trauma and created instability in her life.
After Chelsea was unsuccessful in multiple family placements and group homes, and due to her use of illegal substances, she was committed to Long Creek Correctional Center for three years at the age of 16. At that time, she also was dealing with other issues including an eating disorder and cutting.
Although Chelsea had a long history of trauma, she always stayed focused on her goals and achieved in both the classroom and through sports. Chelsea realized who she was as a person while in Long Creek and although she had a few slips along the way, graduated a year and a half early and began taking college classes at age 16. Chelsea displayed her determination and willingness to make herself a better person through the Long Creek program.
Chelsea was referred to Wraparound in January 2010 after completing the Long Creek Correctional Program in 11 months.
Chelsea has learned a lot in the last year from the Wraparound program. She realizes that honesty is the best policy and opening up to people you trust can help you get through the hardest times in life. Chelsea feels it is very important to identify supports that are available and she has learned to eliminate negativity in her life.
Today, at the age of 18, Chelsea is living with her step-sister and her husband and their two children in a stable living environment. Chelsea has started her spring classes at Southern Maine Community College and is working part-time.
Chelsea has a dream to become a success story. Chelsea believes the Wraparound program has changed her life and hopes her story will help the lives of others in similar situations as they strive to reach their goals.
Thank You To Sweetser Crisis
Thanks Sweetser Crisis,
Thank you all for everything you have done to care for and help our children. We appreciate it more than we can say.
~ an appreciative family
A Grateful Employee Returns
I am so proud to be a part of the Sweetser team, and with my recent return to the organization, feel like I've come home to family again. I started working for Sweetser about 15 years ago as an ed tech in the School, under Gail Lawrence. I then worked at the School in Windham under Tom Bouchard. I earned my masters degree in clinical counseling and also had many credits in school psychology. I did my clinical internship for Sweetser in SAD 57 under Neil Raymond as a home/school clinician. I left for a time to teach my own day tx class in public school in Windham. Soon, I found myself back at Sweetser as an intake clinician for residential services under Denise Wilson. I really enjoyed that work and found myself very influenced by the structural family work of the Family Focus program on the Saco campus. I fell ill and was layed off, and then worked at a college in southern Maine in Student Services.
I always had my eye on returning to Sweetser, however. Honestly, Carl, the supervision I've received here is by far the best of any of the places I've worked. Each one of my supervisors, from Gail to Tom to Denise and now to Tom Riddell - each one of them have been encouraging, professional and of the highest ethical standards. I've been able to channel my mission of helping children and families into a career here, both in the education and social services worlds. My current position is no exception. I am thankful to work with such dedicated people of the Bridgton office, and Tom Riddell in particular. I am currently a BHP in Bridgton, waiting to finish new requirements for the LCPC-C license. When I do get my license, I hope to become a full clinician in the HCT program in this region. The families we serve inspire me everyday with their tenacity and strengths.
I know you have many employees who feel as strongly as I do about the purpose and mission of Sweetser, and that is a direct reflection of you and your long years of service to the organization, Carl.
Kerry Zabicki, MS
BHP - Bridgton
A Former Sweetser Client Gives Thanks
I was a 2002 resident at the Sweeter Family Focus Program in Saco and then a student at the Saco School for a year and a half.
Sweetser saved my life, saved my family, and led us to bigger and better things. Sweetser helped me become the person I was born and raised to be.
What I learned at Sweetser I will carry all the days of my life and apply them to be successful.
I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to attend Sweetser and have so many great memories, lessons and visions.
Now my family will leave Maine after 17 years and return to our home state.
I just wanted to put a letter out that said.... Sweetser helped me so much and how thankful I am for your programs.
It angers me to see so many state cuts in health and human services. Sweetser is worth every dime because you're saving lives, saving kids from being in trouble and leading them to be successful in a way that benefits each individual. Sweetser had the greatest impact in my life of any program or services.
My family says thank you so much, you helped us so much and our time at Sweetser will be treasured in our hearts forever.
I am now 20, enrolled in college and a professional photographer looking to become a psychiatric social worker.
~ Rich J.
Sweetser Staff Continue To Make A Difference
Hi Chris Libby,
Just wanted to let you know how things have been going.They are going pretty good...haven't gotten in trouble since I got done with you.I wanted to thank you for working with me. I think you helped me a lot. If it wasn't for you being hard on me, I would probably still be doing the things I was before. Now I am still staying in school.Before, I was thinking about dropping out, but I thought I would not be able to do the things I want in life. I'm actually talking with Army and Marine recruiters and thinking about taking that path in life. Things with the family are going good. Sara's baby, Kia,is almost five months now. I just wanted to say thanks for all the help.
~ Sweetser client
A Letter From A Grateful Client
I appreciate that you shared your time when I came to visit and made me feel very welcome. It was important to see Sweetser again because I feel I have gone "full circle" now. Sweetser was, and will be, forever special in my heart.
Once again, thank you sincerely. After hearing my story and the good that came from the care I got at Sweetser, know in your heart, many years down the road, someone will be thinking and saying the same of you. God bless you and all the staff at Sweetser for the difference you make in people's lives.
Very gratefully yours,
Lee Kibbey
(Sweetser resident, 1965-68)
An Email of Gratitude
August 4, 2009
Hi Mr. Eves,
I want to take a second to tell you how happy I am to be working with such an intelligent, empathetic and talented individual; Christine May of Sweetser (Hi-Fi facilitator). She is currently working with a family in York that has an extremely challenging and complex set of life circumstances and mental health issues. Christine has single handedly rounded up and put in place an entire team to deal with this family's issues in record time.
The police immediately contacted me pertaining to this case, as there was feces (dog and human) all over the house, DV issues, health issues, drug use and open cultivation, eviction issues, suicide threats, etc. (with the juveniles), who both have MH issues and were charged with cultivating marijuana. In the time it took for me to get the reports and schedule interviews (less than a month), Christine May already had Hi-Fi in place and various supports and services in place prior to my official involvement. This allowed me to divert these two at-risk juvenile offenders with significant MH issues from the Court system. I have NEVER seen services and supports put into place so fast! The family is very thankful of everyone involved, especially Christine. The children say that their father calls the providers his "Angels". This reference is indeed an understatement.
Christine May is a Godsend to this family and the greater York County community. I am fortunate to have her in my area. I hope that Sweetser fully appreciates what a wonderful employee they have, and support her in her future efforts to help those less fortunate who are in the midst of personal crisis.
Thank you,
Chris Libby, JCCO
A Volunteer Shares Her Experience At Sweetser
My two weeks at Sweetser went by all too quickly. I was even more at home this summer and look forward to returning next year. I'd love to stay longer next summer. It all depends on what's going on around here.
