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Supporting Our Community: Food Resources Available Now

  • November 04, 2025

At the AYCC, we know how important it is for families to have access to healthy, reliable food. With SNAP benefits currently paused, we want to make sure our community knows where to turn for help. Central Maine is full of caring organizations and programs ready to support individuals and...

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Play It Forward Project: Sports Equipment Drive – Help Us Fill the Trailer!

  • October 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Play It Forward Project:  Sports Equipment Drive – Help Us Fill the Trailer!   Waterville, Maine – October 16, 2025 – The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is calling on community members, teams, and local families to take part in the Play It Forward Project: Sports Equipment Drive – a...

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UW of Kennebec Valley & AYCC Launch Scholarship Program

  • October 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   United Way of Kennebec Valley & Alfond Youth & Community Center Launch Family Futures Scholarship Program   Waterville, ME – October 13, 2025 – The United Way of Kennebec Valley and the Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC), have announced the launch of the Family Futures Scholarship Program, a new...

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Upcoming Facility Closures: October 2025

  • October 03, 2025

UPDATE for Thurs, Oct 23:  We learned that our sprinkler replacement will need to be rescheduled, so we’ve opened the gym back up to its regular schedule for tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 23. At the AYCC, we are committed not only to serving our members and community, but also to supporting the...

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Grand Opening of the Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond & Founders Club Reunion

  • September 29, 2025

Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond to Celebrate Grand Opening with Founders Club Reunion  Waterville, Maine – September 29, 2025 – The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is proud to announce the grand opening celebration of the Alfond Lodge at McGrath Pond, a versatile new gathering space for dining, events, and...

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Celebrating Shihan Craig: AYCC Instructor Honored with Prestigious International Award

  • September 12, 2025

We are thrilled to share some incredible news from our AYCC family – Shihan Craig Sargent, head instructor of Club Naha Karate-Do USA, has been recognized on the international stage with one of the highest honors in martial arts! Recently, Shihan Craig traveled to Texas to attend the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all Time)...

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Honoring Our Legacy: The Founders Club Tree Unveiling

  • September 08, 2025

This past week, we proudly unveiled the Founders Club Tree, a new wall display at the AYCC celebrating the individuals and families who have shaped our story and who chose to support us into the future with legacy gifts. The Founders Club recognizes donors whose generosity and vision have provided the foundation...

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