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V O L . X X X I N O. X X I I 22 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 Boots2Roots enduring goals are to 1) to have military-members, Veterans, and military spouses hired within 60 days of arriving to the state (95% success rate); and 2) for our "Teammates" to stay in their first post-military job for at least 12 months (96% success rate). For 2025 and 2026 we are seeking to increase the number of Veterans and their families enrolled in the Boots2Roots "Transition-to-Work" program to over 250 each year. EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Please join Boots2Roots' staff, volunteers and stakeholders every third ursday of the month for "Thirsty Thursday." It's a casual opportunity to learn about Boots2Roots, meet our "teammates" (potential employees) and explore ways to help bring more Veterans and their families to Maine. Email boots2roots@ boots2roots.org or follow us on Linke- dIn for more about our next "Thirsty ursday" destination. We are also active members of the Maine State Chamber as well as the Portland, Bangor, Kennebec Valley, Penobscot Bay, and Lewiston/ Auburn Chambers of Commerce. We look forward to connecting at a future chamber event. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Boots2Roots is seeking long-term diversified funding in support of efforts to bring more military talent to Maine's workforce. Primary funding sources his- torically include a diverse set of Maine business partners, private foundations and state/federal government. Boots2Roots doesn't charge for its services and has no organic revenue stream, so long-term partnerships are essential to success. For those interested in learning about partnership levels and how to support Boots2Roots, please reach out to our executive director and/or visit our web- site and select the "donate" tab. We welcome new partners who are ready to move this important mission forward for Maine's newest Veterans and for Maine's workforce. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Boots2Roots has an abundance of vol- unteer opportunities. These include working as a member of our Advisory Board to develop ways to connect Vet- erans to Maine employers; acting as a Peer-Mentor for transitioning military members and their families; and resume, interview, and career coaching. You don't have to be a Veteran to volunteer. We are looking for people who have a passion for helping people and contributing to best-outcomes for Maine. AT A GLANCE Established: 2016 / Employees: 5 / Annual revenue: $201,850.97 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 64% State/Federal Government 18% Private Foundations 16% Maine Businesses 2% Individuals CONTACT 5 Depot St., Suite 12 Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 707-3040 www.boots2roots.org Boots2RootsMaine linkedin.com/company/boots2roots/ AWARDS/ACCOLADES Boots2Roots is a proud recipient of a FY2023 Community Grant. Both U.S. Sen. Angus King's and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree's offices supported Boots2Roots for this award. The funds are already having an impact, with more active-duty military, Veterans and military spouses finding work and putting down roots in Maine than ever before. MISSION STATEMENT Boots2Roots assists active duty servicemembers, Veterans, and military spouses transition to meaningful work in Maine while providing a pipeline of talent to Maine employers. Boots2Roots is seeking best outcomes for Veterans and Maine employers. There is never a charge for our services. SERVICE LOCATIONS Boots2Roots is a statewide organization. We've assisted military members find work with over 180 large and small Maine employers from Berwick to Presque Isle. Boots2Roots BOARD OFFICERS Kathleen Trost Secretary, Deputy Director, Maine Workers' Compensation Board Nathan Dunlap Treasurer, Senior Manager, Berry Dunn BOARD MEMBERS Pawel Binczyk (Veteran) Attorney, Fisher Phillips Allyson Combs Director of HR Services, General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works Bryan Fuller (Veteran) Human Resources Business Partner, MMG Insurance Mike Griffin Executive Director Mid-Market, JP Morgan Chase Matt Harmon Senior Vice President, Claims, MEMIC John Varuolo National Sales Director, UNUM Laura Wolfson Senior HR Director, Morrison Center Randy Bell Executive Director Carrie Arsenault Chair Senior Vice President, Medical Group, Northern Light Health "Employer Outreach" Thirsty Thursday Holiday Edition