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Sponsored by: Boots2Roots
Updated: September 26, 2022 2022 Giving Guide

Boots2Roots

2023 Goals

Boots2Roots enduring goals are:

  • To have military-members, veterans and spouses hired within 60 days of arriving to the state (93% success rate)
  • For our “Teammates” to stay in their first post-military job for at least 12 months (95% success rate)
  • For 2023, we are seeking to increase the number of veterans and their families attracted to Maine’s workforce from 80, to over 150 annually.

Fundraising/Event Opportunities

Boots2Roots is hosting two Workforce Attraction Campaign Summits this fall. We’ll be at the Tarratine in Bangor on Oct. 5 and at the Cumberland Club in Portland on Nov. 9. These are always great events where employers, partners and local officials get to meet transitioning veterans and learn about Boots2Roots' efforts to attract military talent to the state. For more about the events or to become an event sponsor, visit our website at https://www.boots2roots.org. Help us make Maine the destination of choice for more of the 200,000 military members who transition from active-duty each year.

Giving Opportunities

Boots2Roots is seeking diversified, sustainable funding through a combination of corporate sponsorships, private foundation grants and state workforce attraction initiatives. We encourage employers who want to learn about partnership and sponsorship opportunities, or who may be interested in hiring one of our Teammates, to contact us. We have also benefitted over the years from generous donations from individuals who recognize the value of investing in veteran families and in Maine’s workforce. Any individual or organization who recognizes the value of bringing military talent to Maine’s workforce should reach out.

Volunteer Opportunities

Boots2Roots has an abundance of volunteer opportunities. These include working as a member of our Advisor Board to develop ways to connect veterans to Maine employers; acting as a Peer-Mentor for transitioning military members and families; and resume, interview and career coaching. You don’t have to be a veteran to volunteer. We are looking for people who have a passion for helping people and contributing to best outcomes from Maine.

Leadership

Board officers

William Benson: Executive Director
Chad Schuman : (Veteran): Board Chair Vice President, Baird

Matt Harmon, Board Vice Chair: Senior Vice President- Claims, MEMIC

Pawel Binczyk (Veteran), Board Secretary: Attorney, The Bennet Law Firm

Nathan Dunlap, Board Treasurer: CPA, BerryDunn

 

Board members

Carrie Arsenault: Senior Vice President and President Beacon Health at Northern Light Health

Allyson Coombs: Director of HR Services, General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

Kathy Dyer: Business Owner-Relator, Welcome Home Real Estate

Bryan Fuller (Veteran): Human Resources Business Partner, MMG Insurance

Josh Steirman (Veteran): Director of Government Relations, Maine Bankers Association

At a glance

Established: 2016

Employees: 2

Annual revenue: $284,000

Top funding sources

42% Business donations and grants

12% Individual donors

9% Government funding

1% Other

Contact

428 Fore St., Suite 3, Portland, ME 04038

https://www.boots2roots.org

https://www.facebook.com/Boots2Roots

https://www.twitter.com/Boots2Roots

Accolades

Boots2Roots was recognized by the state of Maine as a collaborative partner for workforce attraction in 2021. In 2022, Boots2Roots was chosen to establish a pilot program, using American Rescue Plan Funding. This program will provide outreach and support services to active-duty military members, veterans and spouses transitioning to Maine's workforce.

Mission Statement

Boots2Roots assists active-duty military members transition to meaningful work in Maine while providing a pipeline of talent to Maine employers. Boots2Roots is seeking best outcomes for veterans and for Maine employers. There is never a charge for our services.

Service locations

Boots2Roots' office is located in Portland, but we strive to have a statewide impact. To date, we’ve assisted 173 military members find work with employers from Berwick to Presque Isle, and we have an additional 60 military members in some phase of transition to Maine. If you would like to access information about our "Teammates" who are actively seeking employment in Maine, please email us at boots2roots@boots2roots.org.