Greetings!
 While it's already late January, I still want to take the opportunity to wish you and your family happy New Year!
In looking back at 2011, I would like to thank our tremendous staff and volunteers for all of the things we accomplished. Here are just a few of our many accomplishments:
- Our Christmas program and volunteers distributed boxes of gifts and clothing to more than 1,600 financially disadvantaged children in Maine
- We raised funds to send 105 kids to summer camp
- 79 children attended The Children's Place Early Care and Education Program
- 22 students attended the Teen Parent School Program
- 231 children and adults received counseling through the HAT Family Counseling Program
- 90 families were served in the Adoption Program
- We had more than 300 people volunteer their time to help our wide range of programs and fund raising efforts
As the year begins, I want to personally thank you for your support over the past year.
As we continue to grow and help children and families across the world, I would like to ask that you simply forward this e-mail to friends or family that might want to learn more about our agency. One of the best ways to do this is to forward this e-mail to them, encourage them to sign up for our e-newsletter (using the link on the right), and learn about our fun and exciting news and events!
Thanks for your continued support and the best to you and your family in 2012!
Sincerely,
Sharon Abrams, Executive Director
In The news
Morning Sentinel Features Op-ed about Teen Parents
In January, Sharon Abrams, executive director for the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, and Martha Kempe, director of the Passages Program at The Community Schools at Opportunity Farm and Camden, teamed up to help educate readers about teen parents and the programs that are available to teens. Read the article
Recent Events...
Annual Dinner Awards Honored Employees and Community Partners
 On Thursday, January 19, The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers hosted the organization's Annual Dinner at the Waterville Elks Club.
As part of the evening, employees and community partners of The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers were honored for their contributions to the agency.
The event also included a silent auction and donation efforts that raised over $2,000. Read the full story
Upcoming events...
April 14
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 26
Wine Tasting Event
May 5
Annual Friends Yard Sale
Details for each event will be announced in the coming months, but be sure to mark your calendars, they are all events you won't want to miss!
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Ways to Donate
For over 100 years and way before cell phones, we've been helping children and families come together to build a brighter future.
Our programs are made possible because of support from local businesses, organizations and individuals, just like you.
We recognize that a service we provide or program we offer might have special meaning for you. Now you can visit our website and donate directly to any program or make a general donation to address our most urgent needs.
Thanks again for being part of what makes our agency so special - people who care. |
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