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September 21, 2023 2023 Giving Guide

Waypoint Maine, Inc.

2024 Goals

Waypoint’s strategic plan encourages and celebrates an inclusive and self-empowered workforce, with an emphasis on transparency, integrity and accountability. As responsible stewards of our financial and other resources, Waypoint supports diversity, fairness and inclusion to align the work environment with those ideals.

Waypoint has set an ambitious goal of providing affordable and stable housing for our employees, Shared Living providers and our independent members who need it. We currently have over 50 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes and apartments, with over 35 designated for our employees. We have re-designed the workweek for all our direct care workers, increasing their hourly wage while reducing their days worked to three- or four-day workweeks. Waypoint understands a work-life balance is key to good health and happy employees. We offer all staff, their families and our members access to our waterfront during the summer months, including lifeguards for swimming, along with fishing, boat rides, kayaking, movie nights, campfires and more.

Waypoint is one of the first Maine programs serving people with intellectual disabilities and autism to offer remote technology and support to our members. Cameras, sensors and other enabling technology help maximize our members’ independence and daily living skills while promoting safety and wellbeing.

A Waypoint Maine Ed Tech with a student at Fraser Ford School.

Fundraising events/Opportunities

  • Waypoint’s Annual Music Fest is the foremost fundraising event: In May 2024, we’ll continue our in-person event, centered at our historic waterfront camp, featuring children’s activities and live music. This important fundraiser benefits Waypoint Maine’s Fraser Ford School, Children’s Case Management and Outpatient Services.
  • Every September Waypoint Maine hosts its annual Golf Tournament. This year on Sept. 22, we’ll host our 12th annual tournament to support Waypoint Maine’s athletes at the Maine Special Olympics.

Funding ensures that children and adults with intellectual disabilities continue to thrive, and financial support provides increased access to community activities which promote health, fitness and overall wellbeing.

Giving Opportunities

Bequests and Donations

  • Giving can be easily directed toward a donor’s particular area of interest.

Annual Fund Drive

  • Launches in October and benefits all of Waypoint Maine’s 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.waypointmaine.org

By check

Make your check payable to:

Waypoint Maine Inc.

5 Dunaway Drive, Sanford, ME 04073

In-kind

  • Donations of goods or services, recreational or other equipment are gratefully accepted.
A Waypoint Maine Direct Support Professional kayaks with members on Bauneg Bay Lake.

Volunteer Opportunities

Annually, our volunteers log hundreds of hours maintaining Waypoint Maine’s campus, which includes handicapped-accessible trails, an historic waterfront area and playgrounds at our Fraser Ford School. Numerous volunteers, many through area businesses seeking to give back, volunteer their time to weed, rake and mulch and help maintain our trails and grounds. Contact us at connect@waypointmaine.org to check out our volunteering opportunities.

Leadership

Jennifer Putnam, Executive Director

 

Shawn Sullivan, Board President

 

Board officers

Shawn Sullivan, President, Journalist, Seacoast Media

Dennis Byrd, Vice President, COO, Kennebunk Savings

Anthony Cataldi, Treasurer, COO, Partners Bank

Mary Frances Frank, Secretary, Active Community Member

Board Members

Dr. Don Burgess

Roger Caron

Willie Dumont

Kathy Fernberg

Jessie L. Krall, Esq.

Hans Olsen

Greg Patterson

At a Glance

Established: 1966

Employees: 314

Annual revenue: $25,739,746

Top funding sources

75.3% Government fee for service

8.5% Federal or state grants

7.6% Donations

6.5% Fees

1% Interest

.84% Miscellaneous

Contact

5 Dunaway Drive, Sanford, ME 04073

(207) 324-7955

www.waypointmaine.org

www.facebook.com/waypointmaine

www.instagram.com/waypointmaine

Mission Statement

Waypoint Maine is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support and empower children and adults with intellectual and other disabilities to reach their full potential.

Service locations

Waypoint Maine serves children and adults throughout York and Cumberland counties.