The Downeast Horizons Children Services Program began a local holiday tradition by volunteering their time wrapping gifts for others in need. This event was made possible with help from the Ellsworth DHHS office.

Machias Savings Bank employees recently held a “Dress Down” Day to benefit Downeast Horizons and raised a total of $660. Since 1974, Downeast Horizons, a nonprofit organization, has been devoted to the establishment of community-based services for local people with developmental disabilities and their families. Pictured are (from left) Jeff Jones, Downeast Horizons site manager; Tony Zambrano,Downeast Horizons executive director; Inez Frances, Downeast Horizons program participant; Angel Workman (at rear), supervisor of Machias Savings Bank’s Ellsworth branch; and Ken White, manager of the Ellsworth branch.

State Rep. Rob Eaton (D-Sullivan) welcomes members of Hancock Speaking Up for Us to the State House Feb. 26.

Downeast Horizons clients are Episcopalians, Unitarians, Catholics, Baptists, and more. Many individuals, like 40-year-old John Hayes, devote extra time to their churches in the form of service.