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V O L . X X X I N O. X X I I 28 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 5 – 2 0 2 6 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E The Center for Grieving Children 2026 GOALS Our vision is that all children and families have access to grief support at no cost for as long as necessary. We want every person in Maine to know about the Center's services so that no one has to grieve alone. Goal 1: Provide high-quality grief peer support programs for Maine children and their families in-person at the Center's Portland and Sanford locations and virtually. Goal 2: Support schools, workplaces and agencies through crisis response services and grief-related education and training. Goal 3: Lead community response to challenges and emerging needs related to supporting grieving children and families. Goal 4: Meaningfully recognize the volunteers, donors and business sponsors who keep the Center's services free for families. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES e Center for Grieving Children hosts both smal l and large-sc ale events throughout the year. Please visit our website for the latest details, or www.cgcmaine.org/donate to support us today. Each February, we look forward to our annual LOVE Gala, the Center's largest fundraising event. Both sponsorships and individual tickets will be available for this meaningful evening of connection and community. Our Corporate Partner Program also provides local businesses with great visibility and employee volunteer opportunities. Depending on the giving level, year-round partnerships include recognition at our events, webinars, conferences, and tailored communications. Beloved business supporters can also donate a percentage of sales or create their own customized fundraiser to support the Center. Many opportunities are available! GIVING OPPORTUNITIES � Individual Donors help create dependable revenue for the Center by making annual gifts. � "Friends of Hope" is our monthly giving program that spreads giving throughout the year. � Corporate Par tners invest in a relationship with great returns for businesses, employees, the community and the Center. � Contributions are made to the Center in memory or honor of a loved one, or to mark a special occasion or company milestone. � Bequests leave a legacy of support, by joining the Bill Hemmens Society, ensuring our services will be available for children and families for years to come. � #GivingTuesday – Dec. 2, 2025 � Center Day of Giving – early June VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are at the heart of the Center's service and work throughout the community. � Program Facilitators make a weekly commitment to our peer-based grief support groups for children and their adult family members. e Center provides excellent training and ongoing support. � Event volunteers help make our fundraising events successful. We welcome individuals and groups of employees to assist at our events. � Office volunteers assist with a variety of projects on a one-time or ongoing basis. � Employee volunteer groups can hold their own fundraiser to benefit the Center or complete special projects in collaboration with the Center. BOARD OFFICERS Lindsey Kerkela, Vice President, HR Generalist, Open Technology Fund Jennifer Kimball, Secretary, Chief Accounting Officer, WEX Andrew Baldacci, Treasurer, CEO, Saber Simulations, LLC Kim Donnelly, Immediate Past President, Executive Vice President, Director of Wealth & Business, Maine Community Bank Jerry Lyon, At Large, Manager, FirstLight Communications Brian Morin, At Large, Head of Disability and State Programs, Guardian Life Bryan J. Shumway, At Large BOARD MEMBERS Michael Anderson, Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP Kathy Baker, Rental Manager/Agent, Kennebunk Beach Realty, Inc. Kelly Barton, President, Behavioral Health, MaineHealth Christopher Bender, President, Northcross Group Brian Cho, Vice President, Transformation, Strategy & Corporate Development, Convera Doug Currier, Partner, Verrill Jessica Estes Lily Hanstein, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Communications, MEMIC Kimberly Marcotte Holly Margeson Gamache, Adjunct Professor/Trainer, York County Community College Shannon Moore, Senior Client Service Associate, Morgan Stanley, Breakwater Group Diane Mutagoma, Senior Attorney Recruiter, Bernstein Shur Michael Neff, Portfolio Manager, R.M. Davis Elizabeth Plizga, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications Eric Swanson, Vice President, Claims, Patrons Oxford Insurance Co. Gretchen Johnson Executive Director Jack Yao President Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, MEMIC Established: 1987 / Employees: 12 / Annual revenue: $1,325,129 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 43% Individual and corporate 29% Events 21% Grants 7% Other CONTACT 555 Forest Ave. Portland, ME 04101 (207) 775-5216 www.cgcmaine.org @cgcmaine @cgcmaine @the-center-for-grieving-children AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2023: 9th Annual Red Sox IMPACT Awards 1st Place Winners in Maine 2023: Certificate of Special Recognition from Senator Angus King for the Center for Grieving Children's 35th Anniversary 2024: Declaration of National Children's Grief Awareness Month (November) by Gov. Janet Mills MISSION STATEMENT The Center for Grieving Children's mission is to provide a safe space, loving peer support, outreach and education to grieving children, teens, families and the community. SERVICE LOCATIONS Most of the Center's participants reside in Cumberland and York counties. We also serve other Maine counties and parts of New Hampshire virtually. AT A GLANCE