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Sponsored by: Catholic Charities Maine
Updated: September 28, 2020 2020 Giving Guide

Catholic Charities Maine

2021 Goals

As one of the largest statewide private human service agencies in Maine, we provide leadership programs and services to:

  • reduce poverty
  • support families
  • advocate for justice in social structures

Our goal is to serve those in need, of all faiths, with special emphasis on Maine’s most vulnerable populations — the poor, elderly and children.

We continue to analyze trends, pursuing mission-related opportunities for existing service areas, identified target areas and emerging social needs, including, but not limited to:

  • providing behavioral and mental health services for adults and children
  • sustaining strong services in substance use disorder treatment and recovery
  • strengthening and growing services for Maine’s aging population;
  • creating program models for emergency assistance services; and
  • addressing hunger/food security issues.

We seek to grow our donor base by cultivating relationships with both businesses and individuals and demonstrate we are trustworthy of their support through transparency and effective stewardship of their funds. 91 cents of every dollar we receive goes directly to those in need and 100% stays in Maine.

Fundraising events/Opportunities

STAND, a fundraising event featuring beer and wine tastings, a silent auction and live music to support Maine’s most vulnerable populations: children, seniors, refugees and immigrants, and those battling addiction, mental health issues, and hunger welcomes corporate sponsors to stand with CCM and choose a cause they care about. We also welcome in-kind donations for STAND’s silent auction.

Catholic Charities Maine’s annual Put Children First Golf Classic, is held every September in the Greater Portland area to support child care scholarships for low-income, working families at our two child development centers in Portland and Biddeford. We seek sponsors at various monetary levels, volunteers for the day of the tournament and we always welcome new teams!

For more information, please contact our Development Office at development @ccmaine.org

Photo / Courtesy Catholic Charities Maine
Employees heading out with gift bags stuffed with handmade hats and scarves as part of the Agency’s free Wall of Warmth giveaway to community members in need.

Giving Opportunities

Threads of Hope Thrift Stores in Caribou, Portland, Sanford, Monticello and Presque Isle welcome clothing, furniture and houseware donations. We will provide a Drop Box to your company site for collection purposes on a temporary or ongoing basis.

As a United Way agency, we appreciate your consideration at pledge time and the support of businesses that encourage employee participation by matching funds.

Shop AmazonSmile, using CCM’s unique URL: www.smile.amazon.com/ch/ 01-0280225 and we receive 0.5% back on qualifying purchases to support our efforts.

Donate a vehicle! Even if no longer road-worthy, vehicles can serve a higher purpose helping fund CCM services statewide. Call 855-460-4483 or visit www.ccmaine.careasy.org. Vehicles are towed at no cost and donors receive a tax credit. Trucks, boats, motorcycles, trailers and more are accepted.

Photo / Courtesy Catholic Charities Maine
An employee helps hang bags of hats and scarves free for the taking outside CCM’s central office in Portland.

Volunteer Opportunities

Consider volunteering for our Connect Maine: Immigrant Mentoring Program. You will be matched to mentor a recently federally resettled refugee based on common vocational backgrounds, schedules and personalities as they acclimate to a new community.

Host an office clothing drive for our Threads of Hope thrift stores (Portland, Caribou, Sanford, Monticello and Presque Isle). We can provide you with a “Drop Box” on a temporary or permanent basis. Help out in-store sorting items, stocking shelves or working the checkout.

If you like to volunteer but don’t have the time for an on-going commitment, our Special Events or the HOP Team (Hands On Projects) might be right for you! Both are suited for volunteers available for one-time, short-term projects where an extra pair of hands is needed.

Leadership

Stephen Letourneau, CEO
Rachel Grivois, Board Chair

Board officers

Bishop Robert P. Deeley, Board President

Reverend Monsignor Marc Caron, Diocesan Chaplain

Lauren Moody, Board Vice Chair

Robert Ayotte, Board Treasurer

Nick Rico, Board Secretary


Board Members

Janet Brackett

Deacon Bob Cleveland

Jared des Rosiers

Kathy Dyer

Bill Flagg

Amy Ford

Deacon John McAuliffe

John J. McCormack

Fr. Frank Morin

Romeo Parent

Sr. Patricia Pora, RSM

Dan Reardon

Barbara Smith

Kim Suttie

At A Glance

Established: 1966
Employees: 484
Annual revenue: $25,976,299

Top funding sources

50.21% Government Sources
25.80% Medicaid
10.46% Service Fees
3.22% Retail Sales (Threads of Hope Thrift Stores)
2.82% Rent and other investments
2.79% Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
1.67% Grants, contributions and bequests
1.49% Net assets released from restriction
1.13% United Way
0.39% Investment Income

Contact

307 Congress St.,
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 781-8550

ccmaine.org
facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesME
twitter.com/CCMainetweets

Mission Statement

Inspired by scripture and the Church’s social teaching, Catholic Charities empowers and strengthens individuals and families of all faiths by providing innovative community-based social services throughout Maine around mental health, counseling, substance abuse, senior outreach, child development, dental and orthodontic services, and refugee and immigration, among others.

Service locations

With Service locations in over 20 sites across the state, our 20-plus programs and services administer to more than 51,000 people of all faiths all across Maine.