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X X I I 102 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 2026 GOALS � Open a new regional Peer Center in Brunswick � Open a new substance use IOP in Brunswick � Open new mobile crisis field offices in Oxford and Franklin counties � Fundraise for and rehab an existing 8,000 square-foot building on our Saco campus to create Maine's first Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Sweetser holds both large-impact events and community-based events with our corporate partners and supporters to fuel our mission including: � Jack Chevrolet Golf Classic: a popu- lar charity tournament held each year at Dunegrass in Old Orchard Beach � Auction & Gala: our largest annual fundraising event held in September at Brick South on ompson's Point with live music, hors d'oeuvres, hundreds of silent and live auction items to bid on, and hosted by News Center Maine's Lee Goldberg � Smiles for Sweetser Comedy Show: a night of laughs with regional come- dians at the Italian Heritage Center with our friends at Binnie Media � Benefit Concerts: talented local musicians support our mission with performances at venues like Vinegar Hill � Spring Into Hope Maine Fashion Show: highlights the creative arts while reducing mental health stigma with our friends at WMTW Channel 8. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES In addition to event sponsorships, you can help bring Maine children home and give Maine families hope. Sweetser is constructing Maine's first psychiatric residential treatment facility in Saco. Such a program doesn't exist in Maine. Currently, over 70 youth are sent out of state to expensive care as far away as Oklahoma, away from their natural supports like family and f riends. In addition, Maine's most at-risk youth are languishing in ERs because of a lack of therapeutic space and treatment options. Together we can develop a solution. You have an opportunity to be part of this great project as a corporate or individual Partner in Hope. Every child deserves access to treatment, support, and hope. FMI contact our Development Director, Jodie Hansen, at (207) 294-4476 or jhansen@sweetser.org. Give hope today. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Last year, over 900 volunteer hours were completed by our corporate and civic group partners. Volunteers enhance the quality of life for the Maine children and families we serve at our various campuses. If you're looking for ways to have a greater impact, you can become a Corporator, join our Development Committee or event-specific committees, or serve on our Board of Directors. Your contribution will be vital in helping us fight mental health stigma and increase access to treatment. Sweetser BOARD OFFICERS James A. Nylund Vice Chair Partner/Vice President, GoodNylund- Wealth Management of Steward Partners William J. Zafirson Treasurer Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, Bellwether Community Credit Union Michele C. Del Tergo Secretary Portfolio Manager, Bangor Savings Bank BOARD MEMBERS Craig Alie Retired (Chief Revenue Officer, Computershare) Anna-Marie DiPasquale Retired (Social Worker, Concord High School) Diane H. Donaldson Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Team Lender, Bangor Savings Bank Michelle R. LaChapelle Director of Engineering; Product, Strategy, & Compliance, Liberty Mutual Jay McCreight Retired (Maine Legislature) Steve McGrath Retired (CFO, H.A. Mapes Inc.) Gregory R. Prince Retired (Account Manager, Franklin Printing) Brynn Riley Clinical Quality Director, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Dr. Margaret A. Shepp Retired (Physician) Ludmila Tutunaru Retired (CFO, Volunteers of America NNE) Jayne Van Bramer President & CEO Jessica A. Demers Chair Lawyer Established: 1828 / Employees: 560 / Annual revenue: $53,300,000 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 62% MaineCare 17% Grant funding 9% State agencies and local school districts 8% Private insurance and self-pay 2% Fundraising 1% Endowment return earmarked for operations 1% Other CONTACT 50 Moody St., Saco, ME 04072 www.Sweetser.org SweetserMentalHealth @SweetserMaine SweetserMentalHealth sweetser AWARDS/ACCOLADES Sweetser's President & CEO, Jayne Van Bramer, made the Top Women Leaders of 2025 list by Women We Admire; Sweetser's Chief HR Officer, Holly Hall, was awarded the 2025 PDS Vista Leadership Award; Sweetser's Chief Communications Officer, Justin Chenette, was named to Mainebiz's 40 Under 40 list and the University of Maine at Augusta awarded him a Distinguished Alumni Award MISSION STATEMENT Sweetser envisions a world where mental health stigma is eliminated and access to treatment and recovery is possible for all. Sweetser is a behavioral health nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support and hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services, serving over 12,000 Maine children, adults, and families. SERVICE LOCATIONS Walk-in Hope & Healing Centers in Brunswick, Sanford, and Lewiston along with statewide coverage of various programs and services. AT A GLANCE Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber ribbon cutting of our full-service pharmacy at our Brunswick Hope & Healing Center