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V O L . X X X N O. X X I I 16 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 24 – 2 0 2 5 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E Yes, you've heard of us. We're the largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing in Northern New England. We've been making our communities stronger for over 50 years. Our mission: Avesta improves lives and strengthens communities by promoting and providing quality affordable homes for people in need. Did someone say need? MAINE needs 38,500 homes right now and will need another 37,900 to 45,800 homes by 2030. Let's join forces with our skills, passions and generosity to make lasting, effective change for individuals, families, and our communities – for the next 50 years. 2025 GOALS ese are the priorities that move us forward: � To increase and preserve the housing supply and accelerate the creation of new affordable homes � To promote housing access and stability for residents to succeed with dignity � To be an exceptional place to work because our mission starts from within � To advance diversity, equity, and inclusion to model our mission rooted in social justice � To promote climate resiliency, sustainability, and equity GIVING OPPORTUNITIES We invite everyone to address the housing crisis with us through philanthropy. � Gifts to Continue Building Quality Homes: Support the creation of more housing for aging adults, for Maine's workforce, for rural residents, and to fulfill site-based Housing First needs. � Land Donations: Help set the foundation for a vibrant community and make affordable housing a reality more quickly. � Support for Resident Ser vices: Prom o t e h o u s i n g s t a b i l i t y by connecting residents to community resources. � Commitment to Renewable Energy: Help Avesta mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. To learn more about Avesta's work, our community impact, and opportunities to support us, visit our website or contact Zoë Alexis Scott, corporate and major gifts officer, at ZScott@AvestaHousing. org or 207-476-9301. BOARD OFFICERS Dr. Renee Fay-LeBlanc Vice Chair, Chief Medical Officer, Greater Portland Health Tim Agnew Treasurer, General Partner, Bold Ocean Ventures Peter Pitegoff Secretary, Professor and Former Dean, University of Maine School of Law BOARD MEMBERS Peter Bass President, Random Orbit Inc. Janice de Lima Vice President, Norway Savings Bank James Elkins Career Counselor, Career Planning Services Jim Hanley President, Wishcamper Companies Inc. Alice Kabore Program Director, Hope Acts Chomba Kaluba Founder/Owner, Energy Iz Everything LLC Debra Orellana-Mejia Co-owner, E&D Painting LLC Nathan Poore Town Manager, Falmouth Dr. Julia Redding Medical Director, Maine Medical Partners Lynne Roche Fundraising Executive, retired Amy Smith Executive Director, Healthy Homeworks Douglas Stockbridge President, Rollins Management Group Inc. Kimberly Twitchell Senior Director of Affordable Housing, NBT Bank Rebecca Hatfield President & CEO Andrea Dodge Patstone Chair, Coastal Region President, MaineHealth AT A GLANCE Established: 1972 / Employees: 302 / Annual revenue: $55.5 million TOP FUNDING SOURCES 53% Private 37.5% Federal 4.9% State 4.6% Grants CONTACT 307 Cumberland Ave. Portland, ME 04101 (207) 553-7777 www.AvestaHousing.org @AvestaHousing linkedin.com/company/ avestahousing/ AvestaHousing AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2024: • Best Places to Work in Maine 2024 — Best Companies Group • Best Property Management Company — Portland, Maine, Best of 2024 Awards • LeadingAge 2024 Visionary Award: 75 State Street — LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire • Best Senior Living (Bronze Award): Avesta Housing — Portland Radio Group Best of the 207 • Merit Award: West End Apartments — AIA Maine 2024 Design Awards 2023: • Best Property Management Company — Portland Old Port Best of 2023 Awards • Stephen B. Mooers Award: Rebecca Hatfield, President & CEO, MaineHousing • Exemplary Smart Growth Development Award: West End Apartments — GrowSmart Maine • SoPo Sustainability Award: West End Apartments — City of South Portland • Notable Project Award: Gauvreau Place — Maine Real Estate & Development Association MISSION STATEMENT Avesta improves lives and strengthens communities by promoting and providing quality affordable homes for people in need. SERVICE LOCATIONS Maine and New Hampshire Avesta Housing Image by Trent Bell