Trained in whole-family strategies over the last year, this fifth cohort of Fellows focused intensively on strengthening the well-being of children and families. Learn how they’re aligning their efforts toward a shared “result” of all children in Maine being resilient and ready to succeed.
UPDATE: This transition went into effect on August 30. Go here to access our new online portal. To improve functionality and user experience, our grant management system provider, Blackbaud, is transitioning to a new online portal for grantees and applicants effective September 1, 2025. The legacy portal that organizations have used to apply for grants … Read more
Grants will help 77 nonprofits in all 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services
Rising Futures Maine initiative focuses on building partnerships to remove barriers and expand opportunity for parents pursuing education and workforce opportunities
Bangor Housing program introduces residents to meaningful careers – and helps them take the next step
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.
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Access to reliable transportation is vital in connecting families to work, childcare, education, and other services they need to thrive – especially in a rural state like Maine. Yet an estimated 40,000 households across the state do not have a personal vehicle and public transit meets only 11% of the total rides needed.
The John T. Gorman Foundation has hired Jessica Drescher, PhD, as its Senior Research Associate. In this role, Jessica leads the Foundation’s efforts to evaluate the impact of its initiatives, using research and data to improve programs and outcomes for children and families in Maine. Informed by her own experiences growing up in Penobscot County, … Read more
Our latest Data Snapshot examines how these early childhood supports have reached Maine families in recent years. While there are encouraging signs among the trends, many areas still need improvement.