I don't hesitate to tell anyone when I share my experience at the crisis unit, that for children who are so troubled, there could be no better place for them. The staff is so caring and skilled in addressing the needs of each individual child. I think many parents would learn much about parenting in a firm and loving way if they stayed around there for a time. They're a great staff that is professional and skilled. Those children are lucky to be there.
Have a great summer!
~ Sr. Sue, Sweetser Volunteer
A Letter of Thanks to Sweetser
May 22, 2009
Amy Ackroyd, Supervisor
Hi-Fidelity Wrap-Around Program
17 Walnut Street
Rockland, ME 04841
Dear Amy,
As I leave my position here at the Department of Health and Human Services, I wanted to take a moment to let you know what a total inspiration April Perkins-Monahan has been to me as we have worked in the Wrap-Around process with the XYZ family. April's enthusiasm, determination, and strengths-based practice have truly taught me what the "wrap-around" philosophy can do.
April is a great asset to your organization. In my work with her, she has managed to bring a very resistant family to the table in a caring, compassionate, and creative manner, and has facilitated their nearly miraculous transformation into a motivated family capable of setting goals and meeting them. This transformation has been due to April's dedication to them. They have been blessed to have her in their cheering section!
And so have I. I have been very fortunate to be under April's "tutelage," so to speak. Although she may not have known it, it was April who inspired me to apply for a professional position which will involve Wrap-Around facilitation. I will take April's example with me to my next employment opportunity with Kennebec Behavioral Health, and for that, I am deeply grateful.
My very best,
Jahneene M. Nickerson, LSW
Department of Health and Human Services
Child and Family Services
91 Camden Street, Suite 103
#11 State House Station
Rockland, ME 04841
Parents Thank Sweetser Saco Crisis Staff
I want to thank you for everything that you did for our child while he was with you. You all did a great job. You all offered him and us great support and advice. He will carry this advice with him for the rest of his life. You all should be proud of yourselves for helping out kids when they need someone the most. I cannot thank you enough.
~ A Grateful Parent
A Father Is Thankful For The Help Sweetser Provided For His Son
Back in 2004, our son had an 8-week stayat the Sweetser Crisis Stabilization Unit in Saco.
Some of the best social coaching work that was ever done with him around developing coping strategies and using words to vocalize how he was feeling occurred during that time.The skills that he learned during this out-of-home-placement have helped him to be more successful at home, at school and in the greater community.
We will soon celebrate four years of our son being hospitalization free.This after a two-year period -- between 2003-2005 -- when seven out-of-home placements kept our son away for a total of 297 days.
~ A Topsham dad
Sweetser Case Managers Help Single Dad With Epileptic Son
Steve wakes his son, Alex, by 4 a.m., to drive from their home in western Maine to Boston Children's Hospital for Alex's appointment. "We have done this many, many times before," Steve tells me over the telephone.
Alex was born with brain damage as a result of a stroke before birth. Now nearly 20, Alex faces a host of health issues, including epilepsy and cognitive and physical disabilities. "It's been a long road for him," said his father. "Alex was in the Intensive Care Unit for several weeks after he was born, and then the epilepsy kicked in."
Alex's brain damage caused physical problems, mental retardation and seizures. "He's needed different medications, special education services, and physical therapy," his dad tells me.
I ask Steve to tell me about his son's interests and he answers enthusiastically, "Alex loves sports and ESPN. He collects jerseys and although he doesn't play sports himself, he's going to manage one of his school teams. The coach, who will work with Alex, said he is really excited about being part of the team."
Still, the single dad shared his new concerns. "Alex is getting older, and his mother has not been a part of his life." Steve helps Alex become an adult alone.
Help for Steve came in the way of Child Case Management Services through Sweetser. "Before case management," he said, "I didn't know what was out there for my son. I needed a heads-up."
Sweetser case managers attend school meetings with Steve, help him apply for adult guardianship and supplemental security income for Alex, and apply for adult case management services, once he turned 18.
"Our case manager observes Alex to see for herself where he is at and meets with me to talk about his health, schooling, and where we go from here."
Steve, who works full time, has now enrolled Alex in a day program with Sweetser's help. "We checked places out together," he said. "I wouldn't have known what to do. It makes such a different just to be knowledgeable of what's available."
To protect the privacy of the family, their names have been changed.
Sweetser Group Home Taught Her Valuable Lessons
I used to live at Sweetser's Sanford Group Home many years ago and living there did me a lot of good. I didn't realize it at the time, but they taught me so much and taught me how to be a member of society. They taught me how to do things that my mom would never have shown me. I just wanted to thank you for all that you did for me.
~ A Grateful Sanford Area Client
Client Comes Full Circle
I would urge anyone wondering where and to whom to donate time or funds to please consider Sweetser. In the 1960's, I was a resident of Brown Cottage on the original campus. The values I learned there changed my life.
From a teen girl going nowhere, I graduated from high school, married and became a loving, nurturing mother. I went on to college and got my teaching degree in education and my master's in professional counseling.
I now work with troubled kids. Full circle. Thanks Sweetser.
~ A Former Client
Sweetser Is An Accessible Facility For Crisis Help
In August, Rachel's state of mind developed into a crisis. Rachel did not want to exist. Her husband was away on a business trip and she was alone in the house.
"I guess people who are thinking of committing suicide," she said, "just do it. They don't talk about it."
But talk Rachel did. She emailed her husband and told him how she felt. He immediately contacted Rachel's father, and soon police were at her door escorting her to an emergency room.
"My dad has lost another family member to suicide," Rachel explained, "and he wasn't taking any chances. He's the one who called 911." She was involuntarily committed for her own safety and Sweetser Crisis Services intervened on her behalf.
"When I got to the hospital, the Peer Services representative was there," Rachel said.
Sweetser Crisis Services personnel assured Rachel that she was safe even though, at the time, she was unwilling to cooperate in her care.
"The care and concern that I received from Sweetser made me believe that I deserved to stay on this earth," she added.
"Sweetser Outpatient staff saw me right away," Rachel added. "I got out of the hospital on a Thursday, and my first appointment in Outpatient was on Monday with Mary Toof."
Mary Toof helped Rachel work out coping strategies and get assigned to a medications manager. "What's been really wonderful is that Dr. (Michael) Price has been extremely sensitive to me as far as medications," Rachel said. "I'm thinking so much more clearly. I'm more cognitive. I feel like I've been asleep for the last five years."
"I know that I've had issues since I was a teenager, but I've never had this kind of amazing professional support. I still feel that way. I want to advocate for others and let them know that they can come out of their houses, that there is a place to go. They don't have to stare out the window. Sweetser is a very accessible facility."
The Crisis Services team at Sweetser can be reached through Maine's state crisis response telephone number, 1.888.568.1112.
