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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 56 Top funding source(s) Sweetser Board oFFicers dennis eagleson Secretary President, The Baker Co. robert e. convery Treasurer Retired, Regional Vice President, People's United Bank Board MeMBers eric s. christensen robert M. davis erin ehrlenbach collins christopher T. emmet Michelle r. Lachapelle Kim Lane dr. robert a. Lobis Jerry Mansfield charles M. petersen Meredith L. richardson Melissa r. richter dr. Margaret a. shepp patricia a. small debra d. Taylor carol G. Thorne Mary e. Turgeon douglas a. Willett William J. Zafirson John s. Beliveau Chair, Managing Director, Wealth Management Group, H.M. Payson debra d. Taylor President & CEO 2015 GoAlS At Sweetser, we aim to offer services that address emotional disturbances, men- tal illnesses, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities through a network of educational programs, preventive services, community-support services, resi- dential homes and outpatient services. Working in more than 80 communities throughout Maine, with children, adults and families, our network of care includes counseling offices, a respected medical team, two schools for students with special education and emotional needs, a training institute, a recovery center and campuses in Belfast, Plymouth and Saco. We are committed advocates seeking to enhance the safety, health and pro- ductivity of children, adults and families. Key areas on which we focus: f Ensuring quality, timely residential care for children in need. f Supporting access to safe and affordable housing for at-risk individuals and families within their community of choice. f Providing adequate funding for medication management therapy for indi- viduals who use both MaineCare (Medicaid) and Medicare. f Recognizing and championing the strength of the community mental health system in Maine as a practical alternative to more costly categories of care (i.e. emergency rooms, inpatient care and jails). funDRAiSinG eventS/oPPoRtunitieS Sweetser has two major fundraising special events that provide several sponsor- ship opportunities for business participation and donor support. Our KeyBank/ Sold on Kids Auction and Dinner and the Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic are popular spring fundraising events which provide significant operat- ing revenue to Sweetser. Both events bring visibility to business partners and attract a significant number of participants. e 23rd annual KeyBank/Sold on Kids Auction and Dinner is tentatively scheduled for May 8, 2015, from 5:30 – 10 p.m., at the Marriott at Sable Oaks in South Portland. e 26th annual Sweetser/Prime Motor Group Golf Classic will be held on June 15, 2015, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Dunegrass Country Club in Old Orchard Beach. GivinG oPPoRtunitieS Businesses and individuals can support Sweetser's annual appeal or donate towards special fundraising events that benefit our statewide services. ere are several opportunities to give which include: f Outright donations f Sponsorship opportunities f In-kind support f Planned giving f Business percent of sale events For more information on how you can support Sweetser, please contact Todd Henry, development director, at (207) 294-4484 or thenry@sweetser.org. volunteeR oPPoRtunitieS Volunteers are essential to Sweetser's work, adding life experience, diverse interests and unique abilities to extend the network of care we offer to children, adults, families and communities. Opportunities are available including: activity leader, spending one-to-two hours a week sharing hobbies and interests in resi- dential settings; classroom assistant, working with a teacher or teacher's aide; farm assistant, helping with animal care; mentors, who commit to regular visits, developing a positive, supportive relationship with a child; and special events volunteers who help out at our fundraising events, including the golf classic and annual auction. Businesses and individuals interested in volunteering can contact Linda Danielson, director of volunteer services at (207) 373-3006 or ldanielson@sweetser.org. established: 1828 employees: 671 annual revenue: $52,032,260 conTacT 50 Moody St. Saco, ME 04072 (800) 434-3000 www.sweetser.org Mission sTaTeMenT Sweetser's mission is to provide quality treatment, support and hope to children, adults and families through a network of mental health, behavioral health and educational services. serVice LocaTion(s) The state of Maine. MaineCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71% State of Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16% Private insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Local school districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4% Investment income, fundraising and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4%

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