University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description

America's Charities Working to build strong communities. Addressing needs of children, families, communities by helping employers and America's Charities www.charities.org employees support our member charities' programs. We drive innovative research worldwide and educate the public about Alzheimer's disease, risk factors, treatments, and Alzheimer's Disease Research www.brightfocus.org coping strategies. Specializing in constitutional law, the ACLJ is dedicated to the concept that freedom and democracy are God-given American Center for Law and Justice www.aclj.org inalienable rights that must be protected. The nation's foremost defender of civil liberties. Defends constitutional rights. Upholds free speech, religious liberty, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation,www.aclu.org Inc. equality, privacy, due process. Protects minorities, women, immigrants, the poor. Our history spans 50+ years and includes a presence in over 70 countries and 8 million supporters. We defend the human Amnesty International USA www.amnestyusa.org rights of people globally. For 35+ years, we've run the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and built effective programs reducing Best Friends Animal Society www.bestfriends.org the number of animals entering shelters. One of the nation's most prominent values-based youth development organizations. Programs for building character, Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org training in the responsibilities of citizenship and developing personal fitness.

Breast Cancer Coalition www.breastcancerdeadline2020.org Breast Cancer Coalition is dedicated to ending breast cancer through the power of grassroots action and advocacy. Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation (Prevent Cancer Your donation funds cancer prevention research; educates people about how they can prevent cancer and detect it early; Foundation) www.preventcancer.org and supports community cancer prevention programs. Cancer Research for Children - CureSearch www.CureSearch.org We drive pediatric research so that better, less toxic treatments reach children with cancer NOW. Diabetes Research & Wellness Our goal is to fund scientific research into treatments and cure of diabetes. Conducts screenings, education programs to Foundation www.diabeteswellness.net save lives from blindness, kidney failure, amputations. A leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to ending hunger at home and internationally, we bring together caring Feed the Children www.feedthechildren.org individuals to serve children, families and communities. The Foundation Fighting Blindness drives the research of prevention, treatments, and cures for people affected by blinding Foundation Fighting Blindness www.FightingBlindness.org retinal diseases. Provides information and resources to educate the public and foster sound public policy to end discrimination against Human Rights Campaign Foundation www.hrc.org/foundation lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans. Global animal welfare organization working to end animal abuse from dog meat farms, wildlife threats, street dog welfare Humane Society International www.hsi.org programs, factory farming and more. International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region www.ippfwhr.org Providing access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for all, especially the poor and marginalized. Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. When a wish comes true, it creates strength, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America www.wish.org hope and transformation. Prevent tragedies through proven prevention strategies and provide supportive services at no charge to victims and Mothers Against Drunk Driving www.madd.org survivors. Multiple Sclerosis Association of The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is a leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today America www.MyMSAA.org through vital services and support. Protecting and advancing civil rights by eliminating disparities in: education, criminal justice, economic opportunity, health NAACP Foundation www.naacp.org care, housing, environmental justice, legal redress and emergency relief. NAACP Legal Defense and Educational LDF is the nation’s premier legal organization dedicated to fighting for racial justice and defending the protections of civil Fund, Inc. www.naacpldf.org rights for all Americans. With 2.5 million members, representing every state, we are on the front lines organizing and mobilizing to preserve and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation www.ProChoiceAmericaFDN.org expand reproductive freedom and abortion access.

1/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description National Black Child Development Works to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and families through advocacy, education and other Institute www.nbcdi.org outreach programs. The leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. Focusing on public policy, awareness, health National Down Syndrome Society www.ndss.org promotion, resources, employment, community outreach and support. Sponsors Memorial Weekend honoring America's fallen firefighters; Assists their families with scholarships and emotional National Fallen Firefighters Foundation www.firehero.org support programs; Provides training for fire service; Building National Memorial Park National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States www.savingplaces.org The National Trust, a privately-funded nonprofit organization, works to save America's historic places. SavingPlaces.org Advancing research to prevent, treat and defeat ovarian cancer; supporting women and their families after diagnosis; Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance www.ocrahope.org working to ensure ovarian cancer is a government priority. PetSmart Charities promotes and supports programs that bring people and pets together by changing the lives of pets in PetSmart Charities, Inc. www.PetSmartCharities.org need and those who love them. We are the national grassroots organization working to stabilize global population to protect our environment, empower Population Connection www.populationconnection.org women, and improve everyone's quality of life. Converts thousands of miles of unused railroad corridors into public trails for walking, bicycling, hiking, skating, horseback- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy www.railstotrails.org riding, cross-country skiing, wildlife habitats and nature appreciation. Provides free books for children nationwide and engages children, parents, and communities in reading and motivational Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) www.rif.org activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading. We provide compassionate care and resources to children and families served by leading hospitals, provide access to Ronald McDonald House Charities® www.rmhc.org quality health care, and enable family-centered care worldwide. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward making the ideals of equal justice and Southern Poverty Law Center www.splcenter.org equal opportunity a reality. Conservation should work for all Americans. That's why we create solutions that make environmental AND economic sense. The Conservation Fund www.conservationfund.org 96% of every gift goes directly into conservation. Founded by Paul Newman, a non-profit summer camp and year-round center providing free services to children with life- The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund www.holeinthewallgang.org threatening illnesses. The Humane Society of the United Confronting suffering for ALL animals in puppy mills, factory farms, animal testing and other cruel industries. Help us end all States www.humanesociety.org animal cruelty.

