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V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I 82 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 Christie Bane, Board Vice Chair: Project Manager, Northern Light Health David Vickrey, Board Treasurer: Managing Principal, Seabridge Advisors Andrea Itkin, Board Secretary: Writer/Director & Retired Wayfinder Teacher BOARD MEMBERS Wendelanne Augunas, LCPC: Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician, PenBay Medical Center Cyril Francis: Culture and Language Advisor, Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness Skye Green: Youth Librarian, Calais Free Library Charrisse Kaplan: Managing Partner, Family-Owned Commercial Real Estate Barbara Sullivan: Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, FCD Prevention Works/Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation 2022 GOALS Each year, Wayfinder serves 65 Maine youth who need a second chance at high school graduation. More than 60% of our students are teen parents and more than 50% have experienced housing and food insecurity. All have struggled in traditional school settings. Wayfinder students receive individu- alized, strengths-based instruction in their own homes as they work toward completion of 24 core requirements in academics, parenting, and practical life skills. In recent years, 100% of our graduates have reported increased confidence, life skills, job skills, community connection and work readiness. More than 60% have pursued post-secondary education and more than 70% have secured employ- ment within six weeks of graduation. Our goals for the coming year include: f To increase the high school gradua- tion rates of teen parents and at-risk youth in Maine f To ensure our students graduate with increased confidence, life skills, job skills, community connection, and work readiness f To increase the parenting skills of young parents enrolled in our program f To increase the post-secondary edu- cational and career success of our students FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES We have two fundraising events scheduled this year. e first is an online reprisal of our "Great Escape" auction, featur- ing five fabulous get-a-ways to bid on in time for Valentine's Day. e second is our semi-annual "Finding Our Way" live storytelling event, featuring local Maine celebrities and Wayfinder gradu- ates who will share funny, poignant and inspirational stories of finding their way, live from the stage. Be sure to save the date for this event! 7pm on April 14, 2022 at e Camden Opera House. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Every donation made to Wayfinder Schools helps ensure Maine youth are able to graduate from high school and Established: 1910 / Employees: 10.5 / Annual revenue: $734,915 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 37% Grants, Donations & Fundraising 28% Investment Income 19% Program Income 16% Trusts & Bequests CONTACT PO Box 555 Camden, ME 04843 207.236.3000 www.wayfinderschools.org wayfinderschools @WayfinderSchool @wayfinder_schools AWARDS/ACCOLADES In recent years, Wayfinder students, graduates, staff members, board members and programs have been recognized by Maine Magazine, Leaders & Luminaries, The YMCA of Southern Maine, Tree Street Youth, Maine Women's Fund, Maine Association of Nonprofits and The United Nations Association of Maine. MISSION STATEMENT Wayfinder is an alternative high school serving teen parents and other Maine youth who need a second chance at graduation. Our mission is to provide students with the experience necessary to discover their strengths and skills, connect with their families, practice personal responsibility, contribute to their communities, and earn a high school diploma. SERVICE LOCATIONS Wayfinder serves eight Maine counties: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington and York. Our main campus is located in Camden and we have outreach offices in Brunswick and Machias. Martha Kempe, Head of Schools Jerry McQueeney, Board Chair: President, Boost Employee Benefits Corporation AT A GLANCE Wayfinder Schools find post-secondary success in their Maine communities. Many of our graduates are the first in their families to complete high school. Most stay here in Maine to work and raise their families. A gift to Way- finder helps strengthen Maine families and communities for generations to come. Giving Opportunities: f Donate to our Annual Appeal f Make an Online Gift f Sponsor a Student f Sponsor a Fundraising Event f Attend/Participate in a Fundraising Event f Make a Gift in Honor of a Student, Graduate, Teacher, Friend or Loved One f Underwrite a Newsletter, Workshop or Field Trip f Consider a Legacy Gift VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Wayfinder is fortunate to have a dedi- cated team of community partners and volunteers who help ensure success for our students and our school. We can't do this important work without them. is year's volunteer opportunities include: f Mentoring Students/Leading a Workshop f Serving as an Advisor on a Graduation Project f Assisting with our Finding Our Way Event in April 2022 f Joining our Development, Fundraising & Events Committee f Assisting with Promotion of Events and Other Student & School Activities f Sharing Career Expertise and Providing Opportunities for Career Exploration I encourage all who are seeking alternative schooling to find their way with Wayfinder. It has changed my life. I can now find a stable job to provide for my family. — Nika L. Belfast, Class of 2021 When you attend this school, you will get confidence, independence, knowledge, and bravery. This school gave me everything I needed. They gave me hope. — Aya S. Portland, Class of 2021