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Sponsored by: Woodfords Family Services
Updated: September 26, 2022 2022 Giving Guide

Woodfords Family Services

2023 Goals

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.

The agency will continue to be responsive to our consumers’ changing needs by expanding critical educational, clinical, family support and training programs; advocating for more adequate mental and behavioral health service capacity throughout the state; and advocating for more state funding for early intervention services such as therapeutic preschools.

Fundraising/Event Opportunities

Held in the fall, 300 area business leaders, consumer families and elected officials typically attend Woodfords annual Auction Gala. More than 250 items are up for bid in both silent and live auctions. Sponsorship, item donation, committee service, and ticket purchase are ways that businesses and donors can get involved. This year’s event will be held on Oct. 15, 2022 at the Portland Sheraton Oaks. Woodfords’ Superhero 5k is held in early June at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. More than 200 costumed registrants run or walk the wooded trails. A local brewery hosts the after-party. Businesses and donors can sponsor the event, register to participate, or make an online donation. FMI about these events or hosting a fundraiser of your own to benefit Woodfords, email development@woodfords.org.

Giving Opportunities

Woodfords’ Holiday Giving Campaign supports consumers and families with winter clothing, heat, food and holiday gifts. Just $25 sponsors a Thanksgiving meal for four. A $50 gift card buys a warm jacket and boots for a child or adult. Support people in your community with special needs through a donation to the campaign or by matching employee gifts to the Campaign. Purchase something from our Amazon Wish List. Donate to our Family Emergency Fund administered by our Case Management Team, which helps families with unexpected urgent needs. Support Woodfords Community Fund through the donation of tickets, passes or gift cards to sporting events, entertainment venues or food or retail shops. The Fund helps our consumers experience community life.

Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved with Woodfords through service on an event planning committee. Host a fundraising event on behalf of Woodfords at your location and raise awareness about autism and other special needs among your employees and business contacts. Help us find community activities for consumers and families. Does your company have tickets or passes to donate? Do you have a connection to a vendor or business that does? Volunteer your time to meet with a member of our development team to brainstorm ways to get involved that match your mission, marketing and community engagement efforts by emailing development@woodfords.org. Follow us on Facebook.

Leadership

 

Board officers

Mark Eves: Executive Director

 

Peter Hall, CPA, Board President: Audit Manager, Smith and Associates, CPAs

 

Barbara Redmond, Board Vice President: Retired Chief Deputy Secretary of State, Maine Department of Secretary of State

Mark Foster, Board Secretary: Market Manager, M&T Bank

Brook Woodbury, Board Treasurer: Vice President, Portfolio Manager-Commercial Real Estate Division, Camden National Bank

 

Board members

Morgan Cramer: Project Manager III-Finance Technology, Unum

Marietta Dyer: Parent Advocate

Robert Fairbrother: Woodfords Consumer

Sean Grant: Woodfords Consumer

Brem Stoner, MEd: Assistant Principal, Wentworth School

Maureen Zemrak: Broker, Locations Real Estate Group, Parent Advocate

At a glance

Established: 1967

Employees: 376

Annual revenue: $32,347,400

Top funding sources

76% MaineCare

17% Department of Health & Human Services

4% Private pay/other

2% Child Development Services

1% Grants/fundraising

Contact

15 Saunders Way, Suite 900, Westbrook, ME 04092

(207) 878-9663

Central Maine Office

747 Western Ave., #2, Manchester, ME 04351

Southern Maine Office

5 Fletcher St., Suite 2, Kennebunk, ME 04043

https://www.woodfords.org

https://www.facebook.com/woodfords/

https://www.twitter.com/woodfords/

Accolades

Woodfords was chosen for the Key Bank Assists Program. For every assist made by the Portland Sea Dogs during the season, the agency will receive $10.

Mindy Williams was named a 2022 National Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter of the Year for her work with Maine’s longest waiting children in foster care.

The agency received re-accreditation through the Council on Accreditation in 2021.

Mission Statement

Woodfords Family Services is committed to the support of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities.

Service locations

13 of Maine's 16 counties.

Woodfords provides direct services to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses, while also providing training and other support to hundreds of professionals, schools and organizations throughout the state.