Community Engagement / Involvement

Community Engagement at Bancroft Contracting

At Bancroft Contracting, we believe that success is measured not only by the projects we build but also by the positive impact we create in the communities we serve. Our commitment to community engagement and involvement reflects our core values of integrity, responsibility, and giving back.

Supporting Local Initiatives

We proudly partner with local organizations, schools, and charities to support initiatives that strengthen our communities. From sponsoring events and youth programs to providing resources for community development, Bancroft Contracting is dedicated to making a meaningful difference.

Encouraging Employee Volunteering

At Bancroft, we encourage our employees to take an active role in giving back. Our team regularly participates in volunteer opportunities, contributing time and skills to projects that benefit local communities. Whether it’s helping with community clean-ups or mentoring local youth, we believe in the power of collective action.

Oxford Hills Touch-a-Truck and May Day Play Day

Since 2023, we’ve made a quick trip down the road to the yearly Oxford Hills Touch-A-Truck and May Day Play Day event at OHCHS. Bringing some of our unique equipment, like the Liebherr 1750, 8×8 demilitarized tractor, concrete pump truck, and more, provides a great opportunity for the local community to see a little of what we use to do what we do and gives the kids a chance to check things out, honk the horn, and even sit in the crane operator’s seat! This is an event we’re always excited and proud to participate in!

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South Paris Trunk-or-Treat

At the Paris Fire Station, we brought out the Wife’s Nightmare with monster truck tires and special green underglow lighting to match the Halloween spirit. Given the height of the truck, we designed a custom pipe attachment for the tailgate to safely dispense candy down into buckets and pillowcases below.

Representing Bancroft, our team handed out thousands of pieces of candy to children from the local community. The turnout was phenomenal, the costumes were creative and unique, and the event was a tremendous success in our eyes. The icing on the cake was the special escort to the South Paris Fire Station by two cruisers from the South Paris Police Department and an escort home from the Fire Chief — a memorable end to a fantastic evening.

Bethel Snowman and Snowwoman

Article Link – Snowpeople – Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce

Guiness World Record Link – Tallest snowperson | Guinness World Records

Olympia Build Video – Bethel, Maine’s World’s Tallest SnowWoman

In 1999 and 2008 Bancroft Contracting was provided with a unique opportunity to put the nearby town of Bethel, Maine in the spotlight of the world! With the assistance of Bancroft’s cranes, these gigantic snow people came to be built and claim the throne for the World’s Tallest Snowman in 1999, and then beating the record in 2008!

When completed in 1999, Angus was 113′ 7″ tall (10 stories), with an 80’ diameter base, and weighed in at approximately 8,000,000 lbs (4,000 tons). This shear size allowed him to withstand melting until June 10, 1999.

In 2008 Bethel wanted to up the ante and Olympia was built. At 122′ 1″ (11 stories), she needed a wider base (125’) and weighed an astonishing 13,000,000 lbs (6,500 tons)! With this additional size, Olympia withstood many of Western Maine’s summer days and only finally completely melted on July 30, 2008.

Their mouths were car tires, buttons were skidder tires, their arms were 25′ spruce trees, and their hats were 16′ and 20′ diameter fabric made by middle school students. Olympia’s eyelashes were alpine skis.

World's Tallest Snowman, 1999

Angus, King of the Mountain

Bethel Tallest Snowwoman, 2008

Olympia SnowWoman

Donations and Charity Events

Every year, Bancroft Contracting donates to select recipients:

University of Maine Foundation

The University of Maine Foundation is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates with its own elected Board of Directors, subject to the ultimate control of the membership. Established in 1934, the Foundation exists to encourage gifts and bequests to promote academic achievement, foster research and elevate intellectual pursuits at the University of Maine in Orono and other charitable organizations. The University of Maine Foundation manages an endowment—a collection of hundreds of individually named funds that are invested for growth—and annually distributes earnings providing private support as determined by our donors for University programs, students and faculty. Through the prudent stewardship of donors’ gifts, the Foundation is able to ensure stability for programs and student financial aid. Since the principal is not spent, endowments generate earnings year after year.

Pink Feather Foundation

Pink Feather Foundation works to improve the lives of students by partnering with teachers to confidentially provide clothing and accessories at no cost.

Pink Feather Foundation was founded out of a desire to better support students’ basic needs so they can be confident, engaged, and prepared to achieve their full potential.

Stephens Memorial Hospital

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” As part of the MaineHealth family, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital offers patients a comprehensive network of care that includes world-class specialists, comprehensive primary care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as inpatient services.

UMaine Pulp + Paper Foundation

The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation supports aspiring engineers studying at the University of Maine who are interested in pursuing careers in the paper industry.

Through financial assistance, networking opportunities, and expert guidance and support throughout their academic careers, each student graduates with a competitive advantage—and a job.