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September 19, 2024 2024 Giving Guide

SKILLS, Inc.

2025 Goals

  • SKILLS goals are focused on building upon our existing programs throughout central Maine: 13 small group residential homes, three daytime community support locations, community belonging and membership, employment services, and Opportunities Driving School.

  • SKILLS seeks to bolster our staffing by adding Direct Support Professionals to our team, both full-time and per diem.

  • SKILLS seeks to expand awareness of our work and foster new relationships in the Kennebec, Penobscot and Somerset County communities, partnering with additional businesses and organizations for employment, volunteer and enrichment opportunities for the people SKILLS supports.

  • SKILLS will continue efforts to move forward with the Quarry Road, Waterville residential project, which recently received approval for Congressionally Directed Spending funds that will cover part of the project’s cost. The project consists of renovating and rebuilding residential properties, resulting in updated, accessible and affordable housing for 12 individuals.

  • Build a funding base for SKILLS Opportunities Driving School so it is set for success beyond the term of its current primary supporting grant, which is set to end in 2024.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

SKILLS has an Annual Appeal in October and an Annual Friends and Family Picnic in August. Throughout the year, contributions may be made to SKILLS on a one-time or recurring basis via https://skillsinc.net/supportskills. Checks may also be sent to SKILLS Inc., 461 Hartland Road, St. Albans, ME 04971.

Giving Opportunities

Every gift made to SKILLS helps the organization in its work to support more than 100 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are living in central Maine as they pursue their goals, grow in independence, and lead a more enriching life.

Throughout the year, contributions may be made to SKILLS on a one-time or recurring basis via https://skillsinc.net/supportskills. Checks may also be sent to SKILLS Inc., 461 Hartland Road, St. Albans, ME 04971.

Gifts may also be directed to SKILLS Opportunities Driving School and mailed to the SKILLS administrative office at 461 Hartland Road, St. Albans, ME 04971.

Volunteer Opportunities

SKILLS is committed to being an active community member and welcomes volunteers to share their gifts with the people we support. If you have a craft, recipe or special talent to teach to a small group, we would love to hear from you. For example, a current volunteer regularly teaches cardmaking at a SKILLS community program near different holidays.

We also welcome ongoing partnerships with local businesses or organizations that can provide job shadows, employment or volunteer opportunities for the SKILLS community, or experiential opportunities. For example, individuals from SKILLS volunteer at the Somerset Humane Society and the Waterville Area Food Bank. We have had experiential excursions to locations such as Ephphatha Community Farm.

SKILLS is also seeking community members to serve on our Board of Directors, advising and supporting the organization.

Leadership

 

Kristin Overton
Executive Director

David Gilbert
Chairperson
Retired Educator

 

Board officers

Crystal Temple, RN, Vice Chairperson Acute Dialysis Nurse, DaVita Kidney Care

Bonnie Melanson, Treasurer Senior Analytics Architect, Converge Technology Solutions

Mary Nadeau, Secretary Principal, Nokomis Regional High School 

Board Members

Dr. John Baker, Physician

Hon. Dean Cray, State Representative, Maine Legislature

Kelley Holmes, Retired

Angela Pike, RN, BSN, Healthcare Quality & Compliance Management

At A Glance

 

Established: 1961

Employees: 130

Annual revenue: $8,987,856

Top funding sources

84% MaineCare

8% Room and board

6% Grants and donations

2% Other

Contact

461 Hartland Road

St. Albans, ME 04971

207-938-4615

www.skillsinc.net

Facebook: facebook.com/skillsincmaine

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/skills-inc.

Instagram: @skillsincmaine

Awards/Accolades

Best Places to Work in Maine, 2023 and Kerryn Morin named a 2022 Maine Association of Community Service Providers Direct Support Professional of the Year.

Mission Statement

To ensure adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism have the same things we all want: a safe place to live, people who care about them, and to live, work and belong in their communities.

Service locations

Communities in Kennebec, Penobscot and Somerset counties.