2027 goals
As Boots2Roots celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we are building on a decade of proven results while preparing to serve a growing number of transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses considering Maine for their next chapter.
Our enduring goals remain clear: help active-duty Teammates secure meaningful employment within 60 days of arriving in Maine, and position them for long-term success in their new careers with retention in their first post-military job of at least 12 months.
Over the next year, Boots2Roots will continue expanding its national outreach, strengthening partnerships with Maine employers, and increasing the number of servicemembers and families who have the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to start living and working in Maine.
Fundraising events/Opportunities
Boots2Roots engages a wide community of partners throughout the year. Join us for our regularly occurring networking events, which serve as an informal opportunity to meet Boots2Roots Teammates, connect with our staff and volunteers, and learn how you or your organization can help bring more military talent to Maine. Boots2Roots is also actively engaged with chambers of commerce, employers, workforce organizations, and community partners across the state. Follow us on LinkedIn or visit boots2roots.org to learn more.
Giving opportunities
For 10 years, Boots2Roots has provided its services at no cost to our Teammates and the Maine employers who hire them. That has been possible because businesses, foundations, government partners, and individual donors have invested in our mission and recognized the value military-connected talent brings to Maine.
As we enter our second decade, that support is more important than ever.
Several substantial state and federal grants that helped Boots2Roots expand its capacity are scheduled to conclude at the end of 2026. At the same time, demand for our services continues to grow. Sustaining the current level, quality, and capacity of our transition services will require us to significantly expand and diversify support from businesses, foundations, and individual donors.
This is an opportunity to invest not only in Veterans and military families, but in Maine’s workforce and communities. Every successful transition brings skilled talent to a Maine employer, a new family to a Maine community, and the potential for lasting economic and civic impact.
To learn about partnership opportunities or make an investment in Boots2Roots’ next decade of impact, contact us at boots2roots@boots2roots.org or visit boots2roots.org.
Volunteer opportunities
Boots2Roots’ impact extends far beyond our staff. Volunteers provide the relationships, professional expertise, and community connections that help our Teammates successfully build their next chapter in Maine.
Opportunities include serving as a Peer Mentor to a transitioning servicemember or military family; providing resume, interview, and career expertise; connecting Teammates with Maine employers and professional networks; and supporting organizational initiatives through advisory and other volunteer roles.
You do not have to be a Veteran to volunteer with Boots2Roots. We welcome people who believe in our mission and are passionate about strengthening Maine’s workforce and communities.
