A Turning Point in Our Journey Together

Hello Everyone,

It is with guarded optimism for the future that I can report that we just passed the projected peak of the COVID-19 pandemic for the State of Maine. If nothing unexpected occurs, the number of cases will start to decline now, with a projected return to baseline around mid-May.

It has been more than 30 days since Creative Works began implementing additional safety precautions and new staff procedures designed to slow the spread of this virus, both within our own programs and among our staff members and their families. It looks like our individual efforts have been effective, and that our statewide commitment to flattening the curve is finally paying off. Because of our efforts, Maine did not reach the dreadful point at which hospital beds and ICU beds were not available to those most ill. We can all be proud of this monumental joint achievement.

While our journey over last several weeks has felt like an uphill climb, it is only through our collective and concerted efforts, sacrifices, and teamwork that we have risen to the challenge and can now begin to see our way clear of this health crisis.

With this positive news, a renewed sense of hope for our health and safety is tangible. However, we must continue to be resolute in our efforts to keep the curve flat, and our communities safe. Washing hands frequently, employing social distancing, and only venturing out when it is absolutely essential continue to be golden rules to live by for the next several weeks.

Although we must not let our guards down until this is entirely over, we can all share a genuine and well-earned sense of accomplishment and hope as we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I want to thank each and every one you here at Creative Works for joining together to battle this prolific virus and its impact on our way of life, and for continuing the fight as long as it is necessary.

With warmest regards and appreciation,

Heidi