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Updated: September 24, 2023 2023 Giving Guide

Woodfords Family Services

2024 Goals

In addition to continuing to provide high quality, evidence-based programs and services for children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through its unique continuum of needs-responsive programs and services, throughout the upcoming year the agency will continue to:

  • Be responsive to the challenging needs of the individuals we serve by expanding critical clinical, educational, family support and training programs.
  • Substantially expand upon its existing Central Maine service delivery portfolio to help address service accessibility and availability throughout the area.
  • Advocate for increased mental and behavioral health service capacity, and the development of needs responsive services throughout the state of Maine.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

Businesses and donors can contribute to Woodfords events through donations, sponsorships, item solicitations and committee membership. Agency events include:

Woodfords’ Cornhole Classic: First held in 2023 and returning in spring 2024, this event brought more than 250 spectators and 50 teams to the Gorham Sports Center in support of Woodfords’ programs and services.

Family Fun Day: Welcomes more than 600 attendees annually each July at the Maine Wildlife Park. Family Fun Day offers attendees a chance to connect and celebrate being a part of the Woodfords community in a unique and accessible setting.

Auction Gala: With more than 250 silent and live auctions items, cocktails, live entertainment and dinner, this event offers a night out that you are sure to never forget. Held annually in September, the event welcomes more than 300 attendees each year.

Giving Opportunities

Woodfords’ Holiday Giving Program supports consumers and their families with winter clothing, heat, food and holiday gifts. A gift of just $25 can support a Thanksgiving meal for four and $50 can purchase new boots and a warm coat for a growing child. Support this effort through a direct donation or by matching employee gifts to the program.

Consider a donation to the agency’s Family Emergency Fund, which provides basic needs assistance to consumers and families served by Woodfords’ Case Management Programs in times of financial hardship.

Consider a monetary or in-kind donation of tickets, passes or annual memberships to the agency’s Community Fund, which provides barrier-reduced access to inclusive community experiences for consumers throughout the agency.

Volunteer Opportunities

Get involved with Woodfords through service on a committee, hosting a fundraiser, offering an in-kind service or volunteering at one of the agency’s events. If you are interested in learning more about the unique ways you and your business can contribute to Woodfords mission, reach out to the agency’s Development Department at development@woodfords.org to start brainstorming today!

Leadership

Mark Eves, Executive Director

 

Peter Hall, Board President

 

Board officers

Barbara Redmond, Vice President, Retired, Maine Chief Deputy Secretary of State

Mark Foster, Secretary, Market Manager, M&T Bank

Brooke Woodbury, Treasurer, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Camden National Bank

Board Members

Morgan Cramer, Project Manager III – Finance Technology, UNUM

Robert Fairbrother, Consumer

Michèle Gasco, Vice President, Customer Experience Manager, M&T Bank

Sean Grant, Consumer

Brem Stoner, Assistant Principal, Wentworth School

Maureen Zemrak, Owner, Broker and Relator, Locations Real Estate Group

At a Glance

Established: 1967

Employees: 430

Annual revenue: $37,956,711

Top funding sources

80% MaineCare

15% State of Maine (DHHS/DOE)

4% Other

1% Private fundraising

Contact

15 Saunders Way, Suite 900, Westbrook, ME 04092

(207) 878-9663

Central Maine Office: 747 Western Ave., #2, Manchester, ME 04351

Southern Maine Office: 5 Fletcher St., Suite 2, Kennebunk, ME 04043

www.woodfords.org

Twitter: @WoodfordsFamilyServices

Awards/Accolades

Woodfords received re-accreditation for the period of 2021-2024 from the Council on Accreditation whose 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.

Mission Statement

Woodfords Family Services is committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities. The agency serves more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through a wide variety of programs and services each year.

Service locations

Woodfords provides direct services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern and Central Maine and provides training and professional development opportunities statewide.