As the largest hunger relief organization in Maine, Good Shepherd Food Bank provides for Mainers facing hunger by distributing nutritious food to 400 partner agencies across the state, including food pantries, meal sites, and youth programs. Together with its network, the Food Bank leads a statewide effort to combat the root causes of hunger by engaging in advocacy, nutrition education, and strategic partnerships. In 2015, the Food Bank distributed more than 20 million pounds of food to families, children, and seniors in need throughout Maine. Website: www.feedingmaine.org Phone: (207) 782-3554 Facebook: www.facebook.com/feedingmaine Twitter: www.twitter.com/feedingmaine

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is the focal point in Cumberland and York counties for resources, services and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live to their fullest potential.

Program Overview: Promise Early Education Center is the foremost early learning program in Central Maine that is dedicated to educating the whole child and preparing that child for success in school and opportunity beyond. Our Agency provides a safe, engaging, and empowering place for children to learn and grow; offers a results driven educational curriculum taught be degreed teachers; and supports the engagement of parents and caregivers in their child’s learning through partnership, communication and a commitment to the parent as primary educator.

COASTAL OPPORTUNITIES is a company based out of P.O. BOX 637, CAMDEN, Maine, United States.

Crisis & Counseling Centers (C&C) is a 53-year-old multi-service mental health and substance use disorder agency headquartered in Augusta, Maine. C&C’s mission is to develop and deliver effective solutions to the diverse behavioral health needs of our community in a professional and respectful manner. The agency provides a comprehensive treatment continuum which includes: Crisis Mobile Resolution and Crisis Stabilization Unit services; youth suicide prevention; mental health, substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders treatment; statewide parent/caregiver support through its G.E.A.R. Parent Network program; Children’s Targeted Case Management; Targeted Case Management for pregnant women or parents struggling with substance use disorder; and medication management.

Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) empowers people to build better lives for stronger communities. The agency connects the community with resources that promote health and quality of life, education and economic independence. MMCA supports regional activities which encourage economic sustainability and social equity within the midcoast area.

Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as responsible, productive and caring citizens. The three priority outcomes for Club programs are Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles and Good Character & Citizenship. Serving kids and teens, after school and in summer among five Clubs in Greater Portland and Lewiston/Auburn. Membership is $5 a year and for ages 6-18, and no one is turned away if unable to pay the fee. To learn more, visit us online at bgcmaine.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (@BGCSoME).

We pledge to provide children and families a home away from home where children are safe, respected, and part of a community of learners. As a company we strive to provide top quality care for children while remaining well informed as to best practice in early childhood education. We understand that play builds the foundation for successful learning and we incorporate developmentally appropriate practices to engage children through play-based experiences. We aim to instill within children the values of curiosity, compassion, and enthusiasm for learning by promoting inquiry driven learning through emergent curriculum and intentional teaching practices. Through these efforts we support our mission to provide quality care and educational programming that serves the surrounding communities and aides in the healthy development of children as innovators for our future world.

Established in 2014, our mission is to break cycles of poverty and homelessness, empowering our clients to realize and maintain productive, self-reliant and independent lives. Our services are delivered with respect, dignity and genuine caring, fulfilling our promise of home, help, and hope. Homeworthy’s comprehensive programming includes the Hospitality House Family Shelter; The Landing Place youth program; comprehensive case management; aftercare to support clients recently placed into housing; transportation services; a Welcome Center, which handles intakes and emergency walk-ins, offering laundry and shower facilities; and a complete Donation Center that provides food, clothing, and household goods to those in need.