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V O L . X X X I I N O. X X I I 108 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 6 – 2 0 2 7 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2027 GOALS For the 2026/2027 fiscal year, The Salvation Army Northern New England Division aims to deepen its impact across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Key goals include: f Raise $1.7 million through the Red Kettle Campaign. f Support more than 50,000 children through youth programs. f Distribute over 65,000 toys during the holiday season. f Provide 30,000 nights of shelter to individuals and families. f Serve 75,000 people through social services. f Deliver more than 4.2 million meals. f Expand disaster response capacity across all three states. f Strengthen senior programs to reach 24,000 older adults. These goals reflect our commitment to meeting urgent needs and offering hope to neighbors facing hardship. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Businesses and partners can engage throughout the year through: f ForeKids Golf Classic – Sponsorships and volunteer oppor- tunities supporting children to attend Camp Sebago. f Holiday Red Kettle Campaign – Corporate sponsorships, employee volunteer groups, and kettlematching opportunities. f National Donut Day – Community engagement, sponsor- ships, and local events. f National Salvation Army Week – Corporate partnerships, volunteer projects, and community visibility. f Local Corps Events – Fundraisers supporting programs in Maine. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Businesses can partner with The Salvation Army to strengthen communities across Maine. Opportunities include: f Sponsoring the ForeKids Golf Classic benefiting Camp Sebago's scholarship program for underserved children. f Providing inkind donations for food pantries and emergency services. f Sponsoring an Emergency Disaster Services vehicle to enhance rapid local response. f Supporting the Holy Grounds Coffee and Feeding Programs to build community and connection. f Volunteering or sponsoring the Annual Red Kettle Campaign. f Partnership with The Salvation Army aligns corporate phi- lanthropy goals while expanding your organization's commu- nity impact across Maine. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Businesses and groups can make a meaningful difference by volunteering at shelters, organizing food drives, supporting youth programs, or ringing bells during the Red Kettle season. Our local Corp Community Center Advisory Board Members and the Northern New England Divisional Advisory Board play an essential role in championing these efforts, helping connect community partners with high-impact volunteer opportunities across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Volunteers help provide hope, stability, and essential resources to individuals and families facing adversity, and corporate teams often find these experiences build connection, purpose, and community pride while directly supporting neighbors in need. The Salvation Army – Northern New England Division AT A GLANCE Established: 1881 | Employees: 200 Annual revenue: $17,870,000 The Salvation Army 297 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101 Tom Fogarty Divisional Director of Advancement 207-245-3730 Thomas.fogarty@use.salvationarmy.org https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/ northern-new-england/ Facebook.com/SALNNE @salvationarmynne @salvationism The Salvation Army Northern New England Division AWARDS/ACCOLADES: The Salvation Army continues to earn national recognition as one of the country's most trusted and impactful nonprofits. The organization ranks No. 3 on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's America's Favorite Charities 2025 list and has been con- sistently named among the Top-5 Favorite Chari- ties by Forbes and The Nonprofit Times. Its national leadership is also recognized at the highest levels, with Commissioner Kenneth Hodder honored on the Nonprofit Times Top-50 Power & Influence list for advancing mis- sion-driven impact across the U.S. MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army Northern New England Division provides spiritual, educational, and social services through 20 community centers, shelters, senior programs, youth development initiatives, disaster response services, and assistance for individuals and families in crisis. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination. SERVICE LOCATIONS: Serving every town and zip code across Maine through nine Corps Community Centers and regional service programs. TOP FUNDING SOURCES: 60% Private contributions 15% Grant and contracts 15% Bequests 10% Events and Kettles LEADERSHIP Major Shaun and Kimberly Belanger NNE Divisional Leaders BOARD OFFICERS Jonathan Singer, Chairman, Portland, Maine Advisory Board BOARD MEMBERS William Bennett William Blount Kendra Connelly Gail Crocker Keith Cunningham, ESQ Karen Dobbyn Michael Donlan Freeman Etheridge Douglas Jones Richard Kurtz Andy Mayo Marylou Murphy Tom Ranello Daniel Reardon Jonathon Ruppel Leonard Scott Jonathan Singer Laird Spaulding James Totten Robert Traill, Jr. James Willey, Jr. Justin Zandan P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F T H E S A LVAT I O N A R M Y Camp Sebago Lake Emergency Disaster Services vehicle P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F T H E S A LVAT I O N A R M Y

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