TMCF moves low-resource, high-achieving students attending publicly-supported HBCUs to and through college and into Thurgood Marshall College Fund www.tmcf.org economically sustainable careers, through scholarships, capacity building and career preparation. The TS Alliance supports tuberous sclerosis research, maintains a national family support network, and promotes public Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance www.tsalliance.org awareness and the education of medical and allied professionals. Through free life-changing programs and services, Wounded Warrior Project is transforming the way America’s injured Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. www.woundedwarriorproject.org veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities.

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Community Health Charities of Maine

Community Health Charities of Maine Invests in innovative AIDS and COVID-19 research; advocates increased funding for research/prevention/treatment and AIDS Research Foundation (amfAR) https://www.amfar.org protecting the rights of all people affected by HIV/AIDS. Cancer Research Institute supports and coordinates scientific and clinical efforts that will lead to the immunological AIDS United http://www.aidsunited.org treatment, control, and prevention of cancer. We are the largest, most effective, and longstanding organization fighting kidney disease, a growing public health problem Alliance Defending Freedom http://www.adflegal.org/ affecting 1 in 3 Americans and their families. We fund biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism spectrum disorders; increase Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, Inc. http://www.acgtfoundation.org awareness; and advocate for the needs of affected families. The ALS Association leads the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease through research, advocacy and compassionate care and ALS Association http://www.alsa.org support of people with ALS and their families. ALS Association, New Hampshire, Northern New England Chapter, Improves the quality of life for people living with Lou Gehrig's Disease through patient services, caregiver programs and Concord http://www.alsanne.org services and education, advocacy and research. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest Alzheimer's Association http://www.alz.org private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest Alzheimer's Association, Maine http://www.alz.org private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.

Supports Catholic vocations/ministries, especially for churches of Sub-Saharan Africa. Funds education; supports Amen Foundation http://www.amenfoundation.org seminarians, sisters, lay ministers, missionaries who serve people's spiritual, social, economic needs. Provides groundbreaking research, education, & support for families affected by endometriosis, a painful chronic disease American Bible Society https://www.americanbible.org linked to 6 cancers, 6 autoimmune diseases. We are accelerating progress against cancer in every community by saving lives, helping those touched by cancer, and American Cancer Society www.cancer.org empowering people to fight back against cancer. Committed to finding a cure for diabetes, improving care and providing information and support to help Stop Diabetes® American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org through research, community programs and advocacy. Epilepsy Foundation’s mission: stop seizures and SUDEP, find a cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy through American Family Association http://www.afa.net education, advocacy and research to accelerate new therapies. We fight heart disease and stroke – the world’s two leading causes of death – through innovative research, public American Heart Association http://www.heart.org education/training, changes to public policy.

American Heart Association, Maine, Dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke through research, education, advocacy, and Founders Affiliate, Scarborough http://www.heart.org community programs to help people live longer, healthier lives. We fight kidney disease on all fronts by addressing education, advocacy, financial assistance, prevention, research; American Kidney Fund http://www.kidneyfund.org spending 97 cents of every donated dollar on programs. The nation's leading non-profit that facilitates, advocates and promotes education, support and research for prevention, American Liver Foundation http://www.liverfoundation.org treatment and cure of liver disease.

American Liver Foundation, The nation's leading non-profit that facilitates, advocates and promotes education, support and research for prevention, Massachusetts, New England Division https://liverfoundation.org/alf-new-england/ treatment and cure of liver disease. The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through American Lung Association http://www.lung.org research, education and advocacy. American Lung Association of Maine, The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Northeast Region, Augusta http://www.lungne.org research, education and advocacy.

3/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description American Parkinson Disease Dedicated to funding Parkinson's research, providing comprehensive medical information, extensive public/professional Association http://www.apdaparkinson.org education and support services. The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. The Foundation helps conquer battles through life-changing information Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org and resources, access to care and advancements in science.

Arthritis Foundation, New Hampshire, The Arthritis Foundation is the champion of Yes. The Foundation helps conquer battles through life-changing information New England Region, Concord http://www.arthritis.org and resources, access to care and advancements in science. Association of Maternal and Child Funds research, patient support and public awareness of the neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis) - genetic Health Programs http://www.amchp.org disorders that cause random tumor growth throughout the body. Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America, Massachusetts, New England Dedicated to controlling and curing asthma and allergic diseases including life-threatening anaphylaxis through patient and Chapter http://www.asthmaandallergies.org professional education, public awareness programs and support for research. We fund biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism spectrum disorders; increase Autism Speaks http://www.autismspeaks.org awareness; and advocate for the needs of affected families.

