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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 68 BOARD OFFICERS Bruce Calmes Board Vice-Chairperson Store Manager, The Home Depot Robert S. Johnson Board Treasurer Camden National Bank Paul Saucier Board Secretary Truven Health Analytics BOARD MEMBERS Tom Ackerman Owner, Classic Connections Malisa Blessington Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems Reverend Mark Doty Pastor, Hammond Street Congregational Church Joely Ross Americorps Program Manager, Goodwill Industries Northern New England Margo Wood Community Volunteer Polly Miller Legere Community Volunteer Kristy L. Ouellette Extension Educator, 4H Youth and Family Development Sarah Higgins Senior Marketing Executive, WGME 13 Brad MacDonald Senior Financial Analyst, IDEXX Carmen Dorsey Community Volunteer Kelly Bunch Deputy Register of Probate, Cumberland County Established: Volunteers of America National Organization, 1896 Northern New England Affiliate, early 1920's Employees: 300 Annual revenue: $10,678,340 CONTACT Administrative Office: 14 Maine St., No. 100 Brunswick, ME 04011 (207) 373-1140 www.voanne.org VOA.NorthernNewEngland @VOANNE MISSION STATEMENT We are the charity that always steps forward to help the most vulnerable rebuild their lives and have been doing so for over 119 years. With over 30 programs, we strive to restore hope to children, young adults, veterans, seniors, people living with mental illness and those living in poverty. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont with programs and services in 25-plus communities in Maine. Volunteers of America Northern New England 2018 GOALS To serve the most vulnerable in Maine with high-quality services, while providing an incredible place to work for our employees. We will enhance our financial and organizational strength, create a vibrant ministry, be innovative in our approach, tell our clients' stories and engage businesses and the community in our mission because our clients are counting on us to be strong and effective. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES is is an exciting year for Volunteers of America! Camp POSTCARD cel- ebrates its 25th anniversary. Since 1994, over 3,500 kids have enjoyed a free sum- mer camp adventure with caring Law Enforcement volunteers. is program is totally supported through private donations – help send a Maine girl or boy to camp for $400 or donate to our sustainability fund to ensure future kids can attend. e Cabin in the Woods veteran housing program will give homeless veterans and their families a permanent place to live in a rural setting on the grounds of TOGUS, while getting the services that they need to help rebuild their lives. Donations help these families with living needs and services. Buy a personalized brick or bench for the veteran garden. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Camp POSTCARD – Each year we raise funds to send over 150 kids in need from all across Maine to camp. e volunteer leaders are law enforce- ment officers. Visit our website and click on the Camp POSTCARD video (www.voanne.org/camp-postcard) to learn more. It changes the lives of the kids and officers who attend. Sponsor a child for $400 or help to collect the in-kind items needed – backpacks, pillows, shoes, etc. for children who arrive at camp without the proper camping equipment. Cabin in the Woods for Homeless Veterans – 21 cabins and a commu- nity center on the grounds of Togus for homeless veterans and their families. Opportunities to get involved include buying a personalized brick or bench for the patio or sponsoring a cabin. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f Our senior houses are always interested in entertaining and informative guests. Performers, teachers or workshop presenters will be greeted with a welcoming and appreciative audience. Groups that can come in and cook a community meal are always a welcome treat! f Our annual week-long Camp POSTCARD recruits many volunteers to work in the kitchen, register campers and help out with other tasks. f Hundreds of volunteers provide support to our Veterans' Services programs. f Many of our properties have lovely grounds and gardens, thanks to corporate and individual volunteers. f For teens, Action Teams in four Maine high schools help teens complete their community service hours for graduation, while bringing joy to our residents. f For more information, visit our website at www.voanne.org/volunteer. State & federal agency . . . . . . . . . . . 80% revenue and grants Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18% Public support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% TOP FUNDING SOURCES June Koegel President and CEO Gail Evans Board Chairperson Community Volunteer.

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