Belfast Family Appreciates Sweetser
We want all of you to know how very grateful we are for your care of M--. Your entire staff deserves great credit for doing their job so well. Certainly, we know the challenges to safety and sensibility that M-- can create. Everyone needs to know that there are places where crises can be managed by trained and caring professionals. Despite the anxiety and deep concern surrounding M-- situation, we shall recall our connection with you and your team as a huge blessing in our lives.
~ A parent
A Mother Appreciates Sweetser Summer Camp
Albert Einstein had it...Robin Williams has it...Michael Phelps has it...our son David has it. The 'it' is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - otherwise known as ADHD. Not only does our son have ADHD, but he also struggles with other diagnoses. Children like our son have impaired functioning in multiple settings including the home and family, school, and in relationships with peers in summer camp.
For 11 years, finding the right summer camp was a struggle, which usually ended in lost work, time and frustration. We've tried several different summer programs - all unsuccesful. At first, David was labeled the 'problem kid' and then we would receive that dreaded phone call to come and pick up our son, because he was being disruptive. Or even worse, to hear our son describe his day, and the apparent lack of understanding regarding his ADHD needs and inappropriate camp interventions. Needless to say, each and every summer program experience was not acceptable to us. And by spring, once again, we began to feel the pressure to find just the right summer program...until now!
Our Sweetser School Based Clinician, Mary Lynn Corradi, LCPC, told us that Sweetser was starting a new summer camp. Immediately, I went to sweetser.org and signed him up! We felt a sudden sense of relief and hope that this summer would be a different one. Finally, a place where we could take our son to be safe, have fun and be treated respectfully around his emotional issues.
When asked to describe his first day at Sweetser summer camp, David said, 'Sweetser Camp was awesome! I love it! Can I go tomorrow?' This was the first time we had ever heard him say this about any leisure activity. Throughout the summer, he would get up two hours early, ready to go. He would come home happy and - here's something new - TIRED! He did things that he had never tried before like climbing trees, sitting in a yurt, riding a BMX bike on a play track - but also, he did things like each lunch with the other kids, laugh out loud and not get out of control. Most of all, he felt safe and comfortable to express himself and his creativity. For the first time, we had a productive summer and peace of mind, knowing he was in capable hands.
We are truly grateful to the Sweetser camp staff under the direction of Kate Winant. There is no other camp quite like this one! Sweetser's summer program has the right perspective. Rather than the usual negative comments about our son's behaviors, Sweetser camp gave David an award for "The Most Eager To Learn!"
Don't let Sweetser camp be Maine's best kept camp secret! We need to let other families, like ours, enjoy this valued community resource. We need to find enough funding so that this camp experience can be shared.
~ Lillian Scenna, Saco Resident
A Parent's Email Shows Gratitude For Her Daughter's Experience At The Plymouth Campus
I would just like to thank Chris Kerr and the entire staff at the Plymouth location for helping our children learn some "real-life" coping skills. Every other program we have been involved with just perpetuated the problem, generation after generation, by refusing to allow these kids to accept any responsibility for their actions or words. Thanks to Chris, Toni, Terry and the crew at Plymouth, my daughter now has a good chance of surviving and thriving in the real world.
~ a Dexter parent
One Family Is Very Pleased With The Services Sweetser Provides
At four days old, Troy had a stroke that rendered him completely disabled. Today, at 15, although still non-verbal and quadriplegic, he has learned to respond to Yes-No questions with a switch that he can manipulate by hand.
His mother, Linda, said she has been assisted by Sweetser's Case Manager, Lennie Eichman, for nearly four years. She reported that Eichman opened her eyes to recreational opportunities for her son. "Troy thinks the world of Lennie."
"I just love her," Linda added. "Lennie got Troy tickets to Story Land and a trip to Pine Tree Camp. She's just the best." Today, Troy attends SAD 21 classes with his Ed Tech, Diana Jones, who has been with him three years. A CNA also has helped the family for the last seven years. "She's great with him, too," Linda said. "Troy loves to eat but he only weights 60 pounds," his mother said.
Troy will turn 16 in September.
Act Clients Trade Farm Labor For Vegetables
Five ACT Program clients in Brunswick trade their labor on a Wiscasset organic farm for shares of the vegetables they grow. One client, Jason S., shows up to garden every Friday afternoon, rain or shine. The others come when their lives and their mental illness allow them to participate, said Alan McKelvy, a Sweetser vocational specialist.
A few years ago, McKelvy bought the first 'share' of garden produce from his neighbor, Craig Collins, who owns a Maine Community-Supported Agricultural (CSA) Farm. A former social worker, Collins got to know McKelvy and his work at Sweetser, and decided to combine gardening with public service. "It's the best way to affect change with clients," he said of vegetable farming.
To help Sweetser clients learn marketable skills, Collins plowed a 160' x 30' garden plot at his "Two Sisters Farm" in Woolwich and taught Sweetser clients how to plant, tend and harvest.
According to clinical supervisor Rita LaBarbera, gardening teaches skills such as timelines, trust, commitment, following instructions, initiating ideas and follow through. The new gardeners plan to sell extra vegetables to Sweetser employees.
A Letter of Support
May 28, 2008
To whom it may concern:
In my job as a Probation Officer, I have had the opportunity to work with the Sweetser group home in Plymouth and the Healthy Seeds Program. One of my probationers participated in this program during his stay last summer. This program was a very positive experience for this young man. In participating in this program, he was able to grow in many areas. His self-esteem and confidence level improved greatly. He also learned to interact socially with others and was able to "come out of his shell" which has improved his chances for a more positive outcome. He was able to learn many coping skills through his participation in these activities to help him deal more appropriately with the stressors of every day life. His participation in the Healthy Seeds Program was a very valuable lesson and has increased his chances for a more successful future.
I highly support the Healthy Seeds Program at the Plymouth Sweetser group home.
Deborah Reynolds
Juvenile Community Corrections Officer
A Mentor Writes A Letter Of Gratitude
Linda Walker served as a mentor for a young woman in the Brunswick area for more than a year. Recently, Linda sent a letter to Volunteer Services describing her relationship with her mentee. She called it "a learning experience." The two enjoyed the time they spent together, she wrote.
Because of family changes, Linda cannot continue mentoring, but she wanted us to know "that mentoring has been very fulfilling for me."
From Linda's letter: "Even though I raised three kids of my own and thought I knew it all, I know now that I didn't know it all. I have learned so much. People are mean to kids that don't look like they think teenagers should look. My mentee sometimes looks like a tough little punk kid. Underneath is a heart of gold and the sweetest little girl you would ever want to meet. It has been an honor for me to volunteer for this organization. If in the future my situation changes, I won't hesitate to contact you again."