Baptist World Alliance http://www.bwanet.org People affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. We support the National Marrow Donor Program. Together, we help patients who require a marrow transplant find a Be The Match Foundation http://www.bethematch.org donor and receive the treatment they need. We fight heart disease and stroke – the world’s two leading causes of death – through innovative research, public Black Women's Health Imperative http://www.bwhi.org education/training, changes to public policy. Blessings International https://www.blessing.org To drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of those affected. Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The mission of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most Inc. https://www.bcrf.org promising research. Breast Cancer Research Foundation, We fight kidney disease on all fronts by addressing education, advocacy, financial assistance, prevention, research; Inc. https://www.bcrf.org spending 97 cents of every donated dollar on programs. Campus Crusade for Christ's Great Cru Foundation provides Bibles, military marriage seminars, Christian leadership training and faith-based, combat trauma Commission Foundation http://www.crumilitary.org resources and support to the global military community around the world. Cancer Research Institute supports and coordinates scientific and clinical efforts that will lead to the immunological Cancer Research Institute http://www.cancerresearch.org treatment, control, and prevention of cancer. HDSA is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Huntington's disease and their families through support of Care Net https://www.care-net.org research, providing information and resources and education. The Cerebral Palsy Foundation works to transform the lives of people with cerebral palsy (and related disabilities) today Cerebral Palsy Foundation https://www.yourcpf.org through research, innovation and collaboration. JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to cure, prevent and treat T1D Childcare Worldwide www.childcareworldwide.org and its complications. Childhood cancer can be devastating for any family. With our help, no family has to endure the costs and heartache of Children's Cancer Assistance Fund http://www.thenccs.org pediatric cancer alone. Children's Food Fund / World The Leukemia & Lymphoma (LLS) mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the Emergency Relief https://www.WER-US.org quality of life of patients and their families. Funds the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Congenital Heart Defects, the Children's Heart Foundation http://www.ChildrensHeartFoundation.org world's most prevalent and deadly birth defect. Our mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults Children's Hospital Foundation https://childrensnational.org/ affected by these diseases. Funds research, patient support and public awareness of the neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis) - genetic Children's Tumor Foundation http://www.ctf.org disorders that cause random tumor growth throughout the body. Nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for Christian Legal Society https://www.christianlegalsociety.org those afflicted by pancreatic cancer. Ministering to America's military and their families worldwide empowering them in their Christian faith, advancing Bible Christian Military Fellowship http://www.cmfhq.org studies, linkups, mentoring, fellowship, resources, personal contact and encouragement.

4/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description The only national voluntary organization dedicated to addressing issues created by this inherited condition. SCDAA provides Christian Relief Fund https://christianrelieffund.org public information, professional education, advocacy, and supports research. Our mission is to knock colon cancer out of the top three cancer killers. We do this by championing prevention, funding Colorectal Cancer Alliance http://www.ccalliance.org research & providing support. Building stronger communities and empowering people to take action to improve health and wellbeing through giving Community Health Charities http://www.healthcharities.org opportunities, causes, volunteering, and health resources. A faith-based, nonprofit corporation with a mission "To feed the world and eliminate poverty through children’s feeding Convoy of Hope http://www.convoyofhope.org initiatives, community outreaches, disaster response and partner resourcing." You can mean the difference between life and death for a child born with thalassemia. Support the Cooley's Anemia Cooley's Anemia Foundation http://www.cooleysanemia.org Foundation's fight against this blood disorder. World Concern: A Division of CRISTA Ministries served over 6.5 million people in 12 Countries utilizing a variety of programs including providing disaster relief, food, medicine, education, business loans, agricultural development, child protection, Crista Ministries https://crista.org/ clean water, and sanitation. Our mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults Crohn's & Colitis Foundation http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org affected by these diseases.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, Our mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults Massachusetts, New England Chapter http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org affected by these diseases. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead Cystic Fibrosis Foundation http://www.cff.org full, productive lives. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, New Hampshire, Northern New England The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead Chapter, Nashua http://www.cff.org/NewEngland full, productive lives. Patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent, life-threatening mental illnesses. The Mission – “to improve Dementia Society of America https://www.dementiasociety.org the lives of people living with mood disorders.” Depression and Bipolar Support Patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent, life-threatening mental illnesses. The Mission – “to improve Alliance http://www.DBSAlliance.org the lives of people living with mood disorders.” Provides groundbreaking research, education, & support for families affected by endometriosis, a painful chronic disease Endometriosis Association, Inc. https://EndometriosisAssn.org linked to 6 cancers, 6 autoimmune diseases. "Designing a World of Hope" - mobilizing engineers, architects, surveyors, and construction managers to design and build Christian hospitals, schools, and water facilities for the least reached worldwide. We catalyze ministries to transform Engineering Ministries International https://emiworld.org communities. Epilepsy Foundation’s mission: stop seizures and SUDEP, find a cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy through Epilepsy Foundation https://www.epilepsy.com education, advocacy and research to accelerate new therapies. Epilepsy Foundation of New England, To ensure that individuals with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences and to work toward prevention, control Maine http://www.epilepsynewengland.org and a cure for epilepsy. You can mean the difference between life and death for a child born with thalassemia. Support the Cooley's Anemia Essilor Vision Foundation https://www.evfusa.org Foundation's fight against this blood disorder. Family Research Council https://www.frc.org Advancing faith, family, and freedom in government and culture from a Christian worldview. Five Talents' vision is to eradicate extreme poverty by restoring human dignity and creating strong, sustainable communities. Our mission is to transform lives through economic empowerment, recently focused on marginalized Five Talents USA https://fivetalents.org communities in conflicted areas. A global multimedia organization defending and equipping families through counseling consults and biblically based Focus on the Family https://www.FocusOnTheFamily.com resources that strengthen marriages and help parents raise healthy, responsible children. Donations are used to fund research, educational programs, community services and advocacy efforts focused on giving Food for The Hungry https://www.fh.org every child a fighting chance at a healthy start. The Cerebral Palsy Foundation works to transform the lives of people with cerebral palsy (and related disabilities) today Gateway for Cancer Research https://www.gatewaycr.org through research, innovation and collaboration. Glaucoma Research Foundation http://www.glaucoma.org Cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research.

5/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description Mental Health America (MHA), founded in 1909, is the nation’s leading community-based non-profit dedicated to helping Home School Legal Defense Association www.hslda.org all Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives. Our mission is to knock colon cancer out of the top three cancer killers. We do this by championing prevention, funding Huntington Medical Research Institutes https://hmri.org research & providing support. Huntington's Disease Society of HDSA is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Huntington's disease and their families through support of America http://www.hdsa.org research, providing information and resources and education. 500 million people—most in remote and difficult locations—have no Scripture in a language they fully comprehend. We’re Jaars https://www.jaars.org here to do something about that. JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to cure, prevent and treat T1D JDRF International http://www.jdrf.org and its complications.

