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V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I 80 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 Shawn Sullivan, Board Vice President: Journalist Anthony Cataldi, Board Treasurer: Chief Operating Officer, Partners Bank Mary Frances Frank, Board Secretary: Active Community Member BOARD DIRECTORS Dennis Byrd: Chief Operating Officer, Kennebunk Savings Roger Caron: Southern Maine Medical Center Willie Dumont: Garnsey Brothers Insurance Greg Patterson: PATCO Construction Hans Olsen: Community Member Jessie L. Krall: Lawyer Dina DellaPasqua: Administrative Coordinator, York Hospital Waban 2022 GOALS Waban runs comprehensive programs throughout southern Maine, which help children and adults with developmen- tal disabilities live the most fulfilling lives possible. Looking forward to the remainder of 2021 and 2022, Waban will: f Undergo a new round of strategic planning to assess long-term goals as well as evaluate some of our most pressing challenges. f Continue to respond to the increas- ing incidence of autism in children (1 in 54) 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. Established: 1966 / Employees: 285 / Annual revenue: $18,932,686 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 93% Program Revenue 5% Other 2% 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 f In-kind: Donations of goods or services, recreational or other equipment are gratefully accepted f Adopt-a-Trail: Choose a portion of our handicapped-accessible Trails to develop and maintain for accessibility. f Matching gifts or stock gifts VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Support from the community and volun- teers help make our work possible. For more information about the best way to volun- teer at Waban, please contact our volunteer coordinator by calling (207) 324-7955. f Using specialized and up-to-date technology to enable a continuum of care as our Members age in place; f Increase access to the wider commu- nity for our adult members through work, recreation and skill building. f Increase the use of technology to aug- ment our staff capabilities e.g. our newest venture, Tech Works, which uses tech- nology to support members remotely. f Seek innovative ways to strengthen our Direct Care workforce, includ- ing enhanced training, advocacy and workplace wellness that emphasizes a holistic approach to staff support. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES The Annual Waban Telethon is Waban's foremost fundraising event: f In May of 2022, we'll shift the focus of the previous 50 years to create a new live event, centered at our historic waterfront camp. is important fundraiser benefits Waban's Fraser-Ford Child Develop- ment Center and its Children's Case Management and Outpatient Services. Every September Waban hosts its annual Golf Tournament. is year on Friday, September 24, we'll host Waban's 10 th annual tournament. f Funds raised at the golf tournament support Waban's athletes at the Maine Special Olympics. Annual Fund Drive. f 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 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 Projects Inc. 5 Dunaway Drive Sanford, ME 04073 P H O T O S / C O U R T E S Y O F WA B A N