JTGF Updates 
The Foundation has hired Jean Cousins, MSW, as its new Program Associate. As Program Associate, Jean works with staff and partners to advance the Foundation’s strategies to enhance child and maternal well-being. She has 20 years of experience with non-profit organizations serving children, youth, and families. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jean worked as a consultant … Read more
With Foundation support, YCCAC is using whole-family strategies to help families secure housing and economic stability
In this Data Snapshot, we turn to a critical component of family economic well-being: employment.
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 receives 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
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
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
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.
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
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
