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CCCS celebrated a successful “Stand Together for Change” at Oxbow, thanks to strong community turnout and support from corporate sponsor and largest donor, New Tides Residential. “New Tides stepped up when it mattered,” said Dr. Regina Phillips. It’s not too late to give—join New Tides in donating to sustain year-round equity work.

Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) is proud to announce the sponsors of its upcoming Stand Together for Change fundraiser in Portland, ME. With support from CEI, the Maine Community Foundation, Androscoggin Bank, Spurwink, and Maine Initiatives, this event will bring the community together to advance equity, inclusion, and systemic change across Maine.

Join Us for an Evening of Music and Community Portland, ME — September 2025 — Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) is excited to announce its annual Stand Together for Change Fundraiser . This event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2025 , from 4–7 p.m. at Oxbow Blending & Bottling on Washington Avenue in Portland. The evening promises to be a vibrant celebration featuring live music from two celebrated Maine artists. Kenya Hall , known for her powerhouse blend

Deqa Dhalac, CCCS co-founder, honored with the 2025 Community Trailblazer Award by The Third Place Inc. for her equity-driven leadership

What does privacy mean when your community has always been watched? At Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS), we believe privacy isn’t just about data—it’s about dignity. For BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee communities, protecting personal information is essential to creating truly safe, equitable spaces. Learn how CCCS turns privacy into a promise of justice, not just a checkbox.

A New Collaborative Initiative Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the...

Cross Cultural Community Services hosted its 5th Black History Month Community Wellness Fair, focusing on racism as a public health issue. The event brought together healthcare providers, advocates, and local leaders to discuss strategies for addressing inequities that impact individual and community health.

Join Us in Addressing Racism as a Public Health Issue Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) is excited to announce its 5th Black...

Prosperity Maine, at its 16th annual Community Block Party, awarded Representative Deqa Dhalac, MSW, with the Commitment to Service Award

Credit: Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) is thrilled to announce that Regina Phillips,...

What is Equity? We asked experts specializing in the field to tell us how they would describe the concept to a middle schooler.

What is the Oral Health Equity Conference (OHEC)? We asked CCCS staff members how they would describe OHEC or, more broadly, Oral Health...

Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) will host Maine’s first-ever Oral Health Equity Conference on September 17, 2024, at The...

CCCS was delighted to actively participate in the expanded LGBTQ+ Pride events across Maine in June. As steadfast allies of the LGBTQ+...

The mission of the World Recovery Cafe Project is to connect with underrepresented groups in recovery and honor the role food has in...

Are you interested in joining a free monthly wellness group for Black Mainers? Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) is excited to...

As we approach Juneteenth, Cross Cultural Community Services (CCCS) proudly joins in the nationwide celebration of this pivotal moment in...

Welcome, Warren: A New Era in Video Marketing at CCCS! With Warren as our new Marketing Communications Director, anticipate fresh approaches

Welcome Toni to CCCS! With expertise in social work and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion!

Missed our Black History Month Community Wellness Fair? No sweat! Our toolkit has highlights, resources, and more.