How we’re standing with Lewiston
We have a longstanding commitment to the City of Lewiston and will be steadfast in supporting its residents through this very difficult time
JTGF Updates
UPDATED: Statement on Lewiston Shootings
(For the latest on the John T. Gorman Foundation’s response to the Lewiston shootings, go here.) We are heartbroken and dismayed by the senseless acts of violence that occurred in Lewiston last night. Our thoughts are with those who lost their lives, their loved ones, and the greater community. As this situation continues to unfold, … Read more
Media Coverage: Maine 2Gen Summit
Watch, read, and listen to media coverage of the Maine 2Gen Summit, hosted on October 23 by the John T. Gorman Foundation and Ascend at the Aspen Institute.
Partner Profile: Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
Foundation grant supports efforts to secure safety, freedom from domestic violence. Founded in 1977, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) advocates for the right of all people to live free from domestic abuse and all forms of violence. It does this by providing support to a network of nine Domestic Violence Resource Centers (DVRCs) … Read more
Lewiston’s Transformation
Foundation board tours Lewiston at milestone moment for city’s Tree Streets neighborhood As members of the John T. Gorman Foundation board walked through expanded preschool classrooms, toured new housing units, viewed public artwork, and learned about other recent and upcoming developments in Lewiston’s Tree Streets neighborhood at its June meeting, something became quite clear … Read more
Asset Building in Action
Foundation partnerships are helping strengthen a key component of family well-being The John T. Gorman Foundation believes that a key element to stemming generational poverty is helping families develop appreciable assets that will allow them to achieve meaningful financial mobility. Two examples of this tenet in action include Foundation collaborations with Bangor Housing Authority and … Read more
Housing as the Starting Place
Foundation partnerships show the power of integrating housing with a two-generation approach Integrating housing with a two-generation approach can be a transformative way to help whole families thrive. This was a key takeaway of a May 30 panel at the Maine Philanthropy Conference moderated by John T. Gorman Foundation Vice President, Programs Jennifer Beck. … Read more
+MPower Workforce Development Program
Northern Light Mercy Hospital Program pairs apprenticeships with English language classes to help workers advance in health-care careers and achieve greater economic stability
Q&A with Stephanie Eglinton
Maine Children’s Alliance Executive Director and John T. Gorman Fellow discusses the findings and recommendations of the 2023 Maine Kids Count Data Book
Welcome to our new website!
We’re pleased to share the John T. Gorman Foundation’s new website at www.jtgfoundation.org. With the recent evolution of the Foundation’s work, the website has been redesigned to articulate our goal of improving the resiliency of Maine children by ensuring they and their caregivers have the tools and supports they need to be successful. Features of … Read more