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V O L . X X V I I I N O. X X I 80 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 2 – 2 0 2 3 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD OFFICERS Kirstin McQuillan 1st Vice President, Real Estate Broker, Century 21 Nason Realty Sean Wallace Treasurer, Managing Director, Sappi Leah Foti Secretary, Behavioral Health Professional, Kids Peace BOARD MEMBERS Daniel Booth: Past President, Retired Hospital Operations Director Rachel Card: Family Nurse Practitioner, Northern Light Inland Hospital John Dalton: Retired Hospital CEO Paul Goodof: Private Trustee and Fiduciary Sarah Grinnell: Human Resources Generalist, Pike Industries Jill Huard: Licensed Real Estate Broker, Century 21 Surette Realty Ryan Toothaker: Program Manager of Brewer, Fedcap Inc. – Families Forward 2023 GOALS As an organization that works closely with families and children, it is a priority that MCH is trauma-informed to promote the greatest sense of safety for all – clients and staff. Over the past two years, MCH has deepened its focus on understanding the widespread impact of trauma. is year, MCH began sharing its experiences and knowledge about becoming a trauma- informed organization with other groups in its community through its Connected Families Program. In 2022 and 2023, it is a goal of MCH to continue to be a trauma-informed leader in Maine as the organization shifts with the changing needs of the 3,000 people – families, adults, teens, and children – who receive services and assistance through MCH's core programs: � Family Adoption Program � Family Counseling Center � Teen Parent Education Program � Connected Families Project � Christmas Program FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES MCH supporters across the state raise resources for the MCH mission – to build and strengthen families and their children – including the Friends of Maine Children's Home (the Friends). The Friends is an organization focused on raising funds and providing volunteers to support MCH programs, holding a Lobster Roll Lunch fundraiser each fall, and engaging volunteers to support the annual Christmas Program. The MCH staff and board members plan four events annually: � Annual Meeting Celebration in January � Summer Fun for Good raffle in May and June � Christmas in July toy drive and campaign in July � Community Block Party in November Corporate support is essential to meeting annual needs. Anyone interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities can call Development Director Elizabeth Barron at (207) 873-4253 extension 217 or email her at ebarron@ mainechildrenshome.org. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES MCH welcomes charitable gifts and donations that meet your personal and corporate philanthropic and legacy- building goals. � Individualized legacy gift and planned giving, such as: bequests, appreciated securities, charitable distributions, charitable trusts, real estate, etc. � Sponsorships of MCH programs and events, which offer sponsors broad exposure with promotions on the MCH website and marketing materials. � Annual, quarterly, or monthly donations to MCH's "Red Stocking Fund", which supports the more than 3,000 Maine people receiving services from MCH each year. Donations can also be designated to support specific MCH programs. � In-kind donations of new books, warm clothing, boots, board games, batteries, and toys, which are needed to meet all the needs of holiday gift boxes for children across Maine through MCH's Christmas Program. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MCH typically welcomes volunteers from local schools, colleges, civic clubs, and businesses to complete activities and projects for MCH programs. Volunteers can contribute through the following: Established: 1899 / Employees: 28 / Annual revenue: $1,769,793 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 30% Client fees 17% Endowments 17% Contributions 12% In-Kind 8% Trust/Bequests 8% Grants 4% Rent 4% Dividends/Interest CONTACT 93 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-4253 MaineChildrensHome.org @mechildrenshome AWARDS/ACCOLADES Four-Star Charity Recognition and Charity Navigator for Fiscal Responsibility for the past seven years The only Maine-based adoption program accredited by the Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Monitoring Entity (IAAME) for ethical standards of practice in the intercountry adoption of children 2022 No. 1 Charitable organization in Morning Sentinel Readers' Choice Awards MISSION STATEMENT MCH builds and strengthens families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life. The organization achieves this mission through a trauma-informed approach, creating a great sense of safety for the children, adults, families, caregivers, teachers, and communities that MCH works with, and for MCH staff. SERVICE LOCATIONS While most of the children, youth, and families served by Maine Children's Home (MCH) are from Kennebec and Somerset counties, MCH's Family Adoption Program, Connected Families Program, and Christmas Program are offered across the state of Maine. MCH's campus is located in Waterville. Richard Dorian Executive Director Daniel Santos Board President AT A GLANCE Maine Children's Home � Join the Friends of Maine Children's Home (the Friends) e Friends are goodwill ambassadors that help promote and carry out activities as well as fundraising support to provide resources to grow and maintain MCH's core programs. � Assist with Christmas Program at MCH � Assist with other MCH Programs � Find out about serving on the board of directors or other planning or development committees Anyone interested in learning more about group volunteer opportunities at MCH can call Development Director Elizabeth Barron at (207) 873-4253 or email her at ebarron@mainechildrenshome.org. The staff at Maine Children's Home (MCH) hold placed blue pinwheels at the front of the MCH campus for 2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month. Parents and their children who are enrolled in the Teen Parent Education Program pose during an Easter egg hunt in 2022. 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests