The Center for Advancement of Rural Living is a not-profit 501-C3 organization based in Caribou, Maine. The organization was established in 2011 for the purpose of filling gaps in service for rural populations with a focus on social, economic and cultural arenas. Across all of our programs, we strongly value advocating for our older and disadvantaged community members.

CARL is governed by a voluntary board of directors. Our annual meeting is held in April of every year where new officers are appointed. The board has monthly meetings, with working groups as needed for our projects.

Board members have a diverse background that helps bring expertise and insight from a variety of perspectives, these include banking, health care, agriculture, community development, technology, public relations, grant writing, and social services.

Our Board of Directors

Bill Flagg, Founder & Treasurer (Public Relations, Community Development, Healthcare)

Bernard Legasse, President (Marketing Media, Community Relations)

Zanna Heidrich, Secretary (Substances Use Disorders)

Donna Saucier (Madawaska Chamber of Commerce)

Janice Jackson (Social Services, Substance Use, Thana Doula)

Chris Rogeski (Technology)

Peggy Smith (Banking)

Dave Cote (Retired Clergy, Social Services)

Darelyn Cote (University TRIO Upward Bound Coordinator, retired)

Victoria Groverswank (PA - Full Circle Healthcare)

Deb Gray (Mental Health Services)

Dana Jones (Support Services)

Elizabeth Holabird (Substance Use Advocate)