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10/2/2025: TODAY! We are hosting the Mid-Coast Renewable Energy Career Fair

2:00–5:00 PM, connect with local businesses offering careers in solar, wind, energy efficiency, and more.

4:00–4:45 PM, join our panel discussion focused on training pathways, including apprenticeships, on-the-job training, work experience, and incumbent worker training to help you launch or advance your career in renewable energy.

Dan Burgess, Acting Commissioner, Maine Department of Energy Resources

Celina Cunningham, Deputy Director at Governor’s Energy Office, State of Maine

Afton Vigue, Communications Manager for the Maine Department of Energy Resources, 207-691-1786

Kyle Olson, Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. 207-725-5472 kolson@coastalcounties.org

Kelly Osborn, Executive Director Bartlett Woods 207-593-1259 kosborn@bartlettwoods.com

Possibly other special guests and speakers from City of Rockland, local green businesses, other friends and sponsors of Bartlett Woods’ The Green Bartlett Fund.

This event is a signature project of The Green Bartlett Fund. We are grateful for the generous support from First National Bank and First Wealth Management, Allen Insurance & Financial, and many other kind friends of Bartlett Woods. Thank you one and all!

9/23/2025 UPDATE: The signature community event for our Green Bartlett Fund campaign is just around the corner. Green Jobs for ME’s RENEWABLE ENERGY CAREER FAIR will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 2-5pm at Bartlett Woods. Organized by Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. with support from the ME Governor’s Energy Office. We are honored to be the host, and grateful to our generous local sponsors First National Bank & First National Wealth Management, and Allen Insurance & Financial, along with many other kind friends of Bartlett Woods.

. . . and many other kind friends.

7/25/2025 UPDATE: Our Silent Auction was a great success, with many participants and generous bidding. We are stilling tallying up all the data, and look forward to announcing our final result soon. Meanwhile, we can confirm that our October 2nd, 2025 Green Bartlett Community Event has been confirmed, and will be a Renewable Energy Career Fair, with speakers and important reps from state agencies, innovative local businesses, and others. Green Jobs Event Flyer 25july25

 

7/16/2025 UPDATE: We have raised nearly $20,000 to date, and wish to thank the following community members:

Silver Sponsor First National Bank

Bronze Sponsor Allen Insurance & Financial

Bronze Sponsor Constance Kiermaier

. . . and many other friends. We appreciate your kindness.

 

6/20/2025 UPDATE: See our Events page for information about our upcoming fundraiser, the BARTLETT BBQ & SILENT AUCTION, slated for July 18, 2025 from 11am to 5pm.

As you may already know, Bartlett Woods is a 501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization, and has been since its inception in 1998 by a group of community leaders who saw an unfulfilled need for senior housing in Rockland (Bartlett Woods Retirement Community is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code: EIN #22-3278800.)

Since then, we have maintained our mission to provide exceptional housing, high quality assisted living services, timely access to appropriate health care and a variety of opportunities to enhance socialization for adults age 55 and older who desire such services within a welcoming, peaceful, and accommodating living environment. We will provide such housing and services with a focus on strengthening the self-sufficiency and quality of life for each individual resident by demonstrating the utmost concern for dignity, independence, and individual choice.

Today, we are standing on solid financial ground, thanks to the dedication of our volunteer Board of Directors in conjunction with our talented staff, and, of course, the generosity of residents, family members, and community friends.

Nevertheless, the need for financial support for special projects is ever present, and we hope you will consider making a gift to Bartlett Woods at this time. We have a specific project in mind that is very exciting, The Green Bartlett Fund.

The following message is from our Executive Director, Kelly Osborn:

As one of very few retirement communities in Rockland and surrounding towns for the past 26 years, Bartlett Woods is looking to the future, with a goal of ensuring sustainability for many years to come.

Bartlett Woods is dedicated to providing affordable housing options for seniors in the Mid Coast area of Maine. As the cost of living continues to rise, Bartlett Woods recently invested over $400,000 in the installation of rooftop solar panels. These panels will lower carbon footprint, lower energy costs, and potentially increase property value while ensuring affordable housing for seniors. Bartlett Woods is committed to the people and the community of Rockland and the surrounding area.

