2021 Goals
Expand the agency’s Early Childhood Services Program that is currently serving preschoolers with significant development needs due to autism or related disabilities to provide special purpose schooling opportunities to children in Kindergarten through second grade.
Renew the agency’s accreditation through the Council on Accreditation.
Woodfords’ vision for individuals with special needs is that they may:
- maximize their potential;
- be productive and appreciated contributors to their neighborhoods and community;
- have positive and enriching relationships;
- live lives that are safe and secure; and,
- lead lives allowing for choice.
Fundraising Events/Opportunities
Woodfords hosts two major fundraising events each year—an Auction Gala and 5K. As large gathered events are not possible, this year’s Auction will be held online October 22 through 25. Sponsorships, auction item donations, and bidding on items during the auction are ways that businesses and donors can get involved this year. The Superhero 5k is typically held the first Saturday in June at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. More than 275 people in superhero costumes complete the run. Businesses and donors can sponsor the event, register a team to participate or make a donation in support of a runner. Registration opens January 1. Companies can host a fundraising event for the agency — a bottle drive, dress down day, raffle or Facebook fundraiser — at any time.
Giving Opportunities
Become an annual corporate sponsor to support agency operations. Please let the agency know if your company or committee would be willing to accept a request or proposal for partnership. Benefits of sponsorship include recognition in related promotional materials, printed and digital communications and on social media platforms. Host a Facebook fundraiser on behalf of Woodfords, one of our programs or preschools.
Volunteer Opportunities
Typically Woodfords engages volunteers in hands-on projects—seasonal garden and playground projects; maintenance or improvement projects; assisting at consumer events for children such as our agency Halloween Party; or providing support at monthly Respite Nights for therapeutic foster families. Currently, for health and safety reasons, opportunities are limited. The agency is always seeking out opportunities to connect with civic groups, professional associations, community organizations and churches.
