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Sponsored by: WABAN
Updated: September 28, 2020 2020 Giving Guide

Waban

2021 Goals

Waban runs comprehensive programs throughout southern Maine, which help children and adults with developmental disabilities live the most fulfilling lives possible.

Looking forward to 2021, our goals are to:

  • Continue to respond to the increasing incidence of autism in children (1 in 68) by encouraging early diagnosis and intervention in order to reduce lifetime care costs.
  • Provide enrichment opportunities in order for children and adolescents to reach their full potential. The Fraser-Ford Child Development Center provides full day, year-long special purpose therapeutic preschool and kindergarten through fourth grade programs in an inclusive environment.
  • Using specialized and up-to-date technology to enable a continuum of care as our Members age in place.
  • Increase the number and skill levels of our dedicated and committed staff through targeted workforce development, enhanced trainings and staff support.
Photo / Courtesy of Waban Projects Inc.
Waban’s Life Works Members enjoy a boat ride on Bauneg Beg Lake. Life Works is an accredited community and center-based day rehabilitation program serving adults with intellectual disabilities.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

The Annual Waban Telethon is Waban’s foremost fundraising event

  • In March of 2020, we shifted the telethon to an online version. And as we gear up for the 50th anniversary of the Telethon in 2021, we’ll once again adapt to current conditions. This important fundraiser benefits Waban’s Fraser-Ford Child Development Center and its Children’s Case Management Services. 2021 will shift to a digital event with plenty of fun and great items to bid on.

Every September Waban hosts its annual Golf Tournament.

  • Funds raised at the golf tournament support Waban’s athletes at the Maine Special Olympics.

Annual Fund Drive

  • A donation to the fund drive automatically enrolls donors as members of the Waban Association. Proceeds benefit all Waban programs.

Giving Opportunities

  • Bequests and Donations: Giving can be easily directed toward a donor’s particular area of interest.
  • Annual Fund Drive: Benefits all Waban programs.
  • Event Sponsorships: Businesses and individuals can sponsor and make contributions to any and all events.
  • Online: Supporters can donate by credit card or PayPal directly online at www.waban.org.
  • By check: Make your check payable to: Waban 5 Dunaway Drive Sanford, ME 04073
  • In-kind: Donations of goods or services, recreational or other equipment are gratefully accepted.
  • Adopt-a-Trail: Choose a portion of the TREE Trails to develop and maintain for accessibility.
  • Matching gifts or stock gifts

Volunteer Opportunities

Support from the community and volunteers help make our work possible. For more information about the best way to volunteer at Waban, please contact our volunteer coordinator by calling (207) 324-7955.

Leadership

Jennifer Putnam, Executive Director
Kathy Fernberg, Board President: Vice President of Elder Care Services, Southern Maine Medical Center

Board officers

Roger Caron, Board Vice President: Health Care Professional

Anthony Cataldi, Board Treasurer: Chief Operating Officer, Partners Bank

Shawn Sullivan, Board Secretary: Journalist

Janet Tockman, Board Immediate Past president: Mediator


Board Directors

Mary Frances Frank: Active Community Member

Dennis Byrd: Chief Operating Officer, Kennebunk Savings

Eric A. Andrews: Chief Credit Officer, Gorham Savings Bank

Willie Dumont: Garnsey Brothers Insurance

Greg Patterson: Patco Construction

Hans Olsen: Fiduciary Trust Company

Dina DellaPasqua: York Hospital

At A Glance

Established: 1966
Employees: 405
Annual revenue: $20,400,065

Top funding sources

94% Program Revenue
5% Other
1% Fundraising & Grants

Contact

5 Dunaway Drive
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7955

waban.org
facebook.com/wabanprojects
twitter.com/waban207
instagram.com/waban_maine

Mission Statement

Waban Projects Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized to develop and operate programs which promote the general welfare and education of children and adults with developmental and other disabilities.

Service locations

York County and the Greater Portland area