JDRF International, New Hampshire, JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to cure, prevent and treat T1D Northern New England Chapter http://www.jdrf.org and its complications. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead Kay Yow Cancer Fund https://kayyow.com full, productive lives. Help transform the lives of children left behind on the battlefields of good and evil. Indigenous pastors and communities Kinship United https://kinshipunited.org/ provide love, care, and futures. The Leukemia & Lymphoma (LLS) mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society http://www.lls.org quality of life of patients and their families.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Chapter www.lls.org improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Funds research to find a cure for leukemia and other blood cancers and provides emotional, educational and financial Leukemia Research Foundation, Inc. http://allbloodcancers.org support to patients and their families. LFA is the only national force fighting to solve the cruel mystery of lupus while giving caring support to those who suffer Lupus Foundation of America http://www.lupus.org from its impact. Maine Cancer Foundation is dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maine. 100% of funds raised Maine Cancer Foundation http://www.mainecancer.org benefit the people of Maine. Donations are used to fund research, educational programs, community services and advocacy efforts focused on giving March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.org every child a fighting chance at a healthy start. Founded in 1985, we are a national nonprofit organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger http://mazon.org backgrounds in the US and Israel.

Mental Health America (formerly Mental Health America (MHA), founded in 1909, is the nation’s leading community-based non-profit dedicated to helping National Mental Health Association) https://mhanational.org all Americans achieve wellness by living mentally healthier lives. Delivers free world-class healthcare to some of the world's poorest nations while training local surgeons and medical Mercy Ships https://www.mercyships.org workers, increasing developing African nations' healthcare capacity. Caring for military families through relational ministry to military teens worldwide. Partnering with Young Life and the local Military Community Youth Ministries http://www.mcym.org chapel. Where friends, fun and faith connect. Serving over 600 Christian and humanitarian organizations worldwide with aviation, communications, and other Mission Aviation Fellowship http://www.maf.org technologies so that isolated people may be physically and spiritually transformed.

Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research; providing comprehensive healthcare services and support to Muscular Dystrophy Association http://www.mda.org MDA families nationwide; and rallying communities through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement.

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research; providing comprehensive healthcare services and support to Maine, Boston Region, Westbrook http://www.mda.org MDA families nationwide; and rallying communities through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of MGFA works to discover the cause and find treatments or a cure for MG, while providing education and support to those America https://myasthenia.org/ living with the disease.

6/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental NAMI http://www.nami.org illness can build better lives. National Foundation for Cancer We support the National Marrow Donor Program. Together, we help patients who require a marrow transplant find a Research https://www.nfcr.org/ donor and receive the treatment they need. National Foundation for Transplants - The nation's leading non-profit that facilitates, advocates and promotes education, support and research for prevention, Tennessee https://transplants.org treatment and cure of liver disease. The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for inheritable bleeding disorders National Hemophilia Foundation http://www.hemophilia.org through education, advocacy and research. We are the largest, most effective, and longstanding organization fighting kidney disease, a growing public health problem National Kidney Foundation http://www.kidney.org affecting 1 in 3 Americans and their families. National Kidney Foundation, Massachusetts, Northeast, New We are the largest, most effective, and longstanding organization fighting kidney disease, a growing public health problem England http://www.kidney.org affecting 1 in 3 Americans and their families.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society http://www.nationalmssociety.org People affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. National Psoriasis Foundation http://www.psoriasis.org To drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of those affected. Challenged by faith to end poverty. Promotes long-term solutions to poverty through training, gifts-in-kind, economic and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries https://www.ncmi.org community development; also responds to disasters. OCF engages military leaders in Biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christ-like service at the intersection of Officers' Christian Fellowship http://www.ocfusa.org faith, family, and profession. Funds the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Congenital Heart Defects, the OneSight https://www.onesight.org world's most prevalent and deadly birth defect.

Operation Restored Warrior Project Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research; providing comprehensive healthcare services and support to (New Horizons Foundation) http://www.operationrestoredwarrior.org MDA families nationwide; and rallying communities through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement.

Our Daily Bread Ministries http://www.odb.org To make Our Daily Bread and other Bible-based materials available to as many people as possible at no charge. Nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network http://www.pancan.org those afflicted by pancreatic cancer. The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Paralyzed Veterans of America http://www.pva.org research, education and advocacy. The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s by improving care and advancing research toward Parkinson's Foundation www.parkinson.org a cure. Dedicated to funding Parkinson's research, providing comprehensive medical information, extensive public/professional Pet Partners http://www.petpartners.org education and support services. Transforming the lives of Maine children and adults with disabilities and their families through innovative programs and Pine Tree Society, Maine http://www.pinetreesociety.org services since 1936. MGFA works to discover the cause and find treatments or a cure for MG, while providing education and support to those Prison Fellowship Ministries http://www.prisonfellowship.org living with the disease. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental Samaritan's Purse http://www.samaritanspurse.org illness can build better lives. SBP is a nationally recognized disaster resilience and recovery organization whose mission is to shrink time between disaster and recovery. While we can’t prevent natural disasters, we believe we can prevent some of the suffering that SBP https://sbpusa.org/ comes with them. Sickle Cell Disease Association of The only national voluntary organization dedicated to addressing issues created by this inherited condition. SCDAA provides America https://www.sicklecelldisease.org public information, professional education, advocacy, and supports research. Building stronger communities and empowering people to take action to improve health and wellbeing through giving Smile Train www.smiletrain.org opportunities, causes, volunteering, and health resources.

