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V O L . X X V I I I N O. X X I 46 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 John Ochira President Marcelle Medford Vice President Yahya Hussein Treasurer Caroline Sample Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Yusuf Abdi John Bauer Dana Glass Hermeet Kohli Djamal Maldoum Ragini Malhotra Joe Marro Ladislas Nzeyimana 2023 GOALS We provide our community with youth mentorship and leadership programing, civic education and engagement opportunities, building community networks and coalitions and developing holistic and culturally competent pathways to accessing health care and social services, higher education and employment opportunities. Since 2020 GCSM has experienced tremendous growth as we work to meet the shifting needs of the New Mainer community throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic. Our 2022 annual budget is now $1.2 million thanks to several new grants and contracts, and we've hired new staff to support expanded programming in response to community needs during these challenging times. O ur 2022/2023 goals are focused on maintaining our flexibility and responsiveness to the emergent needs of the community, while also strengthening our internal infrastructure and engaging in strategic planning to ensure sustainability for our robust programming. e strategic planning process is already underway, and we have hired an assistant executive director and a director of operations to lead our internal capacity-building efforts. Grounded in our programmatic focus areas of leadership, wellness and community building, this work will enhance our current programming, guide our continued growth, and increase our community impact. We look forward to sharing our continued community success with all our constituents and supporters. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We encourage community members and businesses to consider contributing to GCSM's Holiday/Year End campaign to support our work with the New Mainers and BIPOC youth. Donations can be made on our website at https:// gcsmaine.org/donate or mailed to 501 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04103. GCSM is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and, as such, individual and business contributions are tax-deductible. Gifts can be earmarked to directly support our Youth Leadership programs, our Community Education programs or provide general organizational support. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Sign up to be a volunteer tutor with Gateway 's Community Education Established: 2016 / Employees: 22/ Annual revenue: FY22: $1,201,394.85 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 gcsmaine.org/ GatewayCommunityServicesMaine @gateway.maine @gateway.maine AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2020 Census Bureau Community Partnership and Engagement Recognized Member / Executive Director Abdullahi Ali was one of four Metamorphosis Award honorees (2020) MISSION STATEMENT GCSM serves Maine's immigrant, refugee and asylee communities in Portland and Lewiston through a wide range of programs designed to encourage, support and build healthy connections within oneself and others in order to promote vibrancy and well-being. We strive to build welcoming communities where all people feel accepted, valued and have a sense of belonging. Our goal is to make Maine an inclusive and meaningful home for all – a place where communities are connected, and all people thrive. As an organization, we have a strong youth empowerment focus while also being committed to intergenerational growth and community-building for all. SERVICE LOCATIONS Greater Lewiston/Auburn and Greater Portland Abdullahi Ali Executive Director Deqa Dhalac Assistant Executive Director AT A GLANCE Gateway Community Services Maine 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests 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 learners 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. We offer several tutoring models for you to pick from: work long- term with a single student, volunteer for one-time tutoring appointments or join our team at the weekly drop-in tutoring hosted at local hotel shelters. Visit our website to learn more, inquire and sign up! https://gcsmaine.org/education.