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V O L . X X I I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 6 – 2 0 1 7 66 BOARD OFFICERS Susan Scanlon Vice President Broker/Marketing Director, Sperry Van Ness/The Urbanek Group Phillip Potenziano, Ed.D Treasurer Assistant Superintendent of Schools, RSU 21–Kennebunk, Arundel, Kennebunkport Elek Miller, Esq. Secretary Associate, Drummond Woodsum BOARD MEMBERS Greta Averbach, LCSW, MA Psychotherapist Richard Begin Director of Development, Westbrook Housing Michael Bolanz Direct Hire Recruiter, Adecco USA Nicole Burke, RN Manager of Clinical Operations, VNA Home Health Hospice Reginald Denis Internal Auditor II, Idexx Laboratories Robert Fairbrother Consumer, Woodfords Family Services Zachary Longley Financial Planner, Northeast Planning Associates Jahnna Steindl Vice President, Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Kelly Worden Associate Vice President, Liaison International Established: 1967 Employees: 319 Annual revenue: $18,644,942 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) Each year, Woodfords provides direct services to more than 1,500 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses in 11 Maine counties, while providing training and other support to hundreds of professionals, schools and organizations throughout the state. Woodfords Family Services 2017 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: 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. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Superhero 5K: June in Mid Coast Maine f Corporate sponsorship opportunities f Register for the run/walk and secure pledges f Volunteer the day of the race Families in Focus Annual Auction: September in Southern Maine f Corporate sponsorship opportunities f Donate an auction item or service f Purchase tickets, attend and bid In addition, Woodfords holds fundraising events throughout the year. To find out what's on our calendar, contact Kerry de Bree, director of development at kdebree@woodfords.org. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES f Become an annual corporate sponsor to support agency operations f Make a corporate matching gift for annual Employee Giving Campaign that has 84% employee participation f Participate in the Building Fund for the 2017 opening of a new preschool in Waterville for children with autism f Donate to the agency's year-end appeal in December f Adopt a family or host a Giving Tree at your business, faith organization or civic group to support families in need during the winter holidays f Donate tickets or passes to sporting events or cultural activities to help individuals with special needs stay active in the community f Host an activity day or family fun night at your venue f Support Woodfords' Family Emergency Fund by donating cash or gift cards for basic necessities f Hold a "Dress Down Day" at your office to raise money to Woodfords f Gift used iPads and smartphones to the agency to be repurposed as personal communication devices for children with special needs VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f Join Woodfords' Board of Trustees f Adopt an individual or family for the holidays f Host a fundraiser— an event run by you that benefits Woodfords—at your office, home or professional organization f Host a community activity for children or adults and their families f Serve on the Superhero 5K or Families in Focus Auction committees f Host a Woodfords' outreach speaker at your company, civic group, professional association, community organization or church MaineCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82% Private pay/other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% Department of Health and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% Child Development Services . . . . . . . . . 3% Grants/fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Mark Eves Executive Director Michéle L. Gasco Board President Vice President, Customer Experience Manager, Southern Maine & New Hampshire Growth Markets, People's United Bank