2020 Goals
- Increase services for Maine and New Hampshire’s most vulnerable populations
- Renovations to our Behavioral Health program facilities, Friendship Hill House in Biddeford and the Center Street House in Bangor, to provide more comfortable living spaces for our clients
- Continue to close the gap on food insecurity issues for seniors in Maine and New Hampshire
- Participation in Belfast Reentry Center’s collaboration with community to provide Medication Assistance
- Treatment for incarcerated men before and after return to community
- Increase the Camp POSTCARD endowment to support sustainability of the free summer camp for Maine children
Fundraising events/Opportunities
Operation: Brew & ‘Que — Help raise money for Maine’s veterans at Stars & Stripes Brewing Company in Freeport on October 3, 2019! Grab a bite to eat from The Salty Dog BBQ food truck and listen to live music performed by the Dapper Gents. Buy tickets now at www.voanne.org/brew, $10 or $5 for veterans. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at www.voanne.org/sponsor-brew.
Giving Opportunities
Volunteers of America serves the most vulnerable populations – one that is growing in size and need. We are seeking donations to increase a fund that is allocated for use in the rapid deployment of new startup program needs – opportunities to serve clients comes up all the time, the funding to get these operations off the ground sometimes takes time. This fund allowsw us to help more people. Funding, food and in-kind camping donations provide kids in Maine the opportunity to experience a summer camp adventure. We also accept funding and food donations to all of our housing to help residents with food insecurity issues.
Volunteer Opportunities
Business and individual volunteers are vital contributors to our programs.
- VOA’s affordable senior houses provide opportunities for volunteers to: improve the grounds around facilities (landscaping, painting, cleaning); help at community meals (cooking, serving, cleaning, spending time with residents); provide training/classes (computer, exercise, gardening); provide music and activities, including visual presentations.
- Volunteers help residents of our Community Justice program, including volunteers with Restorative Justice.
- Volunteers/supporters provide vital supplies/goods/food/celebrations/camaraderie to residents in our Veterans Services programs. Two motorcycle rides provide funds to veterans. Cabin in the Woods – permanent housing for veterans – welcomes volunteers.
- Camp POSTCARD, Volunteers of America Northern New England’s free summer camp relies on volunteers. Over 175 people help children enjoy a summer camp adventure with law enforcement
