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Press Herald: Two-generation approach helping families thrive in Bangor

For hundreds of households in Bangor’s Capehart neighborhood, Moving Families Forward has led to higher incomes for parents, improved academic results and well-being for children, and strengthened family relationships. The program is a partnership of BangorHousing and the Boys and Girls Club of Bangor, with support from the John T. Gorman Foundation. “Everything in this … Read more

Data Snapshot: Education and Economic Mobility

For our latest Data Snapshot, we turn to education – particularly its importance to family economic mobility. As the data shows, education can create opportunities for families to break the cycle of poverty. For parents and caregivers, education can lead to higher earnings. And for children, education during their developing years forms a foundation for later success. This compelling data is one of the key reasons why the John T. Gorman Foundation is supporting partnerships that are creating greater access to educational opportunities.

Marking one year since Lewiston tragedy

From Nicole Witherbee, President & CEO, John T. Gorman Foundation: On the first anniversary of the Lewiston shooting, our thoughts at the John T. Gorman Foundation are with the victims of that terrible night, as well as the families and friends who continue to grieve their loss. We know there is much healing still to … Read more

Press Herald: Countering adversity with a two-generation approach

The second story in our Building Brighter Futures series focuses on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and strategies that can counter their effects and help children and families build resiliency against them. By turning pediatric well-visits into check-ups on whole family well-being, the Supporting Families Growing Together program at MaineHealth is a great example. “Ultimately, the … Read more