Linda has been nominated to receive an award at Sweetser's Volunteer Recognition Dinner on April 30. The purpose of the award is to honor someone for the difference they make in a young person's life and for the many opportunities they provide for those under their care.
~ Staff
Thank You For Helping My Daughter
I am enclosing a donation in thanks for all your staff did to help my mentally ill daughter, at the time she was in Brunswick (2004-2005). She has multiple problems and resists help. My daughter is now with the Community Correctional Alternatives in Farmington, where she is doing better. She has supervision in her own apartment and I am thankful.
~ Lydia S.
A Letter of Thanks
April 14, 2008
H. Chris Kerr, LMSW-CC, Clinician
Sweetser Plymouth Staff Intensive Program
1430 Moosehead Trail
Plymouth, Maine 04969
Re: The Gold Standard
Dear Mr. Kerr:
For 30 years I have worked with traumatized children and their families.Your program is one of the few that insists on total congruence of what is said with what is done.It meets the Gold Standard of treatment for kids - they succeed.
It has been my experience that a child succeeds when the staff truly makes every effort to understand the history and then respectfully deals with them in the present moment.This takes an amazing amount of preparation time involving the anticipation of problems and then the possible ways to prevent them from occurring.The structure of your program actually provides each child with a clear framework to learn constructive interactions and to form more positive relationships.Kids learn significantly more by doing and your program begins to sow the seeds of trust and hope for a better future that each child can create simply by doing.
As a Court Appointed Advocate for a young girl in your program, it has been wonderful to finally see her experiencing a relentless focus on truth and accountability for her actions.The consistency provided by living in the Staff Intensive Program has allowed her to begin to assess situations realistically, understand that she has control over her actions and that she is honestly responsible for her behavior.It is often very difficult to help a child understand that their behavior is part of their problem.But it can create great hope for them to discover that merely by choosing different actions they can actually solve their problems.Your program provides that opportunity.
Thanks to you and your team for truly making a positive difference in the lives of children!
Christine P. Griffin, M.S. Ed., ABSNP, NCSP, GAL, CASA
Certified School Psychological Provider
National Certified School Psychologist
Diplomat & Board Certified School Neuropsychologist
Sweetser Mentor Praises Lessons Learned
For two years, a Bowdoin College student has given mentoring and tutoring services to a Brunswick family. Brian Lockhart sent a letter to Volunteer Services thanking Sweetser for influencing his career choice. Lockhart wrote, "My future plans have been influenced by my volunteering at Sweetser. My interest in teaching was sparked by working with this family. That led me to looking into health care. I believe much of what I have learned while working for your program has prepared me for many of the challenges ahead. Thank you!"
The Staff At Sweetser Saved My Life
I was the first kid to enter the Portland Cottage Offender Program (in 1992) when I was 12. The staff there saved my life. I could never verbalize the gratitude I have for everyone there who helped me become the kind, honest and sincere man I am today. My hope is, to some day soon, be able to give back to Sweetser for all that was given to me. I still miss my primary counselor, Mary Boothby, who was a second mother to me.
I'm sorry I don't remember my teachers' names, but they were awesome! I do remember the cook, Margaret, a sweet woman. I want you all to know you saved my life. For that I will be forever grateful.
~ Dale J.
Wraparound Team Goes Above and Beyond
A 15-year old young man, who was living in group care and presented with a history of juvenile corrections involvement, had no viable family or guardian to assume responsibility for him or provide a home after his treatment. In a seamless collaboration between Sweetser and another provider, the Sweetser Wraparound team identified a relative of his in Massachusetts, who was willing to relocate to Maine for the purpose of offering legal guardianship and a stable, healthy home in the community where this client grew up. In addition, the youth is being supported in developing athletic skill, after-school work opportunities and a completion of his probationary requirements. None of this would have been possible without the extensive efforts demonstrated by the entire multi-disciplinary, multi-agency Wraparound team.
~ Sweetser Staff
Thank You For Assisting A Family
A client reported to Family Focus in Sanford that she only had 36 hours of wood left to heat the house, and was cutting trees in her back yard and burning green wood to keep warm. After many calls to lumber yards, foresters and firewood companies, one company stepped up to help our family. Timberwolf Firewood of Lebanon, on the very day that they were contacted, drove 40 miles to donate a cord of seasoned firewood already cut and split to fit the client's stove. "I couldn't believe you at Sweetser had been trying so long to find someone to help," said Patty Schaffer of Timberwolf. "Depending on how much winter we have left, they should be all set for at least six weeks."
Thank You For Helping During A Difficult Time
Thank you and your agency for making yourself available to come to our school. Mrs. Dayn and I greatly appreciated your kindness and expertise in helping our community cope with the death of our friend and colleague. With your support, and the help of others, we were well prepared to respond to the needs of our staff and students.
We invite you to come back to East End Community School to see the mural that our community created to express our warm memories and caring for Mrs. Donovan.
~ Larry Herdade, Social Worker
Thanks For All The Help And Support
I miss you guys a lot. I still can't believe that I graduated! Thanks for all the help and support that I needed to survive in life. Without you, I would not be able to stay calm in situations like I do now. Sweetser is one true family!
Thank You For Helping My Brothers And Family
Sweetser is forever in my heart for taking my brothers in, back in 1956, when my mother was so sick. I was only six years old at the time, but I remember it still. You were very good to them. I have tried to help Sweetser whenever I could. God bless each and every one of you for all the good work that you continue to do and for all the children you have saved.
~ Sara B.
Sweetser Changed My Life
You guys changed my life. I will always remember my time at Sweetser. I lived in Portland Cottage in Saco and Bob Gauthier was the best male role model I have ever had.
~ Mike B.
Sweetser Employee Goes Above & Beyond To Help A Client
It is not often that you encounter a young man who performs his given responsibilities exceptionally, but goes the extra mile to make someone's life a little easier. That person is Jeff Gilman, Community Support Specialist, in your Brunswick office. He helped my sister, who suffered from mental and physical disabilities that made her life difficult, at best.
Living in Virginia and (facing) my sister's deteriorating mental condition made it very difficult for me to communicate with her. Jeff became my eyes and ears as an advocate. The list is long for situations that Jeff resolved. Without Jeff, my sister's situation would have unraveled, but it stabilized over the two years that Jeff was involved. Unfortunately, my sister died in 2002.
I thanked Jeff for his dedication, but I want you to know that you have an exceptional individual working in Brunswick. Sweetser is a wonderful program, and I thank you and Jeff for allowing my sister the opportunity to participate.
~ Ted S.