More great news! Bartlett Woods has been approved for partial funding to install a sophisticated, commercial next-gen heat pump HVAC system throughout the facility. This system will move Bartlett Woods into the future. Not only will the upgrade reduce costs and be easier on the environment, but it will also solve issues with the current system, which does not provide even heating to the 58 apartments and numerous common spaces within Bartlett Woods.

This new system, installed by an Efficiency Maine-Qualified Partner will add layers of safety, comfort and affordability for residents. Compared with other heating systems, this sophisticated heat pump HVAC system is less expensive, greener, and provides more efficient heating. With the solar system just installed and paid for by Bartlett Woods, the addition of heat pumps will move us to green innovation and sustainability. The electricity generated by the new solar panels will power the entire heat pump system. Bartlett Woods strives to inspire other community organizations to improve efficiency and lower carbon footprint.

Need

As the cost of living for older adults continues to rise, it is imperative that Bartlett Woods take the necessary steps to reduce the cost of providing housing. It is estimated that the green project, including both the solar panels and the heat pump installation, will reduce the cost of heating and cooling by more than 50% each year. The solar panels are expected to generate enough energy to cover the entire cost of operating the heat pumps. This reduction in energy cost will reduce the percentage of rental increases that Bartlett Woods would need to enact to cover the rising costs of living.

U.S. News profiled 112 Assisted Living communities near Maine. Assisted living facilities, also called residential care or personal care communities, are for older adults who need help with daily activities such as medication management, personal hygiene and dressing.” The median cost of assisted living in the Maine area is $8,712 a month, according to Genworth’s 2023 Cost of Care Study. This is $3,362 a month higher than the national monthly median of $5,350.

Bartlett Woods is one of the most affordable Assisted Living/retirement communities in Maine. The monthly cost ranges from $4, 159 to $6,755. The average cost to live at Bartlett Woods is well below $8,712 per month. Investment in clean, green energy is a huge step to ensure that elderly individuals in the community continue to have access to affordable living that meets their needs and provides a safe, comfortable home.

The heat pump project will cost approximately $1 million; however, Bartlett Woods has been approved for $673,932 in funding from Efficiency Maine. Bartlett Woods will need to match the award with $315,968.

We appreciate the support you have provided to Bartlett Woods. We hope that you will consider contributing to The Green Bartlett Fund. Please review the sponsorship opportunities that are listed below. Bartlett Woods would appreciate any level of support that you may provide as we improve the facilities, the lives of residents, and access to affordable living. Please make checks in any amount payable to Bartlett Woods Retirement Community.

Or, you may use one of the following digital tools to make an immediate and secure donation to Bartlett Woods.

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Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsorships ($20,000)

  • Public recognition in news media
  • Invitation and recognition at ribbon cutting ceremony
  • Plaque celebrating contribution
  • 4 tickets to The Green Bartlett Community Forum on October 2, 2025, including sponsorship recognition
  • 50% off additional cost of tickets to The Green Bartlett Community Forum on October 2, 2025

Gold Sponsorships ($10,000)

  • Public recognition in news media
  • Invitation and recognition at ribbon cutting ceremony
  • Plaque celebrating contribution
  • 2 tickets to The Green Bartlett Community Forum on October 2, 2025, including sponsorship recognition
  • 50% off additional cost of tickets to The Green Bartlett Community Forum on October 2, 2025

Silver Sponsorships ($5,000)

  • Public recognition in news media
  • Invitation and recognition at ribbon cutting ceremony
  • 1 free ticket to The Green Bartlett Community Forum on October 2, 2025
  • 50% off additional cost of tickets to The Green Bartlett Community Forum on October 2, 2025

Bronze Sponsorships ($1,000)

  •  Public recognition in news media
  • 50% off cost of tickets to The Green Bartlett Community Forum on October 2, 2025

If one of these opportunities to sponsor our project interests you, we would be so very grateful for your support. Let’s start a conversation by reaching out to Executive Director Kelly Osborn at 207-593-1259 or by email to kosborn@bartlettwoods.com.

And, thank you.

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