2027 goals
For the 2026/2027 fiscal year, The Salvation Army Northern New England Division aims to deepen its impact across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Key goals include:
- Raise $1.7 million through the Red Kettle Campaign.
- Support more than 50,000 children through youth programs.
- Distribute over 65,000 toys during the holiday season.
- Provide 30,000 nights of shelter to individuals and families.
- Serve 75,000 people through social services.
- Deliver more than 4.2 million meals.
- Expand disaster response capacity across all three states.
- Strengthen senior programs to reach 24,000 older adults.
These goals reflect our commitment to meeting urgent needs and offering hope to neighbors facing hardship.
Fundraising events/Opportunities
Businesses and partners can engage throughout the year through:
- ForeKids Golf Classic – Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities supporting children to attend Camp Sebago.
- Holiday Red Kettle Campaign – Corporate sponsorships, employee volunteer groups, and kettlematching opportunities.
- National Donut Day – Community engagement, sponsorships, and local events.
- National Salvation Army Week – Corporate partnerships, volunteer projects, and community visibility.
- Local Corps Events – Fundraisers supporting programs in Maine.
Giving opportunities
Businesses can partner with The Salvation Army to strengthen communities across Maine. Opportunities include:
- Sponsoring the ForeKids Golf Classic benefiting Camp Sebago’s scholarship program for underserved children.
- Providing inkind donations for food pantries and emergency services.
- Sponsoring an Emergency Disaster Services vehicle to enhance rapid local response.
- Supporting the Holy Grounds Coffee and Feeding Programs to build community and connection.
- Volunteering or sponsoring the Annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Partnership with The Salvation Army aligns corporate philanthropy goals while expanding your organization’s community impact across Maine.
Volunteer opportunities
Businesses and groups can make a meaningful difference by volunteering at shelters, organizing food drives, supporting youth programs, or ringing bells during the Red Kettle season. Our local Corp Community Center Advisory Board Members and the Northern New England Divisional Advisory Board play an essential role in championing these efforts, helping connect community partners with high-impact volunteer opportunities across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Volunteers help provide hope, stability, and essential resources to individuals and families facing adversity, and corporate teams often find these experiences build connection, purpose, and community pride while directly supporting neighbors in need.
