Press Herald: Helping Maine Parents Meet the Moment

Research confirms what we inherently know: the well-being of children is tied to that of their parents. When parents’ needs are met – both mentally and physically – they are better able to provide what their children need to thrive. Everyone benefits when parents can overcome challenges in achieving greater health and well-being. With Mother’s … Read more

Test-driving Transportation Strategies

driver's seat perspective of car driving on highway with hands on the wheel

For families across Maine, a lack of transportation can stand in the way of work, education, and essential services. A new Foundation report highlights promising strategies for addressing these challenges — three efforts already underway offer glimpses of what these community approaches look like in practice.

Op-Ed: Maine Mothers Really Need Us Right Now

An op-ed by John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee in the Mother’s Day edition of the Portland Press Herald calls out issues negatively affecting maternal health and mental health in Maine and the need to strengthen supports and services on a local and statewide level. Read the full piece here.

Update: Same office, new address

We haven’t moved, but the address of our building (formerly One Canal Plaza) has changed. Our new address is 200 Middle Street, Suite 804, in Portland. If you have any questions, please call us at (207) 518-6784.