2025 DSGP Application Period Opens February 24
The 2025 Direct Services Grant Program application period will open on Monday, February 24, and close Monday, March 24.
JTGF Updates
2023 & 2024 Progress Report
Report shares strategies we’re testing, emerging data of the impact our partners are having on families, and early lessons from these initiatives.
Data Brief Shows Gaps in Maine Families’ Access to Transportation
A new data brief compiled for the John T. Gorman Foundation shows the extent of Maine’s transportation access issues. Tens of thousands of Maine people lack reliable access to transportation – a critical access point for work, education, and more.
Foundation Partners Share Expertise at Rural Summit
Foundation partners share lessons at two-day event focused on the success of rural youth and families
‘We Don’t Need to Be Afraid of Data’
Q & A with education researcher and John T. Gorman Fellow Katherine Johnston
Supporting New Pathways into Teaching
Educate Maine is piloting a new model for helping to address teacher shortages and equip aspiring educators for success in the classroom
Data Snapshot: Education and Economic Mobility
For our latest Data Snapshot, we turn to education – particularly its importance to family economic mobility. As the data shows, education can create opportunities for families to break the cycle of poverty. For parents and caregivers, education can lead to higher earnings. And for children, education during their developing years forms a foundation for later success. This compelling data is one of the key reasons why the John T. Gorman Foundation is supporting partnerships that are creating greater access to educational opportunities.
Marking one year since Lewiston tragedy
From Nicole Witherbee, President & CEO, John T. Gorman Foundation: On the first anniversary of the Lewiston shooting, our thoughts at the John T. Gorman Foundation are with the victims of that terrible night, as well as the families and friends who continue to grieve their loss. We know there is much healing still to … Read more
Summer 2024 Snapshots
Over the last few weeks, Foundation President & CEO Nicole Witherbee’s busy itinerary has included taking part in discussions about critical issues affecting children and families, seeing partners’ work on the ground, and celebrating Foundation partners who are being recognized for their community impact. Here are a few highlights. In June, Nicole was honored to … Read more
Jean Cousins joins Foundation as Program Associate
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