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V O L . X X N O. X X G i V i N G G u i d e 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5 22 Top funding source(s) Board oFFicers Bishop robert p. deeley President reverend Monsignor andrew dubois Diocesan Chaplain Mark Lapointe Chair rachel Grivois Treasurer Barbara smith Secretary roger dyer Immediate Past Chair Board MeMBers deacon Bob cleveland craig Foster sr. Jean Little david Madore deacon John Mcauliffe John J. Mccormack Kathleen conley Murphy romeo parent dan reardon rev. Michael seavey sr. ellen Turner stephen Letourneau CEO 2015 GoAlS As one of the largest statewide private human service agencies in Maine, we provide leadership programs and services to: f Reduce poverty f Support families f Advocate for justice in social structures Our goal is to serve those in need, of all faiths, with special emphasis on Maine's most vulnerable populations – the poor, disabled, elderly and children. We continue to analyze trends, pursuing mission-related opportunities for existing service areas, identified target areas and emerging social needs, includ- ing, but not limited to: f Providing behavioral and mental health services and case management for adults and children f Sustaining strong services in substance abuse treatment and recovery f Strengthening and growing services for the aging population f Creating program models for emergency assistance services f Addressing hunger/food security issues We seek to grow our donor base by cultivating relationships with both busi- nesses and individuals and demonstrate that we are trustworthy of their support through transparency and effective stewardship of their funds. ose in need receive 92 cents of every dollar we receive. funDRAiSinG eventS/oPPoRtunitieS Our major fundraising events include an annual fall Golf Classic, held in the Greater Portland area, to support child care scholarships for low-income, work- ing families at our three child development centers in Portland, Biddeford and Auburn. We seek sponsors at various monetary levels, volunteers for the day of the tournament and we always welcome new teams! In the spring we will host our second annual Barrels & Brews, a beer and wine tasting event to benefit Catholic Charities Maine's 25-plus programs statewide. is popular evening social seeks sponsors at various levels, committee volunteers and, of course, attendees who love a great event for an even greater cause! To support Catholic Charities Maine in any of these endeavors, please con- tact Development Manager Ellen Jordan at (207) 523-1188. GivinG oPPoRtunitieS roughout the year our food Bank in Aroostook County seeks food and mon- etary donations to support the 24 pantries we supply. Our threads of hope thrift stores welcome gently used clothing, furniture and housewares and will provide a drop box to your company site for collection purposes on a temporary or ongoing basis. As a United Way agency, we appreciate your consideration at pledge time. We greatly appreciate the support of businesses that encourage employee par- ticipation by matching funds. Help ensure our legacy with a planned gift to Catholic Charities Maine. Contact our Development Office about bequests, tribute gifts, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts and a charitable gift annuity or to create an endowment. volunteeR oPPoRtunitieS Host an office clothing drive for our threads of hope thrift stores (Portland, Caribou, Sanford, Monticello and Presque Isle). We can provide you with a drop box on a temporary or permanent basis. Help out in-store sorting items, stocking shelves or working the checkout. SeARCh (Seek elderly Alone and Renew Courage and hope) in Androscoggin, Kennebec and Sagadahoc County offers volunteer opportunities to visit with a senior 2-4 hours a week to provide support, companionship and help with daily tasks. Consider volunteering for our Connect Maine: immigrant Mentoring Program. You will be matched to mentor a recently federally-resettled refugee based on common vocational backgrounds, schedules and personalities as they acclimate to a new community. established: 1966 employees: 311 full-time, 369 part-time and on-call annual revenue: $28,911,872 conTacT 307 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 (207) 781-8550 or (800) 781-8550 Mailing Address: PO Box 10660 Portland, ME 04104-6060 www.ccmaine.org Mission sTaTeMenT Inspired by scripture and the Church's social teaching, Catholic Charities empowers and strengthens individuals and families of all faiths by providing innovative community-based social services throughout Maine around mental health, counseling, substance abuse, senior outreach, child development, dental and orthodontic services, and refugee and immigration, among others. serVice LocaTion(s) With service locations in over 15 sites across the state, our 25-plus programs and services administer to more than 48,000 people all across Maine. Government sources . . . . . . . . . . . 43.3% Medicaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.6% Service fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3% Retail sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9% Rent and other investments . . . . . . 2.1% Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland 2.1% Grants, contributions and bequests . 1.9% United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4% Net assets released from restrictions, investment income and annual appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4% Catholic Charities Maine

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