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N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E Woodfords Family Services 2024 GOALS In addition to continuing to provide high quality, evidence-based programs and services for children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through its unique continuum of needs-responsive programs and services, throughout the upcoming year the agency will continue to: f Be responsive to the challenging needs of the individuals we serve by expanding critical clinical, educational, family support and training programs. f Substantially expand upon its existing Central Maine service delivery portfolio to help address service accessibility and availability throughout the area. f Advocate for increased mental and behavioral health service capacity, and the development of needs responsive services throughout the state of Maine. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Businesses and donors can contribute to Woodfords events through donations, sponsorships, item solicitations and committee membership. Agency events include: Woodfords' Cornhole Classic: First held in 2023 and returning in spring 2024, this event brought more than 250 spectators and 50 teams to the Gorham Sports Center in support of Woodfords' programs and services. Family Fun Day: Welcomes more than 600 attendees annually each July at the Maine Wildlife Park. Family Fun Day offers attendees a chance to connect and celebrate being a part of the Woodfords community in a unique and accessible setting. Auction Gala: With more than 250 silent and live auctions items, cocktails, live entertainment and dinner, this event offers a night out that you are sure to never forget. Held annually in September, the event welcomes more than 300 attendees each year. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Woodfords' Holiday Giving Program supports consumers and their families with winter clothing, heat, food and holiday gifts. A gift of just $25 can support a anksgiving meal for four and $50 can purchase new boots and a warm coat for a growing child. Support this effort through a direct donation or by matching employee gifts to the program. Consider a donation to the agency's Family Emergency Fund, which provides basic needs assistance to consumers and families served by Woodfords' Case Management Programs in times of financial hardship. Consider a monetary or in-kind donation of tickets, passes or annual memberships to the agency 's Community Fund, which provides barrier-reduced access to inclusive community experiences for consumers throughout the agency. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Get involved with Woodfords through service on a committee, hosting a fundraiser, offering an in-kind service or volunteering at one of the agency's events. If you are interested in learning more about the unique ways you and your business can contribute to Woodfords mission, reach out to the agency's Development Department at development@woodfords. org to start brainstorming today! BOARD OFFICERS Barbara Redmond Vice President, Retired, Maine Chief Deputy Secretary of State Mark Foster Secretary, Market Manager, M&T Bank Brooke Woodbury Treasurer, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Camden National Bank BOARD MEMBERS Morgan Cramer Project Manager III – Finance Technology, UNUM Robert Fairbrother Consumer Michèle Gasco Vice President, Customer Experience Manager, M&T Bank Sean Grant Consumer Brem Stoner Assistant Principal, Wentworth School Maureen Zemrak Owner, Broker and Relator, Locations Real Estate Group Mark Eves Executive Director Peter Hall Board President Established: 1967 / Employees: 430 / Annual revenue: $37,956,711 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 80% MaineCare 15% State of Maine (DHHS/ DOE) 4% Other 1% Private fundraising CONTACT 15 Saunders Way, Suite 900 Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 878-9663 Central Maine Office 747 Western Ave., #2 Manchester, ME 04351 Southern Maine Office 5 Fletcher St., Suite 2 Kennebunk, ME 04043 www.woodfords.org @WoodfordsFamilyServices AWARDS/ACCOLADES Woodfords received re-accreditation for the period of 2021-2024 from the Council on Accreditation whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services. MISSION STATEMENT Woodfords Family Services is committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities. The agency serves more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmen- tal disabilities and their families through a wide variety of programs and services each year. SERVICE LOCATIONS Woodfords provides direct services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern and Central Maine and provides training and professional development opportuni- ties statewide. AT A GLANCE 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests VO L . X X I X N O. X X I I 104 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 3 – 2 0 24