7/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description Providing nutritious food to people in need throughout the US. Our gleaning programs save good produce from going to Society of Saint Andrew https://endhunger.org waste for donation to hunger-relief agencies. Invests in innovative AIDS and COVID-19 research; advocates increased funding for research/prevention/treatment and Spina Bifida Association of America http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org protecting the rights of all people affected by HIV/AIDS. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Massachusetts (serving CT, NH, MA, Researches and treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never billed by St. Jude for treatment, ME, & RI) http://www.stjude.org travel, housing or food. Discoveries freely shared worldwide. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest Susan G. Komen https://ww5.komen.org private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. Provides a spiritual presence on military bases alongside chaplains, and brings hope to military personnel and their families The Navigators https://www.navigators.org/ through meaningful relationships with Jesus Christ. The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. The Foundation helps conquer battles through life-changing information The V Foundation https://www.v.org and resources, access to care and advancements in science. We are accelerating progress against cancer in every community by saving lives, helping those touched by cancer, and Tourette Association of America http://www.tourette.org empowering people to fight back against cancer.

Trans World Radio https://www.twr.org Life-changing hope and help through Biblically based programming in over 275 languages to listeners in 190 countries. LFA is the only national force fighting to solve the cruel mystery of lupus while giving caring support to those who suffer Unbound http://www.unbound.org from its impact. Providing direct financial aid, emotional relief, preventative care and education to women and families through seven life- United Breast Cancer Foundation http://www.ubcf.org supporting programs while funding research to eradicate breast cancer Serving over 4 million persecuted Christians in 68 nations by empowering, equipping, and encouraging; bringing Christ's Voice of the Martyrs https://www.persecution.com hope through Bibles, medicines, shelter, training and aid. The National Hemophilia Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and cures for inheritable bleeding disorders Water Missions International https://www.watermission.org through education, advocacy and research. Committed to finding a cure for diabetes, improving care and providing information and support to help Stop Diabetes® ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer http://www.zerocancer.org through research, community programs and advocacy.

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Earthshare Charities Earthshare Charities

African Wildlife Foundation Protects imperiled species-- lions, mountain gorillas, rhinos, elephants-- through habitat conservation, wildlife protection, www.awf.org leadership training, and wildlife-friendly community-beneficial business development for more than 50 years. Protecting native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas, through reserve creation, habitat restoration, and American Bird Conservancy www.abcbirds.org threat reduction, leading public/private conservation partnerships to get results. Stopping the loss of farmland to sprawling development. Working with communities on smarter growth that includes local American Farmland Trust www.farmland.org family farms. Advocating environmentally healthy farming practices. Protects and restores forests for people, wildlife, and planet. We restore wildland and urban forests to preserve habitat, American Forests www.americanforests.org protect water quality and mitigate climate change. Protects and restores rivers to benefit people and wildlife ensuring clean drinking water, natural flood protection and American Rivers www.americanrivers.org opportunities for recreation.

Appalachian Mountain Club Promotes protection, enjoyment, and understanding of mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Northeast and Mid- www.outdoors.org Atlantic through conservation efforts, outdoor education programs, and recreational opportunities. Prevents pesticide poisoning of our environment, homes, workplaces, schools, food and water through a practical Beyond Pesticides www.beyondpesticides.org information clearinghouse on toxic hazards and non-chemical pest control. Works to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife, including Born Free USA www.bornfreeusa.org endangered species, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. Neighborhood-based action and education programs bringing people, businesses and government together for sensible Clean Water Fund www.cleanwaterfund.org solutions that protect water and health, prevent pollution, and conserve natural resources. Works to promote renewable energy, fight air and water pollution, build healthy fisheries and ocean habitats, combat Conservation Law Foundation www.clf.org sprawl, promote public transit, and defend public health. Working to save America's endangered and imperiled animals and their threatened habitats for future generations through Defenders of Wildlife www.defenders.org public education, citizen advocacy, legal action and scientific research. We help Congress address urgent climate change by bringing diverse voices together around innovative, win-win policy Environmental and Energy Study Institute www.eesi.org solutions. A non-partisan think-and-do tank bringing together community-based education and research on today's most pressing Environmental Law Institute www.eli.org environmental issues. Developing solutions that protect people, places, and the planet. From hunters to hikers, our members protect America's outdoors through community-based conservation, education, Izaak Walton League of America www.iwla.org commonsense public policy, and a commitment to strong outdoor ethics. Preserves national parks from the Grand Canyon to Gettysburg; protects endangered wildlife and cultural sites; promotes National Parks Conservation Association www.npca.org new parks; defends against pollution, inappropriate development and overcrowding. National Wildlife Federation www.nwf.org Uniting all Americas to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world. NRDC works with communities, officials, and businesses to secure laws and policies that will protect our environment for Natural Resources Defense Council www.nrdc.org years to come. Nature Conservancy, The www.nature.org Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Provides recycling education and technical assistance to communities and schools, and innovative grassroots recyclables Northeast Resource Recovery Association www.nrra.net marketing cooperatives to help communities manage their own recycling programs. Works internationally to protect marine wildlife and human health through programs to end pollution and destructive Oceana, Inc. www.oceana.org fishing practices, and to ensure vibrant, healthy oceans. Saves eagles, condors, falcons, and other endangered birds through research, breeding, and conservation programs. Helps Peregrine Fund, The www.peregrinefund.org preserve rainforests. Educates children and adults about nature and science. Protects and preserves the world's ocean, waves and beaches, through a powerful activist network. Activities include: Surfrider Foundation www.surfrider.org water quality monitoring, grassroots activism and plastic pollution prevention.

