Partner Profile: York County Community Action Corporation
With Foundation support, YCCAC is using whole-family strategies to help families secure housing and economic stability
JTGF Updates
Data Snapshot: Employment Among Maine Families
In this Data Snapshot, we turn to a critical component of family economic well-being: employment.
Foundation Announces 2024 Cohort of John T. Gorman Fellows
New cohort of 14 public- and private-sector leaders will work collectively to help ensure Maine children are resilient and ready to succeed The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced the fifth class of the John T. Gorman Fellowship, a group of 14 exceptional public- and private-sector leaders from across Maine. Through a yearlong program of … Read more
Foundation partnership in Lewiston receives national recognition
Foundation receives 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Foundation awards $1.5 million in grants to meet critical needs for Maine people
Grants will help 79 nonprofits in all of Maine’s 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services PORTLAND, Maine – The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 79 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2024 Direct Services Grant Program. “The latest numbers … Read more
Whole Family Approach to Jobs Initiative Recognized
New England effort to promote family well-being and economic mobility honored by American Public Human Services Association In June, the Whole Family Approach to Jobs initiative – a New England effort to promote family well-being and economic mobility through the collaboration of state agencies, policymakers, parents, and the private sector – received the Future of … Read more
Press Herald Op-Ed: Smoothing benefit cliffs key to growing Maine’s workforce
Building off a new report the John T. Gorman Foundation has released with partners, President & CEO Nicole Witherbee makes the case in this op-ed for why addressing benefit cliffs is key not only for the well-being of Maine families, but the future of our state’s workforce.
Maine Calling: Motherhood and Mental Health
Today’s important Maine Calling show touched on the mental health issues too many mothers face, as well as supports that are available. John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee was part of the conversation, joining Jordan DeMerchant to discuss the MOMS Partnership, a model Bangor Housing is piloting to bring low-barrier mental health supports … Read more
Report: New England States Tackle Benefit Cliffs
Full Report New England states have taken significant steps to mitigate the effects of benefit cliffs, but more action is needed to address these significant hurdles to family economic mobility, says a new report that the John T. Gorman Foundation has released with the support of the American Public Human Services Association, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, … Read more
Elyse Pratt-Ronco Hired as Director, Stakeholder Engagement
The John T. Gorman Foundation has hired Elyse Pratt-Ronco as Director, Stakeholder Engagement. In her role, Elyse facilitates the exchange of ideas, data, and best practices among stakeholders, including grantees, Fellows and practitioners. Her work includes directing the John T. Gorman Fellowship program and the Fellowship Alumni network, as well as designing and implementing stakeholder … Read more