Host Ruby Bean and Broadcaster John Williams chat with special guests Jean Delamater and Connie Allen of Rightstart, an all-volunteer organization that provides programs and services to children and teens throughout Oxford Hills.

Rightstart's mission began in 1979 during the International Year of the Child through efforts of the Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club. Since then, Rightstart has been providing assistance and programs, becoming a separate organization in 1980. The organization's five main programs are:

• Christmas for Kids - providing Christmas for families that may have little or no Christmas and serving more than 500 children each year
• Christmas for Teens - serving more than 200 teens each year who are from the eight towns of the Oxford Hills school district
• The Coat Room - distributing donated winter clothing to families from Oxford Hills from October through March
• The Book Swap - designed to give children greater access to reading materials in partnership with many PTA and PTO groups
• Summer Tutoring Program - certified teachers tutor qualified students from kindergarten through 3rd grade in math and reading

Rightstart accepts monetary donation and donations of toys, clothing or winter gear all year long. Any donated item must be new and not used. Donations can be sent to:

Rightstart, Inc.
PO Box 726
Norway, ME 04268

Volunteer opportunities are available!

For more information, contact:
Connie Allen
(Phone) 207-743-5728
(Email) connieallen6@gmail.com