9/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description Scientists and citizens putting science to work to combat global warming, reduce nuclear weapons, promote clean, Union of Concerned Scientists www.ucsusa.org renewable energy, and make healthy food available for all. Multinational conservation organization working worldwide to combat climate change, save endangered animals, protect World Wildlife Fund www.worldwildlife.org wild habitats, and transform market forces to act in harmony with nature.

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Global Impact

Inspiring greater giving to address critical humanitarian issues throughout the world, such as disaster response, human Global Impact www.charity.org/give trafficking, education, clean water and hunger. Accion Building a financially inclusive world, with access to economic opportunity for all, by giving everyone the financial tools they www.accion.org need to improve their lives. Action Against Hunger www.actionagainsthunger.org We save the lives of malnourished children. We ensure everyone can access clean water, food,and healthcare. We enable entire communities to be free from hunger.​

Alight (formerly American Refugee http://wearealight.org/ We work closely with refugees, trafficked persons, and economic migrants, to co-design solutions that help them build full Committee) and fulfilling lives.

American Jewish World Service www.ajws.org Inspired by the Jewish commitment to justice, we work to realize human rights and end poverty in the developing world.​

Americares www.americares.org To save lives and improve health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential.

Amref Health Africa www.amrefusa.org Amref Health Africa strengthens health systems and trains African health workers to respond to the continent’s most critical health challenges. ​ Anera (American Near East Refugee www.anera.org Addresses the development and humanitarian needs of Palestinians and other communities in the Middle East. Aid) Ashoka To advance an Everyone a Changemaker world, where anyone can apply the skills of changemaking to solve complex social www.ashoka.org problems. CARE Started in 1945 delivering CARE Packages to war-torn Europe. Today, working around the globe to save lives, defeat www.care.org poverty and achieve social justice. Catholic Medical Mission Board www.cmmb.org Inspired by the example of Jesus, we work in partnership globally to deliver locally sustainable, quality health solutions to (CMMB) women, children, and their communities.​ ChildFund International www.childfund.org Helping deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities. Children International www.children.org We invest in the lives of children, build healthy environments they need to thrive, and empower them to create lasting change in their communities.​

Church World Service www.cwsglobal.org A faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. Clinton Foundation We improve lives by working together with partners across the U.S. and worldwide to create economic opportunity, www.clintonfoundation.org improve public health, and inspire civic engagement.​ Compassion International www.compassion.com We exist as a child-advocacy ministry to release children from their spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.​ Doctors Without Borders/Médecins www.doctorswithoutborders.org An independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed Sans Frontières USA conflict, epidemics and natural disasters in more than 70 countries.​

ECHO www.echonet.org Fights world hunger by helping people help themselves. Provides training, information and seeds to agricultural workers and missionaries working with farmers in 165+ countries.​

11/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description EngenderHealth www.engenderhealth.org Women’s health organization committed to the belief that sexual and reproductive health is a human right and vital for women to reach their full potential. Episcopal Relief & Development www.episcopalrelief.org Facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster, and disease, in three signature program areas: Women, Children, and Climate.​ Feed My Starving Children www.fmsc.org Volunteers hand pack scientifically formulated meals for undernourished children, which are distributed to a network of 75+ partners in 55+ countries each.​ FINCA International, Inc. www.finca.org To alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets, create jobs and raise their standard of living.

Free the Slaves Works to free people from slavery, help them build new lives, and dismantle the systems that allow slavery to flourish. www.freetheslaves.net Global Partners in Care Improving access to hospice and palliative care worldwide where the need is great and the resources are few through www.globalpartnersincare.org collaborative partnerships between US and international organizations. Habitat for Humanity International www.habitat.org ​We partner with families globally to strengthen communities, build or improve homes and advocate for everyone’s right to live in safe, affordable housing.​

Health Volunteers Overseas www.hvousa.org We envision a world where all people have access to quality health care, working to achieve health for all by educating & supporting health workers.​ Heifer International www.heifer.org We work globally, along side the communities we serve, providing livestock and training in sustainable agricultural practices to create the most favorable opportunity for families.​ Helen Keller International www.hki.org Saves the sight and lives of the vulnerable and disadvantaged; combats the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition. HIAS For more than 135 years, HIAS has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and freedom. www.hias.org Human Rights Watch www.hrw.org ​Defend the rights of people worldwide. We scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Humanity & Inclusion Co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, we support persons with disabilities and vulnerable groups in situations of conflict, http://www.hi-us.org natural disaster, and poverty in 60 countries.​ International Center for Research on Anchored in the principle of human dignity, ICRW advances gender equity, social inclusion and shared prosperity.​ Women (ICRW) www.icrw.org International Medical Corps www.internationalmedicalcorps.org Global humanitarian organization saving lives and building self-reliance by providing vital medical care; training healthcare providers; rebuilding clinics; and improving water & sanitation. International Orthodox Christian www.iocc.org Provides humanitarian/development assistance to people in U.S., Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East who have been Charities devastated by man-made and natural disasters. International Relief Teams www.irteams.org Alleviates human suffering by providing health services and other assistance to victims of disaster, poverty and neglect, in the United States and around the world.

International Rescue Committee, Inc. www.rescue.org Responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping people to survive, recover and reclaim control of their future.

