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V O L . X X I I I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 7 – 2 0 1 8 70 BOARD OFFICERS Richard Begin Vice President Director of Development, Westbrook Housing Phillip Potenziano, Ed.D Treasurer Assistant Superintendent of Schools, RSU 21–Kennebunk, Arundel, Kennebunkport BOARD MEMBERS Greta Averbach, LCSW, MA Psychotherapist Michael Bolanz Direct Hire Recruiter, Adecco, USA Nicole Burke, RN Manager of Clinical Operations, VNA Home Health Hospice Peter Hall, CPA Audit Manager, Smith & Associates, CPAs Kelly Lannon Worden Parent Advocate Established: 1967 Employees: 552 Annual revenue: $20,974,325 CONTACT 15 Saunders Way, Ste. 900 Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 878-9663 Central Maine Office 747 Western Ave., No. 2, Manchester, ME 04351 Topsham Preschool, Williams-Cone School 19 Perkins St., Ste. 2, Topsham, ME 04086 Waterville Preschool 2 Seton Center Dr., Waterville, ME 04971 www.woodfords.org woodfords AWARDS/ACCOLADES Woodfords Family Services achieved reaccreditation in 2016 by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose national program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services. Additionally, Woodfords is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving Maine's families. MISSION STATEMENT Woodfords 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 also providing training and other support to hundreds of professionals, schools and organizations throughout the state. Woodfords Family Services 2018 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 be productive and appreciated contributors to their neighborhoods and community; f develop positive and enriching relationships; f live lives that are safe and secure; 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 smaller fundraising events throughout the year. To find out what's on our calendar, contact Kerry de Bree, Director of Development, 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 88% employee participation 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 a $25 gift card to sponsor a Thanksgiving Basket for a family in need 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 agency to be repurposed as personal communication devices for children with special need 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 & Human Services . .6% Child Development Services . . . . . . . . . 3% Grants/fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1% TOP FUNDING SOURCES Mark Eves Executive Director Michéle L. Gasco Board President Vice President, Customer Experience Manager, Southern Maine & New Hampshire Growth Markets, People's United Bank

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