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V O L . X X V I N O. X X I I 86 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 21 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD OFFICERS Roger Caron, Board Vice President: Health Care Professional Anthony Cataldi, Board Treasurer: Chief Operating Officer, Partners Bank Shawn Sullivan, Board Secretary: Journalist Janet Tockman, Board Immediate Past president: Mediator BOARD DIRECTORS Mary Frances Frank: Active Community Member Dennis Byrd: Chief Operating Officer, Kennebunk Savings Eric A. Andrews: Chief Credit Officer, Gorham Savings Bank Willie Dumont: Garnsey Brothers Insurance Greg Patterson: Patco Construction Hans Olsen: Fiduciary Trust Company Dina DellaPasqua: York Hospital WABAN 2021 GOALS Waban runs comprehensive programs throughout southern Maine, which help children and adults with developmental disabilities live the most fulfilling lives possible. Looking forward to 2021, our goals are to: f Continue to respond to the increas- ing incidence of autism in children (1 in 68) by encouraging early diagnosis and intervention in order to reduce lifetime care costs. f Provide enrichment opportunities in order for children and adolescents to reach their full potential. e Fraser- Ford Child Development Center provides full day, year-long special purpose therapeutic preschool and kindergarten through fourth grade programs in an inclusive environment. f Using specialized and up-to-date technology to enable a continuum of care as our Members age in place. f Increase the number and skill levels of our dedicated and committed staff through targeted workforce development, enhanced trainings and staff support. Established: 1966 / Employees: 405 / Annual revenue: $20,400,065 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 94% Program Revenue 5% Other 1% Fundraising & Grants CONTACT 5 Dunaway Drive Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 324-7955 www.waban.org wabanprojects @waban207 @waban_maine MISSION STATEMENT Waban Projects Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized to develop and operate programs which promote the general welfare and education of children and adults with developmental and other disabilities. SERVICE LOCATIONS York County and the Greater Portland area Jennifer Putnam, Executive Director Kathy Fernberg, Board President: Vice President of Elder Care Services, Southern Maine Medical Center AT A GLANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Support from the community and vol- unteers help make our work possible. For more information about the best way to volunteer at Waban, please contact our volunteer coordinator by calling (207) 324-7955. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES The Annual Waban Telethon is Waban's foremost fundraising event f In March of 2020, we shifted the telethon to an online version. And as we gear up for the 50th anniversary of the Telethon in 2021, we'll once again adapt to current conditions. is important fundraiser benefits Waban's Fraser-Ford Child Develop- ment Center and its Children's Case Management Services. 2021 will shift to a digital event with plenty of fun and great items to bid on. Every September Waban hosts its annual Golf Tournament. f Funds raised at the golf tournament support Waban's athletes at the Maine Special Olympics. Annual Fund Drive f A donation to the fund drive auto- matically enrolls donors as members of the Waban Association. Proceeds benefit all Waban programs. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES f Bequests and Donations: Giving can be easily directed toward a donor's particular area of interest. f Annual Fund Drive: Benefits all Waban programs. f Event Sponsorships: Businesses and individuals can sponsor and make contributions to any and all events. f Online: Supporters can donate by credit card or PayPal directly online at www.waban.org. f By check: Make your check pay- able to: Waban 5 Dunaway Drive Sanford, ME 04073 f In-kind: Donations of goods or ser- vices, recreational or other equipment are gratefully accepted. f Adopt-a-Trail: Choose a portion of the TREE Trails to develop and maintain for accessibility. f Matching gifts or stock gifts Waban Projects Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized to develop and operate programs which promote the general welfare and education of children and adults with developmental and other disabilities. P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F WA B A N P RO J E C T S I N C . Waban's Life Works Members enjoy a boat ride on Bauneg Beg Lake. Life Works is an accredited community and center-based day rehabilitation program serving adults with intellectual disabilities.