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September 21, 2025 2025 Giving Guide

Shalom House, Inc.

(top) Jill, Director of Housing & Development, and Karissa, Training Coordinator, unpacking donations from Stroudwater Food Pantry for our clients! (left) Our subsidies team visiting Maine Wildlife Park as a team enhancement activity! Can you spot the team member they Photoshopped in?

 

2026 Goals

Shalom House is a leader in providing a wide array of support services and affordable housing options for people living with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Shalom House provides a flexible continuum of care that meets people at their level of need and helps them to maintain their highest level of independence.

Shalom House assists people in moving away from dependence on the mental health system and toward community-based services and natural supports. Our overall goal is to help people with mental illness break through the barriers that make it difficult to recover from their illnesses. We accomplish this by:

• Providing the tools and support necessary for our clients to meet their needs so that they may focus on their recovery.

• Providing high quality, affordable, and stable housing coupled with quality mental health services.

• Amplify the voices of the mentally ill in the state of Maine so that policy makers’ choices are based on information rather than stereotypes.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

We welcome the community to keep an eye on our social media pages and our website to see all upcoming events! There are also opportunities to collect in-kind donations of non-perishable foods, clothing, and hygiene products to benefit those we serve. If you are interested in supporting our work, please reach out to Emily Mitchell at Emily.Mitchell@ShalomHouseInc.org.

Giving Opportunities

Shalom House welcomes financial contributions from individuals and organizations who wish to support those we serve. Contributions can be designated to a program or made without a designation.

• Annual Appeal

This direct mail and online appeal supports all programs administered by Shalom House. Contributing to the Annual Appeal allows donors to play a major role in providing those with mental illness with tools and opportunities to enhance their lives and regain their independence.

• Workplace Giving and Matching Gifts

Businesses can participate in nonprofit campaigns and matching programs to benefit Shalom House.

• Art Cards

By purchasing greeting cards featuring selected works from various Shalom House artists, donors can support the intersection of art and mental health. All proceeds benefit the Art Program, https://www.shalomhouseinc.org/shop/

• In Kind Donations

We are always accepting donations for our clients. Check out our wish list here: https://a.co/aOaobtN

Volunteer Opportunities

The best way to support Shalom House as a volunteer is to join our Board of Directors! Our board is comprised of dedicated community members who are passionate about supporting those living with mental illness. We encourage anyone with interest in supporting our work to reach out to Emily Mitchell, Development and Communications Manager at Emily.Mitchell@ShalomHouseInc.org.

At A Glance

Established: 1972 / Employees: 238 / Annual revenue: $38,588,135

Top funding sources

59.2% Department of Housing and Urban Development

39.8% MaineCare

1% Grants

Contact

106 Gilman St.,

Portland, ME 04102

(207) 874-1080

www.shalomhouseinc.org

Awards/Accolades

In 2025, Shalom House was the recipient of a multi-year grant from the Onion Foundation to support the Shalom House Art Program, and a one-year grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation to support the Shalom House Basic Needs Fund.

Mission Statement

Shalom House offers hope for adults living with severe mental illness by providing an array of community-based mental health services and a choice of quality housing that help people lead stable and fulfilling lives in the community..

Service locations

Shalom House owns and operates 27 properties that offer a safe, affordable home for those living with mental illness in Cumberland and York counties.

Leadership

Mary Haynes-Rodgers
Executive Director

Board officers

Mark Adelson, President, Retired, Portland Housing Authority

Holly Burbank, Vice President, BangorHousing

James Ascanio, Treasurer, Managing Principal, McLeod Ascanio

Kelly Webber, Assistant Treasurer, Local Business Owner

Richard Fischer, Secretary, Retired, Mental Health Professional

Board Members

Shawn Baldwin, Senior Consultant, BCM Advisory Group

Aaron Bilodeau, COO, Northeast Residential Services

Brian Kilgallen, Development Officer, Community Housing of Maine

Susan Lichtman Maataoui, Ph.D, Geriatric Psychologist, VA Maine

Tessa Metcalfe, Senior Property Manager, Avesta Housing

Haley Pogachefsky, Occupational Therapist, Hummingbird OT

Gary Rogers, Community Member

Mike Sprague, Director of Asset Management, Evernorth

Jennifer Yahr, Psychotherapist, APRN, CSJD