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Foundation’s grants will benefit low-income, vulnerable Mainers
The John T. Gorman Foundation will distribute $1 million to 71 agencies across the state that serve low-income families and individuals.
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A Portland-based organization with a mission of helping disadvantaged Mainers announced Monday night that it will distribute $1 million in grants to 71 organizations across the state, funds those organizations can use to provide food, shelter and essential services to families and individuals in need.
The John T. Gorman Foundation increased its funding level in 2021 to reflect what it described in a news release as the incredible level of need the COVID-19 pandemic caused in Maine.
Events
Deadline is today for diocese free Noël Dinner
Today marks the reservation deadline for community members wishing to participate in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland’s 18th annual free Noël Dinner. Due to COVID precautions, this year’s holiday dinner will served via home deliveries on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.
The meal will include corn chowder, ham with a choice of raisin or pineapple sauce, cornbread stuffing, scalloped potatoes, garlic honey carrots, a salad and dessert. The meal will be prepared by chef Justin Walker of Walker’s Maine Restaurant in York.
All community members are welcome to reserve complimentary meals by calling 967-1911 or by visiting www.communityharvestonline.org. All meal reservations must be made in advance by Dec. 15. The delivery of meals will adhere to CDC guidelines for social distancing, sanitizing and other safety measures.
Final homeless veteran Stand Down of the year Dec. 15 Sat, 12/12/2020 - 7:45am
On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) and their community partners will hold a Stand Down for homeless veterans in need of assistance. The Stand Down will be held at the Sanford Vet Center, which is located at 628 Main St. in Springvale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Veterans who are currently homeless or who are on the brink of homelessness will be provided connection to the Veterans Administration, community services, clothes, food, a hot meal, and shelter. Partner agencies will include: Maine Veterans in Need, Operation Brotherhood, Sanford Vet Center, Preble Street, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Freedom Riders, Patriot Riders Chapter 2, Easterseals Maine, Wellness Mobile, Veterans Count, Veterans Inc., and the VA Maine Healthcare System.