MAP International www.map.org Christian organization providing life-changing medicines and health supplies to people in need. Serving all people, regardless of religion, gender, race, nationality, or ethnic background.​

Medical Teams International A humanitarian relief organization serving internationally and locally with expertise in refugee health care, disaster relief, and mobile dental programs.​

http://www.medicalteams.org/ Mercy Corps www.mercycorps.org Mercy Corps empowers people to survive through crisis, build better lives and transform their communities for good.

12/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description Operation Smile Through our expertise in treating cleft lip and cleft palate, we create solutions that deliver safe surgery to people where it’s www.operationsmile.org needed most. Opportunity International www.opportunity.org We provide hardworking, inspiring entrepreneurs with access to loans, savings, insurance and training – tools that empower them to work their way out of poverty. Oxfam America www.oxfamamerica.org Global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. ​ Pact Pact works in partnership to build systemic solutions so that there are thriving, resilient communities where those we www.pactworld.org serve are heard, capable and vibrant. Partners In Health www.pih.org Our mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. PATH www.path.org Our mission is to accelerate health equity through innovation and partnerships, enabling everyone to live to their full potential. ​ Plan International USA www.planusa.org We are part of a global organization that works to advance children's rights and equality for girls.​ Prison Fellowship International www.pfi.org We have programs in prisons around the world that are proven to restore prisoners, help their families, and integrate them back into the community—for good!​ ​ Project HOPE www.projecthope.org We operate globally, working side-by-side with health care workers and their communities, addressing the greatest public health challenges enabling people to live their best lives.​ Rise Against Hunger www.riseagainsthunger.org Provides food and life changing aid to the world's most vulnerable and supports the movement to end hunger in our lifetime. Save the Children www.savethechildren.org Save the Children does whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – transforming children’s lives and the future we share. SEE International www.seeintl.org ​Committed to restoring sight and transforming lives of blind people in developing countries. Since 1974, nearly half a million people have received free eye surgery. The Salvation Army World Service www.sawso.org With a presence in 132 countries, we work alongside communities to improve the health, economic, educational and Office (SAWSO) spiritual conditions of the world's most vulnerable.​ UMR (United Mission for Relief and To help underserved and marginalized communities build their capacity towards resilience. ​ Development) www.umrelief.org UNICEF USA www.unicefusa.org We believe in a world where ZERO children die from causes we can prevent. Join us, and we can get there. Unitarian Universalist Service www.uusc.org UUSC advances human rights and social justice. Our innovative approaches and impact are grounded in the belief that all Committee people have inherent dignity and rights. United Methodist Committee on Relief www.umcor.org UMCOR works globally to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing.​ (UMCOR) United Seamen’s Service www.unitedseamensservice.org Provides overseas health/welfare services to the American Merchant Marine, seafarers of allied nations, US Govt, military & civilian personnel & persons engaged in maritime industry.​ Water For People www.waterforpeople.org An international organization that promotes the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. Women for Women International www.womenforwomen.org Our mission is to help women survivors of war and conflict rebuild their lives through a yearlong comprehensive social and economic empowerment program. World Bicycle Relief Through the Power of Bicycles, we envision a world where distance is no longer a barrier to education, healthcare and www.worldbicyclerelief.org economic opportunity. World Relief A global Christian humanitarian organization seeking to overcome violence, poverty and injustice in the U.S. and around the www.worldrelief.org world through love in action.​ World Renew We join the world’s families to change hunger, poverty, and injustice through locally originated community development www.worldrenew.net programs and internationally coordinated disaster response.​ World Vision www.worldvision.org Relief and development organization helping children worldwide by tackling causes of poverty and developing access to clean water, food, health care, education and economic opportunity.

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United Way of Androscoggin County United Way of Androscoggin County https://www.unitedwayandro.org/ Enacting our mission to increase the organized capacity of people in Androscoggin County to care for one another. United Way of Androscoggin County leads and supports strategic initiatives that work to identify the root causes of community- wide problems and brings collective community resources together to implement long-lasting solutions.

United Way of Aroostook United Way of Aroostook www.unitedwayaroostook.org A nonprofit that funds over 20 agencies and programs that serves all of Aroostook County. Provides quality, developmental childcare to families who are working or attending school for children aged 6 weeks ACAP Early Care & Education https://www.acap-me.org through 6 years, and is age appropriate and individualized to meet each child's needs.

A holistic and comprehensive approach to meeting a whole family's needs by working with families in the key areas of ACAP Family Coaching https://www.acap-me.org health and wellness, economic assets, education, and training, early childhood education, and social capital. ACAP Hope & Prosperity Resource Center https://www.acap-me.org A warm and safe place to access a variety of services based on an individual's needs. Provides healthy foods, nutrition education, screening & health care referrals to eligible pregnant and postpartum women ACAP WIC https://www.acap-me.org and infants and children up to age 5. A program that assists with food, clothing needs, life-skills education and building stronger, healthier families by bringing Adopt-A-Block Aroostook https://bm.facebook.com/AABAHOULTON hope and love one block at a time. Giving a "hand up" not a "hand out". Prevents and allerviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the American Red Cross www.redcross.org generosity of donors. Provides suicide prevention awareness education efforts to professionals including educators, law enforcement, healthcare AMHC Suicide Prevention Education www.amhc.org providers, as well as children, teens, and young adults.

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging Provides nutritionally balanced meals to homebound older people and some younger disabled people who are unable to Nutrition Services www.aroostookaging.org prepare meals for themselves. Also provides congregate meals and food assistance at centers in Aroostook County.