Sweetser Employee Helps Out In A Time Of Need
Our patients have many needs so Jeanette called the unit to offer her time. She spoke with a patient who had been having extreme difficulty. Jeanette was able to sit with her for a consistent amount of time, allowing this woman to feel safe enough to share her thoughts and fears. The patient told us later that she really enjoyed the interaction with Jeanette.
Jeanette took extra time to distribute pamphlets and cards. There are times that our unit cannot provide these extra services, but, at times like this one, Jeanette's help was very valuable and greatly appreciated by staff. Nice work!
~ Denise Mathieu, RNC, Behavioral Health
A Heartfelt Testimonial Written With Deep Appreciation
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LOL!!! I don't hate Jen. She is just too ridiculous not to comment on. Transparent as GLAD wrap.
2 years
watch the videoclip of muse-hysteria with Justin Theroux!
He is SOOOO HOTT!! good choice Jen!!
2 years
I said she hadn't been on Elle since 2009. Are you really suggesting Jen was the whole pull for the September 2005 Vanity Fair? Why hasn't she been on the cover since ... or inside? I know Jen & Justin were photographed when they arrive din NYC. That was the point. It didn't have a single thing to so with Brad. Jen still needs publicity even when her film gets sent to the basement.
2 years
Well yeah wasn't 2005 about the time she got dumped? that was seven years ago - a lot of stars her age have the same problem - they don't sell mags - it has everything to do with her - vanity fair puts interesting people on their cover not her that is why she hasn't been asked back - she would grab the opportunity like many other stars - she obviously makes a lot of crappy movies and would love the publicity if it would propel a movie further JUST like every other star. SHe is yesterday not relative today. she was a tv star in the 90's.
2 years
@Freyda Jennifer is on the cover of the November Elle magazine. She's also been on Harper's Bazaar (a major fashion mag), W, Marie Claire, Architectural Digest, etc. in the past couple of years. Jen's 2005 Vanity Fair cover was the best seller EVER for the magazine, so her not being on it since has everything to do with her, and nothing to do with the mag. They would be so lucky as to have her back on there.
Your comments about the paps being "booked" make zero sense since one of the movies you are talking about had been rescheduled for months. Jen and Justin were papped BEFORE Pitt's comments went viral, very quickly after they arrived in NY. Here they are on September 14th, and you can look elsewhere on this site for pics of Justin on the 13th outside their apartment in NY (the day they arrived there): http://justintheroux.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=345
2 years
Um Lady Gaga is the #1 seller on mag covers Rhianna is #2 and JA is not even in the top 10 - (those of you who keep saying use google take your own advice) now maybe on the rags i don't know. go browse the bookstore and you won't see her face - not in along time in a legit mag - she is yesterday - hasn't had a hit in a long time - gets on the tabs bcuz how many men has she dated and flaunted "as the one" in the past six or seven years - a trail left in hollywood- and thats fine but she isn't a star she cant act
2 years
freyda ur really funny. i really cant stop laughing at ur comment. so ur also insinuating that angelina doesnt sell mag because she also has not been on vouge, gq, entertainment weekly, parade, elle in a long time. please i never knew allure, harpers, marie claire where not big magazines. just caught you in one of ur lies because jen is currently on the cover of ELLE. anyhoo keep huffing and puffing its entertaining.
2 years
SMH Guest 26!! LOL!! If Jen is such a huge draw for legitimate magazines why hasn't she been on any major magazine covers since 2008? No Vogue. No GQ (a former home-away-from-home) or Rolling Stone. No Parade or USA Magazine. No Entertainment Weekly. No Empire Magazine. No ELLE since 2009.
She hasn't been in Vanity Fair since 2005 and she had been a regular prior to that. Why wouldn't publishers want Jen on the cover if it is such a brilliant profit Guest 26?
Jen and Justin weren't photographed after Brad's PARADE interview came to light because the paparazzi hadn't been booked for that time period. They had been booked for Brad's premiere week and the weeks following when Jen and Justin were meant to be opening their film "Wanderlust" (which got put on the back burner and then dumped in February) and Jen's Lifetime movie. Jen is not a profitable target for paparazzi to hunt.
2 years
Love this couple, and can stomach them dressing alike, but where the is love? I never see them smile or touch...Not even hold hands. I worry that he will leave her for whatever reasons men leave women.
2 years
@tichrissie You are completely wrong. In LA Jennifer never frequents pap-filled locations. We rarely get pics of her there. When is the last time you saw pics of her shopping, at the farmer's market, out to dinner, etc. like you do so many other celebs (Garner, Witherspoon, Stefani, etc.)?
@Freyda Just because you haven't seen pics of Jen and Justin in NY before Brad's comments doesn't mean the pics weren't taken. They were up at other sites, with photographers even taking pics of Justin moving his motorcycle. Likewise, there were pics of them in their car in and around their home in LA besides the several sets of aerials that photo agencies spent big bucks to obtain. There were also some candid pics of Jen in Washington.
And Jen is not just a tabloid seller, she also is a big magazine seller too, with some of the best cover sales and increases for mags she's appeared on over the last several years. Also she is in tabs almost every week; whether it is the cover or featured inside...that's where these stories you refer to appear. People is a glorified tabloid as well and is certainly not above talking to restaurant employees for these stories either. At Jen's recent Inside the Actor's Studio appearance, People had a reporter contacting those on twitter who indicated they were in the crowd for the taping and asking them questions about the appearance. Even James Lipton himself talked about their tactics in a later interview. Likewise, US Weekly harassed tweeters who indicated they were working as extras on Wanderlust during filming to try and obtain some sort of info or scoop on Jen. Again, she doesn't need to give them anything...they are all desperate for info on her or something to create a story around her.
And why I say Jen and Justin were likely staying at a hotel is that they are leaving a building in these pics (not either of their apartments) and they have luggage with them. They've also been back in NY since Saturday (SNL taping) and no pics were snapped of them entering/leaving their apartment. Why would they want to stay at a hotel...because they are tired of being followed and wanted a break from the paps for a few days. This isn't an ignorant premise at all as plenty of celebs do this all the time. Another possibility is that the apartment is being worked on now (she bought two that are being combined into one).
2 years
Not to many care much for Brad anymore so that wouldn't
be to exciting. I think Jen and Justin can out to dinner with
friends, go to parties with other people without it being called
trying to get attention. There isn't much they can do about
all the made up stories in the tabs and the press is always
hanging around.
2 years
I'll point out that it's common knowledge in LA to know where the paps hangout. The couples who want to stay private just avoid these places, especially when they're together. She does Just the opposite. She does not like privacy, that has always been evident: Whenever the brad angle seemed to die off, she would be on a tv show or in a magazine (the monthlies, not tabloids) article talking about it again. For the sake of her relationship she should revise her behavior and have her pr team stop leaking info to the media. If that relationship fails, we can seriously count on her to go right back to the Brad stories.
