Issue link: https://nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com/i/581896
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 32 BOARD OFFICERS Regine Smith Vice President Retired Sister of Individual Rich Allen Treasurer Vice President of Commercial Lending, Franklin Savings Bank Father of Individual Hope Calderwood, PT, DPT Secretary Director of Therapy Ser vices, Rumford and Bridgton Hospitals, Bethel PT Clinic BOARD MEMBERS Gerry Boivin Retired Sister of Individual Vito Gaccetta Retired Father of Individual Richard Jennison Participant, Hope Association Dick Lovejoy Retired Chris Shaw Lead Man – Rumford Public Works, Town of Rumford, Father of Individual Rhonda Shaw Hair Stylist, Mother of Individual Roger Whitehouse Owner, Riverside Realty Established: 1956 Employees: 105 Annual revenue: $3,200,000 CONTACT 85 Lincoln Ave. Rumford, ME 04276 (207) 364-4561 www.hopeassociation.org HopeAssociationRumford MISSION STATEMENT As partners in our community, we will provide leadership, residential, case management, vocational and community support services to individuals and their families through programs that enhance independence, dignity, choice and individual well-being. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Androscoggin County (Jay, Lewiston and Turner), Oxford County (Bethel and Rumford) and Franklin County (Farmington, Kingfield) Hope Association 2016 GOALS Dignity, choice and autonomy are our priority in every program. Hope Association was formed in 1956 by a group of parents and friends to ensure that their children would be cared for in their community. e culture and values of this group remain in practice today. It is our ongoing goal to enable individuals the opportunity to be in their own community, attend diff erent functions and become accepted for who they are and what they contribute. Hope association continues to: f Maintain positive outcomes by adhering to best practices and transparency. f Build upon our foundation of exceptional services. f Continue to invest in our Direct Support Professionals. f Recognize and champion the strength of the community system in Maine. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Hope Association also holds other fundraising events throughout the year. To fi nd out what's on our calendar, visit www.hopeassociation.org. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Business can help create opportunities and jobs for individuals in our vocational program through employment opportunities, job assessment and job readiness work prep. In as little as one hour per week students receive the support and value of being a working member of the community. Contact us for more information. Other volunteer opportunities include: f Attend and support events sponsored by Hope Association. f Volunteer in the Briar Patch Greenhouse. f Volunteer in the What Not Shop second hand thrift store. MaineCare/DHHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89% Private pay/other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Catherine Johnson Executive Director Richard Philbrick Board President, Work Crew, Town of Rumford, Brother of Individual f Contribute to our Annual Appeal which benefi ts all Hope Association programs and covers opportunities that are not paid for by MaineCare. Make a donation online at www.hopeassociation.org or by mail to: Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave., Rumford, ME 04276. f Gifts In Kind – Donations of goods or services, recreational or other equipment are gratefully accepted. f Donate gently used items to our What Not Shop thrift store at 85 Lincoln Ave., Rumford, ME. f Planned Giving – opportunities include gifts from a will bequest, living trust, charitable gift annuity, charitable life income trust, retirement plan, life insurance and real estate. f Donate to the Hope Association's Special Olympic Team – Team Sunshine Annual Snowmobile Ride-In (February) f Puchase raffl e tickets and attend f Participate by giving snowmobile rides f Volunteer the day of the event Scrapbooking For Hope (April) f Participate by renting a table f Donate a silent auction item, funds or food for event Oktoberfest (October) – in conjunction with area Rotary to support literacy f Raffl es and donations