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Grants will help 79 nonprofits in all of Maine’s 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services PORTLAND, Maine – The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 79 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2024 Direct Services Grant Program. “The latest numbers … Read more
New England effort to promote family well-being and economic mobility honored by American Public Human Services Association In June, the Whole Family Approach to Jobs initiative – a New England effort to promote family well-being and economic mobility through the collaboration of state agencies, policymakers, parents, and the private sector – received the Future of … Read more
Building off a new report the John T. Gorman Foundation has released with partners, President & CEO Nicole Witherbee makes the case in this op-ed for why addressing benefit cliffs is key not only for the well-being of Maine families, but the future of our state’s workforce.
Today’s important Maine Calling show touched on the mental health issues too many mothers face, as well as supports that are available. John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee was part of the conversation, joining Jordan DeMerchant to discuss the MOMS Partnership, a model Bangor Housing is piloting to bring low-barrier mental health supports … Read more
Full Report New England states have taken significant steps to mitigate the effects of benefit cliffs, but more action is needed to address these significant hurdles to family economic mobility, says a new report that the John T. Gorman Foundation has released with the support of the American Public Human Services Association, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, … Read more
The John T. Gorman Foundation has hired Elyse Pratt-Ronco as Director, Stakeholder Engagement. In her role, Elyse facilitates the exchange of ideas, data, and best practices among stakeholders, including grantees, Fellows and practitioners. Her work includes directing the John T. Gorman Fellowship program and the Fellowship Alumni network, as well as designing and implementing stakeholder … Read more
Partnership between Maine Health and the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine expands children’s access to mental health support
Bangor Housing is piloting a national model for strengthening family well-being and economic mobility by focusing on maternal mental health
As the John T. Gorman Foundation works with its partners to develop and test strategies for strengthening Maine children and families, we look to the latest data to inform where we can have the greatest impact. Looking at the numbers, the rising mental health needs of children and their parents/caregivers – exacerbated by the effects … Read more