2 years
Use that google and you will see ja isn't even on the top ten of biggest seller of magazine - Lady Gaga is #1 JA is so so so yesterday - go walk in a bookstore tomorrow and look at the magazines and see whose faces you see. She may have been at one time I don't know but not today.
2 years
Actually Guest26 most of what I am referring to comes from PEOPLE Magazine, Oprah and etc. NOT tabloids!! Who else wants the "biggest seller" of tabloids title? Is there any competition for Jen to do battle with for that ignominious title?
Paparazzi don't get paid to listen in on restaurant conversations and have ZERO access to dining rooms or you would see photos of Jen & Justine eating and cooing & billing.
I got a big laugh out of that TMZ nonsense since Jen's house is right on a corner and no access could possibly be blocked for he neighbors and there have been ZERO photos of either Jen or Justin in or around that house except aerials. There were very few shots of the two of them in LA and none of them in NYC until Brad's movie was about to premiere. If Jen doesn't need to work to get press then why don't we see her in the rags every week? Don't the paparazzi know where Washington D.C. is? There was JA all over the net at an event that was photographed and distributed widely. Do you really think the paparazzi don't monitor that stuff? The monitor Twitter FCOL!
And why are Jen & Justin staying in a hotel in NYC when Justin has a perfectly good apartment in Manhattan? Your whole premise is ridiculously ignorant!
2 years
so scary what you know and she isn't a big star anymore - she is working to get press and she has dated half of hollywood in what five or six years? i am sure you know the exact months etc scary
2 years
@Freyda Most of what you are talking about comes from tabloids, so I wouldn't call those accurate sources, nor would I think Jen is feeding them details (and if there's repetition from previous boyfriends to Justin, that just proves this even more). She's the biggest seller of magazines, a proven fact, which is why these tabloids write anything and everything they can about her to get people to buy.
And the paps have been following them. TMZ reported the circus that has occurred in LA since they moved in together and several NY outlets have reported on the pap crush outside their apartment since they arrived there (likely made worse by her ex's stupid comments to Parade). She gets press just for existing. If she steps outside, cuts her hair, etc. it becomes international news. She doesn't need to work to get press. The only reason they haven't been papped much since last week is that they left NY and went to visit his family in Virginia (per tweets) and for her to do her premiere in Washington for Five, and seem to have stayed in a hotel upon returning to NY this weekend. Now that they are back in LA, they will probably be able to return to their low profile since they can travel in cars from one gated location to another.
2 years
LOL!!! JustGossip .... you are a hoot and a half. We get the details of Jen's dinners with Vince, Paul, Scott, Justin, John, Chris ... everyone but the grip she was boning when she shot "Traveling" ... nt famous enough I guess .. and her birthday parties, her introduction dinners of her "boyfriends" to her father and step-mother and etc. Remarkable that Jen is so open and repetitious about her courting & dining and so eager to let her neighbors record the goings on. Amazing coincidence that repeats over and over and over.
2 years
reality check needed - these people aren't your family - lighten up - it's just entertainment
2 years
Who do you think gives entertainment media the details of how Justin gazed into Jen's eyes all through dinner as they held hands and fed each other white truffle pasta? GMAFB!!!!
On of the hundred other people eating at the restaurant, the waiter, the manager of the restaurant, the owner looking to get more customers into his/her establishment. Take your pick.
2 years
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are FOS my dear JustGossip. We have had near daily updates on the Jen & Justin's "romance". Who do you think gives entertainment media the details of how Justin gazed into Jen's eyes all through dinner as they held hands and fed each other white truffle pasta? GMAFB!!!!
We have had the paparazzi parade for the last 2 weeks so let's see if that really dies down now that her Lifetime film is screened (... and so Brad's premiere week is over).
2 years
i believe the two are very private because in different news article where they were being interviewed, they rarely mention about their life together... many people are watching them including the haters who are quick to criticize them.. they were being followed everywhere by paparazzi.. can't help being popular
2 years
the way i see it JA is becoming more and more beautiful and JT is becoming more handsome everyday.... no wonder they were being followed wherever they go
2 years
Be more private? Can't really do anything about the fact that the paps follow them around 24/7. In six months they have posed for a total of seven photos together, two of those were with other people. They have refused to walk down any red carpets together. Jen has refused all questions about him during the dozens and dozens of interviews she gave for "Horrible Bosses" and "Five". There weren't even any bikini shots during their two week vacation in Hawaii, just a couple of photos the first few days they were on the island.
Some people roll out their relationship in a 60 page magazine photo spread, give press conferences every day for weeks leading up to the birth of their first child, pose for endless magazine covers together even when they don't have anything to promote, give a full rundown to people magazine every three months about intimate details of their family life, yap on about each other and their sex lives in every interview they give.
I'd say Jen and Justin have been pretty private considering.
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Just prior to the rise of Islam, in the sixth century AD, southern Arabia was embroiled in a holy war between Christian Ethiopians and Jewish Arabs. The Jewish kingdom, composed of ethnic Arabs who had converted to Judaism more than a century before, had launched a bloody pogrom against Christians in the region. The ruler of Ethiopia, who claimed descent from the union of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and even was rumored to possess an object no less venerable than the Ark of the Covenant, aspired both to protect the persecuted Christians and to restore Ethiopian control in the Arabian Peninsula. Though little known today, this was an international war that involved both the Byzantine Empire, who had established Christian churches in Ethiopia beginning in the fourth century, and the Sasanian Empire in Persia, who supported the Jews in a proxy war with Byzantium. Our knowledge of these events derives mostly from an inscribed throne at the Ethiopian port of Adulis seen and meticulously described by a Christian merchant known as Cosmos in the sixth century. Trying to decipher and understand this monument takes us directly into religious conflicts that occupied the nations on both sides of the Red Sea in late antiquity. Using the writings of Cosmas and archaeological evidence from the period, historian G. W. Bowersock offers a narrative account of this fascinating but overlooked chapter in pre-Islamic Arabian history. The extraordinary story told in Throne of Adulis provides an important and much neglected background for the rise of Islam as well as the collapse of the Persian Empire before the Byzantines.


