Greetings!
 I trust the mothers reading this e-newsletter had a wonderful Mother's Day! It's exciting to think that summer and Father's Day are just around the corner.
This past month was filled with wonderful fundraising events on our campus and in our community. Together, the Friends of MCH Yard Sale and wine tasting event raised over $6,500 to support our wide variety of programs. Plus, our Easter Egg Hunt provided fun memories for over 130 children and their families. On behalf of our entire staff, thank you to everyone involved with these events.
This month our e-newsletter features news about Colby students helping to support our summer camp scholarship program and information on "Italia Night" at The Homestead in Farmington. The fundraiser will feature a wide variety of wines, silent auction and of course, great appetizers...I'm hungry just thinking about it!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
Sincerely,
Sharon Abrams, Executive Director
You're Invited!
Italia Night at The Homestead Kitchen, Bar and Bakery
On Tuesday, June 14 The Homestead of Farmington will host "Italia Night" to benefit the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers' camp scholarship program. The event, sponsored by Italia Outdoors, will include a wine tasting and a wide variety of food, plus a silent auction. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The price per person is $50 and reservations are available at The Homestead Kitchen, Bar and Bakery in Farmington by calling Laurie Danforth at (207) 778-6162.
Can't make it to the event? You can still help! Click here to make an online donation to the current camp scholarship program.
WHAT's NEW...
Colby Students Raise $2,363 for Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers
May is National Scholarship Month and the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers and three students from Colby College have good reason to celebrate.
 Through a course at Colby College called "Learning by Giving: Non Profit Organizations and Philanthropy,"
students Hilary Walker Lisa Kaplan, Stefanie Solar successfully wrote and implemented a grant that awarded the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers $2,363, that will support summer camp scholarships for nine Maine children.
Pictured above (left to right): Colby College students Hilary Walker ('11), Lisa Kaplan ('13), Steve Mayberry, development director at the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers and Stefanie Solar ('11).
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In case you missed it...
The Maine Children's Home Hosts Easter Egg Hunt
 Over 130 eager children flocked to the 4th Annual Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderer's Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23, to meet the Easter Bunny and search for colorful eggs with treats.
Pictured: The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers Board President, Jill Huard, celebrates the agency's 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt with the young participants from the local area. Photo courtesy of Central Maine Photography.
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successful yard sale!
Friends of MCH Yard Sale Helps Send Children to Summer Camp
The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers recently announced that the 2011 Friends of MCH Yard Sale on Saturday, April 30, raised $2,641.65. Funds from the event will be donated to the MCH summer camp scholarship program that will sponsor eight children to attend summer camp for a week. |
Want to volunteer?
Are you, your business, or your organization interested in volunteering or supporting one of our upcoming events? Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Cristen Sawyer at (207) 872-0261 or by e-mail |
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Italia Night at the Homestead
When:
Tuesday, June;14
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
What:
A fundraiser for the Maine Children's Home featuring an evening of heavy appetizers and wines at The Homestead.
Cost: $50 per person
Where:
The Homestead Kitchen, Bar and Bakery
186 Broadway, Farmington Maine
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