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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 18 BOARD OFFICERS Josh Lapierre Board Treasurer Tax Manager, Baker Newman Noyes Kathleen Reid Secretary Lead Appeals Specialist, Unum BOARD MEMBERS Mark Chaloupecky Associate, Port City Architecture Ann Ewing Owner, Ewing Communications Monica Girard Manager, Claims, Disability RMS Marc Gup Associate Broker, Keller Williams Realty Kendall Kurz Managing Partner, KDK Consulting Group Caitlin LoCascio-King Caitlin LoCascio-King, Esq. Dahlia Lynn Handman, Ph.D University of Southern Maine Carolyn Radding, VMD Owner and Veterinarian, Freeport Veterinary Hospital Elaine Tselikis Communications Consultant Established: 1911 Employees: 35 Annual revenue: $2,904,549 CONTACT 449 Stroudwater St. Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 854-9771 www.arlgp.org arlgp @ARLGPme AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2016 Portland Phoenix Best of Awards — voted Best Local Cause; 2016 Yarmouth Clam Festival – voted Spirit of Fun award; 2015 Yarmouth Clam Festival – voted Best Nonprofit Organization Participant; 2014 Portland Phoenix Best of Awards—voted Best Nonprofit Organization MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is to provide temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned, confiscated and relinquished animals and to place as many as possible into responsible and caring homes; to work to create awareness and support for the humane treatment of all animals; to end animal overpopulation through education and the promotion of spaying and neutering; and to make end-of-life decisions based on safety and animal welfare considerations. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Buxton, Cape Elizabeth, Casco, Chebeague Island, Gorham, Gray, Long Island, Peaks Island, Portland, Raymond, Scarborough, South Portland, Standish, Westbrook and Windham. Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 2017 GOALS is October (2016) we will move into our newly constructed shelter, the Arthur P. Girard Adoption Center. Our new facility will allow us to expand our programming and services to both people and pets in our community. With more than 4,000 homeless and displaced pets dependent on our shelter annually, our new facility will expand our resources and services to retrain, rehabilitate and rehome them into loving homes as quickly as possible. Centered around adoption and education, our new shelter features a humane education classroom, allowing us a dedicated space to work with community youth of all ages with a curriculum focused on responsible pet ownership, advo- cacy and animal welfare. We will continue to build relationships with our constituents, so we can ensure that pets are valued locally and state-wide. Expanding services such as low-cost clinic care, pet food assistance, animal assisted outreach, training pro- grams and shelter-to-shelter collaborations are ways in which we will continue to work hard to raise awareness for animals in need. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES e ARLGP hosts three major fundraising events annually: f Fur Ball Auction & Gala: Our annual June bash is our largest fundraiser. Fur Ball features a silent and live auction, food and spirits and lots of furry fun to raise much-needed revenue to support our mission through our peak summer season. f Ales for Tails: Our annual people and canine brew festival, will take place Saturday, Oct. 8. More than 500 people and their pooches gather to enjoy a wide-variety of activities and fun. f Holiday Open House: Kick off the holiday season with tails wagging! Held in early December, this event includes handmade items from local artisans, Christmas trees and wreaths, pet photos with Santa and lots of holiday cheer. e ARLGP hosts and participates in hundreds of events throughout the year. Adoption events, parades, festivals, wellness clinics, neighborhood fundraisers and more—the ARLGP holds an active schedule of community activities that are critical to the success of our awareness and engagement. Visit arlgp.org for a full list of upcoming events and community activities, and join the fun! GIVING OPPORTUNITIES f Corporate sponsorships of ARLGP events are available, which present local businesses an opportunity for high-visibility and community engagement. f Direct-mail appeals in January, March, June, a matching appeal in September and a year-end appeal, as well as giving opportunities online and in-person directly support the 4,000 animals we care for every year. f In-kind donations of shelter supplies and pet food to assist with daily operations and animal care are always appreciated. f Cage sponsorships provide community members an opportunity to name an animal kennel at the ARLGP and provide funds for the care and treatment of the animals it houses. f Off-site adoption locations are needed to host adoptable pets to encourage pet adoption in our community. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f Our Shelter Helpers team has over 250 volunteers who assist with our daily animal care activities such as dog walking, cage cleaning, grooming, socializ- ing and feeding. Volunteers are always needed in this capacity. f Our Front End Friends assist with events, fundraisers, marketing, adminis- trative tasks and more – everything behind the scenes to help our shelter run smoothly and efficiently. f Our Foster Care Network is always in need of caring and devoted families able to provide animals a home for rest, recuperation, medical care and socialization. f Our group volunteer program welcomes volunteers from dozens of local businesses, schools and organizations to spend a day assisting with larger, hands-on projects at our facility, a great team-building opportunity to give back to animals in need. Contributions (private and corporate) . . 71% Shelter services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Municipal contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Patsy Murphy Executive Director Kevin Mahoney Board President, Manager, Budget and Financial Reporting, Martin's Point Health Care

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