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(Photo: Black Ice ran in five tries over visiting MN Valkyries. Bruce Ryman photo) The Denver Black Ice got a nice boost after dropping their opener to the Austin Valkyries, and rebounded with a 29-14 win over the visiting Minnesota Valkyries. 2012 marks the first year that the Minneapolis side has not competed in the four-year-old Women's Premier League. The Valkyries are rebuilding and were without key players like Christy Ringgenberg and Kristin Zdanczewicz, but didn't let their absences slow their intensity. Minnesota's forwards, behind key players like Libby Berg, kept the Valkyries in contention all game and got on the board within the first five minutes for the 7-0 lead. "We were still settling in against a good team and were trying to figure out how to handle their forwards," Black Ice coach Wendy Cook said. "They were really tenacious, counter-rucked a lot. We adjusted and buckled down, and found our groove about 20 minutes in." That's when Black Ice started running in the tries – the first from scrumhalf April Digiannantonio, followed by lock Molly Kling and inside center Ashley Haight. Amie Kern added a conversion for the 17-0 lead. "They played us really physically, so we just had to figure out where the gaps were," Cook said. "Minnesota only had one or two subs, and with the altitude, they got tired." Fitness was something that Black Ice has really focused on, especially after their opener was decided in the last 20 minutes. Kling and Digiannantonio, both of whom really stepped up their game for Saturday's match, repeated their first-half efforts, as did Kern, and outscored Minnesota 12-7 in the second half for the win. This victory was especially momentous for Black Ice, which went winless last season. The team has its dedicated coach back after a year sabbatical, and added Krissy Vargas to the staff. The squad didn't play much 7s over the summer and instead Cook held a series of individual skill sessions to prepare the squad for league season. And now they're starting to gel. "This team isn't built on any superstars," Cook said. "No one plays at Westerns; they're really playing for each other. We're discovering really talented athletes, women who might not have a place on Glendale, and now we're getting athletes in the backs that we haven't really had in the past few years. I love watching them play together. We have some work to do, but we've already made huge improvements since last year." Black Ice will be tested against Detroit next weekend and won't be traveling with all their subs, but will still field a good squad. Detroit fell 34-5 to Chicago North Shore, the strongest DI team in the region.


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These questions are loosely organized into two groups, the first being for veterans considering applying for a CalVet Home Loan (Prospective Borrowers), and the second for veterans who currently have a CalVet loan (Current Contract Holders) and have questions about loan servicing issues. However, all of the questions are relevant to both groups.
The simple answer is that if you received a discharge classified as Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions, and you served a minimum of 90 days active duty (not including active duty for training purposes only), you are eligible for a CalVet Home Loan. Recent changes in the Military & Veterans Code and CalVet Home Loan funding policies have made most veterans eligible under state law, including those whose entire active service was during peacetime.
There are exceptions to the 90 days service requirement for veterans who
Current members of the California National Guard or the US Military Reserves who have served a minimum of one year of a six year obligation are also eligible provided they qualify as first time home buyers or purchase properties located in certain Targeted Areas.
Obtaining a copy of your Release from Active Duty (DD214) is easier than ever. Once you have searched your personal records and determined that you no longer have a copy there are several things you can do. In the past veterans were advised to have their DD214 recorded in the county they went home to after their release. If you did that, contact the county recorder and you should be able to get a copy there. If you used a DD214 to apply for other benefits, such as educational or medical benefits, the agency you applied to may be able to give you a copy. If neither of these ideas work the fastest way to obtain a copy is through the National Archives on their website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records. They are the records custodian for most discharged and retired members of all branches of service. Expect a two to three week wait to receive your record, but ordering online may speed up the process. CalVet can begin processing your loan without the DD214, and we may be able to confirm your dates of service directly through USDVA.
Yes. CalVet Home Loans are available to active duty personnel. However, there is an occupancy requirement for the life of the loan. You or members of your immediate family must occupy the home within 60 days of close of escrow and continue to occupy until the loan is paid in full. If you are uncertain about how long you will be able to occupy the home before you have a change of station, you should consider whether or not buying a home is the right decision. If you have to sell the home in the first few years the costs of sale may be more than your equity in the property including your down payment and any appreciation in value that occurs. On the other hand, if your family will remain in the home even if you are reassigned, and your intent is to live in the home after retirement, it may be a good idea to buy now.
Yes, if you or members of your immediate family will be able to occupy the home within 60 days of the close of escrow. Immediate family includes your spouse and/or dependent children. You must also have sufficient income to qualify for the loan. If you are returning to a job you held prior to your enlistment or orders to active duty, and your employer can confirm your employment and projected income, we may be able to use that income to qualify you. If you are starting a new job, the employer must confirm the start date and projected income. We can also use retirement income and your spouse's income to qualify you for the loan.
No. You must apply for your CalVet Home Loan prior to taking title to the property. If you are constructing a home on property that you already own, you must apply before the home is complete and a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Current interest rates are published on our website. Please remember that our interest rates are subject to change without notice. Your rate will be locked in as of the date you submit a loan application on a specific property. If our rates decrease while your application is in process, your rate will also decrease.
CalVet Home Loans do not have a prepayment penalty. You can pay off your loan at any time. The escrow holder handling your new loan can request a payoff from us. Since your fire and hazard insurance and disaster insurance are tied to your loan make sure you have arranged for replacement coverage before you pay us off.
Since the bonds that we sell to fund the program are 30-year bonds we set up all new loans for 30-year terms. However, with up to 20 year loans for manufactured homes in parks, you can make additional payments on the loan principal at any time, and the effect of making additional principal payments is to reduce the loan term. If you want to pay off your loan in 15 or 20 years we can calculate what the principal and interest payment would need to be and you can make that extra payment amount each month. There is no prepayment penalty for paying the loan off early.
Yes. You can borrow the down payment provided that your income is sufficient to handle the monthly obligation for that loan in addition to the CalVet loan and your other monthly obligations. If the loan is to be secured by a deed of trust on the property, you must submit copies of the Note and Deed of Trust during loan processing, and we will require that the lender sign a subordination agreement acknowledging that their loan will be in second position to the CalVet loan. You must disclose the source of the down payment on your loan application, and if the application does not show sufficient cash assets to pay the difference between the sales price and loan amount, we will ask you for that information.
Possibly. CalVet obtains a loan guarantee from the USDVA on some loans, and when VA guarantees the loan you are using both your CalVet and VA entitlements. If the VA guaranty is not obtained then only your CalVet entitlement is affected. Both CalVet and VA entitlement is restored when the loan is paid off.
The processing for a CalVet Home Loan is very similar to the process for other lenders and types of loans. Of course we need documentation to confirm that you are a veteran. Then we use the same application form and other forms that all lenders use. Loans are forwarded to our centralized loan-processing unit in Sacramento. An appraisal is ordered from an appraiser in your area, and when processing is complete you will receive a loan approval letter and loan documents will be sent to your escrow holder by overnight mail. You sign the loan documents at the escrow and they return them to us and request the loan funds when they are ready to close the escrow. Our loan-processing goal is to meet your needs.
There are some basic differences between CalVet Home Loans and other financing you might choose.
