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V O L . X X I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 72 BOARD OFFICERS Susan Scanlon Vice President Broker/Marketing Director, Commercial Properties Inc. Jeff Lind Treasurer Treasurer, Clark Insurance Elek Miller, Esq. Secretary Associate, Drummond Woodsum BOARD MEMBERS Richard Begin Director of Development, Westbrook Housing Reginald Denis Internal Auditor II, Idexx Laboratories Robert Fairbrother Consumer, Woodfords Family Services Michéle L. Gasco Vice President, Customer Experience Manager, Southern Maine and New Hampshire Growth Markets, People's United Bank Phillip Potenziano, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent of Schools, RSU 21 – Kennebunk, Arundel, Kennebunkport Dee Schmitt Grandparent and Autism Advocate Established: 1967 Employees: 431 Annual revenue: $16,355,670 CONTACT 15 Saunders Way, Suite 900 Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 878-9663 www.woodfords.org woodfords MISSION STATEMENT Woodfords Family Services is committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Woodfords serves more than 1,500 individuals and families each year, as well as schools and community organizations. Woodfords Family Services 2016 GOALS rough Woodfords' many programs, the agency helps children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and mental health issues achieve their goals, while providing guidance and expertise to the families, caregivers, providers and community groups that support them. Woodfords' vision for individuals with special needs is that they may: FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES In addition, Woodfords holds fundraising events throughout the year. To fi nd out what's on our calendar, contact Kerry de Bree, director of development, at kdebree@woodfords.org. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MaineCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85% Department of Health and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% Private pay/other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% Grants/fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% Child Development Services . . . . . . . . . 2% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Paul A. Nau, Ph.D., BCBA-D Executive Director Travis Beaulieu Board President, Marketing Manager, Black Bear Medical f maximize their potential; f become productive and appreciated contributors to their neighborhoods and community; f lead lives that are safe and secure; f develop positive and enriching relationships; and f lead lives allowing for choice. 5K Run/Walk for Autism Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 9 a.m. in Brunswick f Corporate sponsorship opportunities f Register for the race and secure pledges f Volunteer the day of the race Families in Focus Annual Auction September 2016 f Corporate sponsorship opportunities f Donate an auction item or service f Purchase tickets, attend and bid f Designation of Dress Down Day money to Woodfords f CLYNK collection for our preschool programs serving children with autism and developmental delays — we can supply bags and tags f Technology donations that can be used in our preschools to help children with autism communicate and learn — iPads, Smartphones, etc. f Host a Giving Tree at your business, faith organization or civic group to support children, youth and adults with special needs as well as foster families during the winter holidays f Participation in workplace giving campaigns designating gifts to Woodfords Family Services f Donations of new backpacks, lap blankets, toiletries, toys/activities or gift cards for children and youth coming in to therapeutic foster care f Donations of gift cards or cash to the Case Management Family Emergency Fund f Donation of tickets or passes to sporting events or cultural activities for adults or families f Donation of a venue or activity for a monthly activity night for children and families f Donation to the year-end appeal f Join Woodfords' Board of Trustees f Adopt an individual or family for the holidays f Internship opportunities for business and social work students f Host a fundraiser — an event run by you that benefi ts Woodfords — at your offi ce, home or professional organization f Volunteer at Woodfords' 5K Run/ Walk for Autism in Brunswick or work on our Auction in Portland f Host a Woodfords' outreach speaker at your company, civic group, professional association, community organization or church

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