In this Press Herald op-ed, John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee says the report should be a call to action for anyone who cares about the future of our children and our state – and points to several initiatives that could serve as models for moving forward.
In this piece for MaineBiz, John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee highlights how partners are overcoming workforce challenges for families and employers in three ways: meeting people where they are, addressing childcare, and providing opportunities to earn and learn. Connecting individuals with education, training and job opportunities is a critical part of … Read more
John T. Gorman Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee wrote an op-ed for the Portland Press Herald about how state and local efforts have led to a drop in child lead poisoning over the last 10 years — especially in Lewiston, where the Foundation has focused efforts to make the Tree Streets Neighborhood a place … Read more
News Center Maine aired a great story about how John T. Gorman Foundation funding is helping increase the number of asylum seekers who are able to access classes to learn English in South Portland. Go here to view the story.
The Bangor Daily News recently published a writeup about the latest cohort of John T. Gorman Fellows. Read the story here.
News Center Maine recently aired a story about the John T. Gorman Foundation’s 2022 Direct Service Grant Program, featuring an interview with Special Initiatives Manager Lauralee Raymond. Watch the story here.
The Forecaster published a story about a partnership supported by the John T. Gorman Foundation to open educational pathways for mothers in substance use recovery at McAuley Residence. The Foundation admires the two-generation approach McAuley Residence to work with both parents and their children simultaneously. “There’s a focus on both parents and children, supporting them … Read more
The Times Record recently covered the John T. Gorman Foundation’s leadership transition. Go here to read the full story.
The Portland Press Herald recently covered Preble Street’s Food Security Hub, developed with support from the John T. Gorman Foundation. Go here to read the full story.
The Bangor Daily News recently published a wonderful story about Families Forward, a Foundation-funded two-generation effort at Bangor Housing to provide a range of services to support the well-being of families living in the Capehart Neighborhood. Go here to read the full story.