You will receive monthly billing statements showing the amount due for principal, interest and loan impounds (escrows). A payment coupon is included with the statement to be returned with your payment. All payments are due on the first of each month. You can also set your account up for automated electronic funds transfer. Your payment would be withdrawn from your checking account on the 5th of each month. You will still receive a monthly statement, but you would not have to write a check or worry about whether or not we receive it by the 16th of the month to avoid late fees.
CalVet has a Home Improvement Loan program that can be used to finance most improvements to your home. For information, you can review the information in our Home Improvement Loan package, or you can contact us at 1-800-952-LOAN for additional information.
CalVet allows you to obtain financing from other lenders if you need to borrow money for any purpose using the equity from your home. You must request our consent, however consent is routinely granted subject to your CalVet loan being current or paid current during the loan process. You choose your lender and then submit a Request for Consent to Encumber to CalVet while they are processing your loan. We issue the approval directly to the lender in time for them to close.
If your CalVet home sustains damage from any of the following disasters: earthquake, mudslides, flooding, wind damage or a water pipe break, please call "Sams and Associates" at 1-800-626-1613 to file a claim or if CalVet covers your home for fire and hazard, please have your CalVet loan number available, if possible.
No. CalVet cannot refinance a loan on an existing home. This is a limitation based on both federal and state laws.
Yes, of course. However, if you are considering refinancing, please make sure you consider all factors. Can you obtain comparable fire and hazard insurance? Do you need the disaster coverage that CalVet offers at an affordable price? Is the life and disability insurance coverage something you need, and can you replace it at a comparable cost? Most importantly, are you really saving money?
Over the years, CalVet has added features that add value to our loans:
You can call our Customer Service Unit at 1-800-952-5626 and request a duplicate statement. If necessary, you can mail your payment without the payment coupon, but please be sure to write your contract (account) number on the check. Send your payment to:
California Department of Veterans Affairs P. O. Box 942888 Sacramento, CA 94288-0001
Yes, you can pay by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Contact our Contract Services Unit at 1-800-952-5626 for more information.
Your payments include principal, interest, and applicable property taxes and insurance premiums. The tax portion and premiums are in separate escrow (impound) accounts, and payments are made to the county or insurance carriers when due. Once each year, you will receive a Summary Statement with an analysis of your escrow accounts. The Summary will advise you of any shortage or overage, and the interest we pay you on those accounts.
Payments are due on the first of the month and are late if received after that date. However, you have a 15-day grace period before late fees are assessed. If your payment is not received for posting by the 16th of the month, a late fee will be assessed. Any payment over 30 days delinquent will be reported to the credit bureau. Partial payments can also create a late reporting to the credit bureau if the remainder due for your payment is $4.00 or more.
All billing statements on fully funded loans are mailed out on or before the 24th of the month, although there have been rare instances where statements were mailed after the 24th. However, if your loan is a construction or home improvement monthly statements are mailed on or about the 1st of each month so that draws at the end of the month can be included in the interest calculation. Once the final draw is issued, and the loan is fully funded, your monthly statements will be mailed to you prior to the 1st of the month.
If your payment is not received for posting by the 16th of the month, a late fee will be assessed you may receive a reminder notice if your payment has not been received by the 20th of the month. Please make your payments promptly, and allow for mail time.
As soon as you realize that you might have to miss a payment, call our Collection Unit at 1-800-952-5626. They will help you work out a solution. Remember, a partial payment is much better than no payment at all, and there may be a way to avoid missing a payment.
Call the Collection Unit at 1-800-952-5626 as soon as possible, and they will help you make arrangements to catch up.
Yes! Additional principal payments will reduce your loan balance faster and save you interest costs over the life of the loan. You can include additional payments (in any amount) with your regular monthly payment. If you send a separate payment, be sure to include your contract number on the check and a note indicating it is a principal payment or curtailment.
By the end of January of each year, you will receive a form (1098 or 1099) advising you of the interest and taxes paid for the previous year.
Yes, except for supplemental tax assessments if you are in the tax impound program. You should pay any supplemental tax bill yourself. If you cannot pay it, contact the Contract Services Unit for assistance at 1-800-952-5626.
Yes. Anyone with 20% or more equity and a good credit record may be released from the tax impound program. Contact the Contract Services Unit for an application at 1-800-952-5626.
You must notify CalVet when events that affect title to the property occur. Call 1-800-952-5626 as soon as you are aware there will be a change, and we will explain what documentation is needed and review your request for approval.
Call us at 1-800-952-5626, and we will explain what is needed to renew your request modify your contract. For some modifications, there is a service fee.
There are fees for some services in order to offset operational costs. Call us at 1-800-952-5626 for details.
No. After any insurance benefits have been applied, the surviving spouse or heirs can continue with the loan. Call us at 1-800-952-5626 for assistance.
You are required to occupy the home. However, you may request a waiver of the occupancy requirement if you must leave the home temporarily. Call us at 1-800-952-5626 to see if you qualify for a waiver, a waiver fee may be applicable.
Yes, with the Department's permission. You and your lender will be required to complete a Consent to Encumber form and to request a copy of the form, call us at (800) 952-5626
If you are called to active service, you may qualify for relief under the Service Members Civil Relief Act. The act mandates a reduction in interest rate to 6%, and may also protect you from foreclosure action. You also may be able to defer portions of your monthly installments during your active duty. Please call our Contract Services Unit at 1-800-952-5626 for information if you are called to active duty.


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Make the most of your vacation with a shore and land excursion that appeals to your interests. Knowledgeable, professional guides lead all excursions and offer special insights into the culture, history, wildlife, and geology of each destination. Discover first-hand how islanders went about the business of growing, harvesting and refining sugar in 18th century Barbados. Take an invigorating mush across a snow-covered glacier aboard an Alaskan dogsled. Or stroll through the maze of tiny streets in Mykonos, the birthplace of Apollo.
This tour offers you a unique opportunity to enjoy Bermuda at one of the most beautiful times of day. Relax & take in all the sights as your driver/guide shares interesting & informative history & cultural commentary all while you tour along some of Bermuda's most scenic roads & lanes. After an approximate 3 hour drive, your tour culminates at the historic Tom Moore's Tavern. Experience elegant buffet-style dining in this restaurant built in 1652 on the picturesque Walsingham Bay in Hamilton Parish. Your drive back to the pier includes a tour along Harbour Road where you can enjoy the lights and harbor views of the City of Hamilton. Dress is smart casual with optional jacket and tie.
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Important: Please remember you have up to 4 days prior to your sail date to purchase your regular shore excursions online. If you are within the 4 days, you will then need to purchase your shore excursions onboard; land excursions would need to be purchased directly through your Tour Director on the land portion of the Alaska Cruisetour. For example, if you are sailing on October 18, you can make Shore & Land Excursion purchases online until October 13.
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