Freeze Out 2023
Freeze Out 2023 was one for the record books!
This year, Freeze Out raised a total of $24,500, crushing our goal of $20,000!
We are honored the Freeport and Pownal communities showed such support for Freeport Community Services’ heating assistance program. This is a huge win for those in our community who benefit from the Carol Kaplan Fuel Fund, which acts as an important supplement to federal and state heating assistance programs.
We are lucky to have such a supportive business community. We are also very fortunate to have dedicated individuals in our communities who take it on themselves to donate funds, come outside in the cold to ask strangers for support, or even share the event with their family and friends.
See you next year!
Photo gallery from Freeze Out 2023
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- Short Stop in Pownal was an important donation site.
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- Collection team at Bow Street Market
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- Go team!
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- Displays at the Home Energy Solutions Fair
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- Displays at the Home Energy Solutions Fair
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- Raising funds for heating assistance outside FCS
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- News Center Eight was on the scene.
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- Proud volunteers
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- Volunteer table
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- Volunteers were treated with gift bags for all their efforts.
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- Enthusiastic Volunteers!
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- The jar is filling up!
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- Bath Savings volunteers outside Royal River Natural Foods
Our 19th annual Freeze Out event took place Feb. 25, 2023, from 10am to 2pm.
We will be outside at 6 locations in Freeport and Pownal, asking for donations to the Carol Kaplan Fuel Fund.
All donations will go directly to emergency heating fuel assistance to people in need in Freeport and Pownal.
Donate online today, or find us the day of the event at:
- Freeport Community Services
- Royal River Natural Foods
- Bow Street Market
- Shaws in Freeport
- Short Stop in Pownal
- Freeport First Parish Church Congregational, UCC
Thank you for your support!
Freeze Out is special
From FCS Executive Director Sarah Lundin
Freeze Out is a long-standing tradition for FCS and our community. Each year, staff, board members, and volunteers take to the streets to raise awareness about FCS and our heating assistance program, the Carol Kaplan Fuel Fund.
Our brigade of Freeze Out cheerleaders is one of the most dynamic groups of people to spend time with; full of energy, compassion, and the ability to have a good time no matter where they are, or what kind of weather!
I remember my first Freeze Out so fondly, being surrounded by people who had volunteered for this event since its beginning. The feeling of good will was contagious.
We have continued to gather every year, through the pandemic, through beautiful weather and less than desirable weather, to connect with our community and raise money so that our neighbors in need stay warm throughout the winter season.
Please join us on February 25th as we celebrate our 19th year hosting Freeze Out! You can participate in the fun by volunteering for the event, stopping by one of our donation stations the day of, or donating online via GoFundMe.
Hope to see you there!
Thank you, local businesses, for supporting Freeze Out!
Royal River Natural Foods: $5,000 donation!
Freeport Oyster Bar: General Manager is donating all Feb. 25 tips to Freeze Out!
Balsam Realty: matching $500 of donations!
Bucks Naked BBQ: donating 10% of sales on Feb. 25!
Island Treasure Toys: donating percent of Feb. 25 sales!
Kennebec Savings: matching $1,250 of donations at Bow Street and sending volunteers
Royal River Natural Foods: $5,000 donation!
Freeport Oyster Bar: General Manager is donating all Feb. 25 tips to Freeze Out!
Balsam Realty: matching $500 of donations!
Bucks Naked BBQ: donating 10% of sales on Feb. 25!
Island Treasure Toys: donating percent of Feb. 25 sales!
Kennebec Savings: matching $1,250 of donations at Bow Street and sending volunteers
Maine Beer Company: hosting Feb. 15 Community Night and donating percent of sales
Coffee By Design: offering coupons for volunteers
Bath Savings: hosting a lobby display table & sending volunteers
home Energy
solutions fair
Freeport Community Services, Freeport CAN and Balsam Realty have teamed up to bring you information on the best ways you can lower our home energy use to save money and protect the environment.
Come out to the Freeport Community Center the day of Freeze Out, Feb. 25, from 9am to 12pm, for this free, informative event.
Donate to Freeze Out to support your community during the event, and Balsam Realty will match up to $500 in donations.
