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V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I 34 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 21– 2 0 2 2 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD OFFICERS Caroline Sample, Board Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Hermeet Kohli Yusuf Abdi John Bauer John Ochira Israa Enan Yahya Hussein Djamal Maldoum Ladislas Nzeyimana Marcelle Medford FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES We have an exciting match opportu- nity going on right now to support the expansion of our Youth Mentor program. In an attempt to work towards digital equity, Gateway is looking to purchase and provide iPads to Mentor Program participants. anks to an anonymous donor, we have a matching gift oppor- tunity up to a total of $10,000. Make your gift count double and help us reach our goal of expanding our programming and increasing tech and communication access for the youth we serve in Lewis- ton. Donate online via our website to the Youth Mentor Program to participate in the matching gift campaign or men- tion it in the memo line of your check. Once we unlock the full matching gift, we plan to celebrate all supporters via social media and newsletter blasts. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We are launching an Opportunity Board project soon for the New Mainer com- munity we serve. e idea is that it would be a kind of job board; for every list- ing we put on the Opportunity Board, there would be some degree of existing connection between Gateway and the organization. It would be an opportu- nity for participants to use Gateway as a conduit for networking, and it would be an opportunity for businesses to cul- tivate great talent. At this point, we are gauging interest from the business com- munity. If you or your business would like to engage in this project, or start a Established: 2016 / Employees: 10 / Annual revenue: $306,038 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 60% Government Grants 35% Foundation Grants 2% Individual Donations 2% In-Kind Contributions 1% Corporate Grants CONTACT 501 Forest Ave. Portland, ME 04103 (207) 457-5714 124 Canal St., Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 536-5999 www.gcsmaine.org GatewayCommunityServicesMaine @gateway.maine AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2020 Census Bureau Community Partnership and Engagement Recognized Member / ED Abdullahi Ali was one of four Metamorphosis Award honorees (2020), recognized by Coffee by Design / Rebel Blend Fund Award (2019) MISSION STATEMENT Gateway Community Services, Maine (GCSM) seeks to encourage, support and build healthy connections within oneself and others in order to promote vibrancy and well-being, along with welcoming communi- ties where all people feel accepted, valued and have a sense of belonging. SERVICE LOCATIONS Greater Lewiston/Auburn and Greater Portland Abdullahi Ali, Executive Director Joe Marro, Board Co-Chair Dana Glass: Board Co-Chair AT A GLANCE Gateway Community Services Maine conversation about giving, please email Aleena at aleena.blankenship@gate- waycommunityservice.org. We also have an annual fund campaign coming up at the end of the year. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Sign up to be a volunteer tutor with Gateway's tutoring program! No prior experience is necessary to join our team of tutors; all you need is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn alongside the students you work with. is program is an awesome opportunity to connect with Lewiston and Portland-area students while working with a great community of other volunteer tutors and Gateway staff. Work long-term with a single stu- dent or volunteer for one-time tutoring appointments. Visit our website to learn more, inquire, and sign up! 2022 GOALS Since the end of 2020, our team and orga- nization has grown tremendously. Our 2021 annual budget is almost $800,000 and we have been growing the team to support our programming and respond to community needs, especially during these emergent times. Our goals for 2021/2022 are to main- tain the organization's level of responsive- ness and flexibility, while balancing that with system building and strategy for the future that sustains our programs support- ing the New Mainer community through programs like our familiar Community Health Work, Tutoring, Mentoring, and Community Youth Coalition programs. is year, we have been working on a strategic plan while building operational systems that support our growth. Our strategic plan asserts our intended focus areas of: leadership, wellness and community. is is reflected in our current programming and will guide our further growth and com- munity impact, such as developing our community health work, deepening our commitment to racial justice and reducing social isolation through our Youth Mentor Program. We look forward to sharing our continued community success with all our constituents and supporters. P H O T O S / C O U R T E S Y O F G AT E WAY C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S M A I N E