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On the Record: John T. Gorman Foundation aims to help Maine children in need

President & CEO Nicole Witherbee recently sat down with Mainebiz to talk about the John T. Gorman Foundation’s work for children and families. Given Maine’s aging demographic, we need every child to grow up prepared to participate in the workforce and lead our state forward. Unfortunately, too many children are going hungry, experiencing homelessness, and … Read more

RELEASE: John T. Gorman Foundation awards $1.5 million in grants to meet critical needs for Maine people

Grants will help 83 nonprofits in all 16 counties provide food, housing, healthcare, and other essential services PORTLAND, Maine (June 7, 2023) – The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 83 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, shelter, health care, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2023 Direct Service Grant … Read more

Foundation Welcomes Leigh Arsenault as Program Associate

PORTLAND, Maine – The John T. Gorman Foundation is pleased to welcome Leigh Arsenault as a Program Associate. In her role, Arsenault will collaborate with staff and partners to create and execute grantmaking strategies designed to foster resilience and success in Maine children by ensuring they and their families have the tools and supports they … Read more

Report: “The Importance of Wealth to Family Well-Being”

Executive Summary | Full Report Wealth and assets play a significant and often underestimated role in a family’s financial well-being and potential for future mobility, especially for households that are economically vulnerable, according to a new report co-released by the John T. Gorman Foundation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The report, titled “The … Read more