Press Releases 
The John T. Gorman Foundation is pleased to welcome Kristen McAuley as Senior Program Associate. In her role, McAuley will work with other Foundation staff to craft and implement investment strategies that advance the Foundation’s goal of ensuring Maine children are resilient and successful, and their families have the resources and tools they need to … Read more
We are excited to share an update on the direction and focus of the John T. Gorman Foundation’s work over the coming years. We remain committed to improving the lives of Maine people most acutely experiencing the adverse effects of poverty. But, to make greater progress toward that goal, we will be focusing more intensively … Read more
Many factors went into the John T. Gorman Foundation’s decision to focus our work more intensively on Maine children over the next five years, but nothing was more compelling than the data on the well-being of Maine kids.
Innovative model is helping entrepreneurs grow the number of culturally relevant childcare spots in Lewiston’s Tree Streets neighborhood
Bangor Housing program uses a two-generation approach to help families build the support systems they need to thrive
John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee wrote an op-ed for the Portland Press Herald about how state and local efforts have led to a drop in child lead poisoning over the last 10 years — especially in Lewiston, where the Foundation has focused efforts to make the Tree Streets Neighborhood a place … Read more
The John T. Gorman Foundation announced today that Rebecca Hatfield and JB Sullivan have joined its board of directors. Hatfield is President & CEO of Avesta Housing; Sullivan is Principal & CEO of Portland Global Advisors, LLC.
The John T. Gorman Foundation will open its 2023 Direct Services Grant Program on Wednesday, March 1. As in prior years, the DSGP will award grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations that are providing supports to address basic needs for low-income Mainers – including food, housing, transportation, and access to physical and mental … Read more
News Center Maine aired a great story about how John T. Gorman Foundation funding is helping increase the number of asylum seekers who are able to access classes to learn English in South Portland. Go here to view the story.
A message from John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee We are excited to share an update on the direction and focus of the John T. Gorman Foundation’s work over the coming years. We remain committed to improving the lives of Maine people most acutely experiencing the adverse effects of poverty. But, to … Read more
