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Sponsored by: Volunteers of America Northern New England
Updated: September 23, 2019 2019 Giving Guide

Volunteers of America Northern New England

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

Leadership

Richard Hooks Wayman: President and CEO
Gail Evans: Board Chairperson; Community Volunteer

Board officers

Brad MacDonald: Board Treasurer; Senior Financial Analyst, IDEXX


Board Members

Malisa Blessington: System Director of Grant Services, Northern Light Health

Kelly Bunch: Deputy Register of Probate, Cumberland County

Carmen Dorsey: Program Director, The Opportunity Alliance

Mark Doty: Pastor, Hammond Street Congregational Church

Sarah Higgins: Account Executive, Spectrum Reach

Polly Miller Legere: Community Volunteer

Kristy Ouellette: Extension Educator, 4H Youth and Family Development

Eric French: Manager of Financial Planning, MaineHealth

At a glance

Established: 1992
Employees: 174
Annual revenue: $11,821,201.63

Top funding sources

Government: 86%
Program services revenue: 10%
Public support (including private donors, businesses and foundations): 4%

Contact

14 Maine St., Ste. 100
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 373-1140

www.voanne.org
www.facebook.com/VOA.NorthernNewEngland
www.twitter.com/VOANNE

Awards/Accolades

Cabin in the Woods: 2017 Jane’s Trust grant award; 2017 Doree Taylor Charitable grant award; 2018 Team Depot grant; and the 2018 Housing Ministries of New England grant; Behavioral Health: 2018 Affordable Housing Program grant; Moral Injury: $20,000 from VOA Ministry Endowment Fund; Ministry: $20,000 from VOA Ministry Endowment Fund; 2018 VOA National Leadership Award in Ministry; 2018 - 25 Years Celebration of Camp POSTCARD; 2018 United Midcoast Charities Grant for the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center; 2018 Leadership Award, Reverend Dr. Al Boyce; 2019 Home Depot Foundation grant for The Country Villa

Mission Statement

Volunteers of America is the charity that always steps forward to help the most vulnerable and take on the most difficult tasks to help the most underserved. Our goal is to reach out and uplift the human condition and provide opportunity for individual and community involvement.

Service Locations

Maine and New Hampshire