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging http://www.maineservicecommission.gov/national-service/retired-senior-volunteer- Assists local nonprofits and service agencies to secure volunteers, who in turn make a difference for whom they are Retired & Senior Volunteer Program program/aroostook-rsvp/ volunteering. Partners with parents, childcare providers, grandparents, and others who are caring for children to strengthen families by Prevention Council Aroostook councilaroostook.org offering them opportunities for support and reliable information. Penobscot Boys & Girls Club Presque Program which extends learning beyond the school day by providing academic support, enrichment, and remediation which Isle Power Hour micmac-nsn.gov impact youth academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. Catholic Charities Hunger & Relief Supplies nutritious food to people experiencing food insecurity throughout Aroostook County to 24 pantries to improve the Services www.ccmaine.org/thrift-store health of low-income families. Shelters individuals and families with children, providing a no-cost, safe environment to sleep, meals, showers, and holistic Homeless Services of Aroostook www.aroostookhomeless.org case management services.

Hope & Justice Project https://www.hopeandjusticeproject.org To serve the needs of the victims/survivors of domestic abuse while working to end domestic violence in Aroostook County. St. John Valley To empower adults with intellectual disabilities in the St. John Valley and surrounding areas so they can achieve their Associates/Independence Plus https://stjohnvalleyassociates.org maximum potential.

The Salvation Army nne.salvationarmy.org/houlton Assists those in need with food pantry, soup kitchen, & by providing assistance with water, heat, electricity, and housing. Dolly's Imagination Library www.unitedwayaroostook.org A free book is sent to each child under 5 monthly in Aroostook County to promote childhood literacy. Provides those with physical and mental handicaps the programs necessary support to reach their highest level of personal Central Aroostook Association www.centralaroostookassociation.com development.

14/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description Provides emergency funding to nonprofits demonstrating financial needs to help continue their work to assist those in need UWA COVID 19 Response Fund www.unitedwayaroostook.org in Aroostook County as a result of COVID 19.

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United Way of Eastern Maine United Way of Eastern Maine United Way of Eastern Maine is a trusted catalyst for meaningful and lasting change that improves the lives of people in our www.unitedwayem.org region. The Literacy Volunteers’ support system is what makes us unique. This life-changing process starts by empowering adults through improved reading and English language skills that ultimately enhance their life skills in the areas of work, family, Adult and Family Literacy http://www.lvbangor.org/ health, and community. Bangor Area Recovery Network The BARN offers a no barrier, peer recovery support environment, that is open to the public (a minimum of) 10 a.m. to 8 Program https://www.bangorrecovery.org/ p.m. every day of the week, 365 days a year. The Bangor Region YMCA Early Childhood Education program utilizes a nationally recognized program model and highly Bangor YMCA Early Childhood trained educators to provide critical educational and social interventions to children aged 18 months to 5 years old in a year Education https://www.bangory.org/childcare-camps/early-childhood-education/ round setting.

The Shaw House Day Program provides safety for homeless youth, access to basic needs assistance, counseling services including access to individual and family counseling, prevention services, case management services, case planning that Basic Day Program https://www.theshawhouse.org/ fully involves parents and legal guardians towards reunification, referrals, and service linkage. The Brewer Area Food Pantry (OHI) assists food insecure residents in Brewer and Eddington, Maine, by partnering with community members and businesses to provide dignified and respectful access to nutritious food and other essentials for Brewer Area Food Pantry https://www.ohimaine.org/brewer-area-food-pantry/ anyone who needs assistance.

The Family Caregiver Program offers information, options counseling, respite and support groups to those who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer or dementia; providing them with an interactive decision-support process where individuals and/or their caregivers are educated and supported to make informed long-term Caregiver Support https://www.eaaa.org/caregiver-services/ support choices related to the individual’s preferences, strengths, needed services, values, and circumstances. The Penquis Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council (CAN) prevents child abuse and neglect in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties through programming that strengthens families, including, but not limited to, public awareness activities, child safety and parent education, support and information for parents, referral to services, and training for Child Abuse and Neglect Council https://www.penquis.org/ professionals. The Penquis Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) promotes safety and healing for child sexual assault victims and their non- offending caregivers by providing a space where many agencies, including law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical, victim advocates, and child advocates, work together to investigate, treat, manage, and prosecute Children's Advocacy Center https://www.penquis.org/ child sexual abuse cases.

Cobscook Experiential Program, offered in partnership with Calais High School, serves as an alternative to traditional high Cobscook Community High School school in Washington County and is designed for students for whom hands-on learning in a small group, experiential, place- Program https://cobscookinstitute.org/ based setting provides a platform to re-engage and succeed in high school and earn a high school diploma. Community Ties provides individualized and family-focused services for people with intellectual disabilities Community Ties https://iamsupports.org/ nd autism from the Old Town/Orono/Bangor increasing life skills and independent living opportunities. In partnership with communities, local vendors, organizations, and those we serve, the Dover Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard’s mission is to provide healthy supplemental and emergency food to area households experiencing food Dover Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard insecurity in the least restrictive and most respectful way possible, and to provide opportunities for learning that lead to Program https://www.facebook.com/DFAreaFoodCupboard increased self-sufficiency. The Parents Are Leaders (PALs) program begins with newborn home visits to inform and engage parents in their child’s development, and maintains support offering an evidence based curriculum of weekly infant play/parent support classes Early Childhood & Parenting Navigator https://www.communitycompassdowneast.org/parents-are-leaders that teach positive parenting skills through structured parent-child engagement.

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Healthy Acadia’s Food for All program helps Hancock and Washington County people meet basic needs and improve self- Food For All https://healthyacadia.org/initiatives/food_for_all.html sufficiency by increasing the amount of healthy food available to them through the emergency food system. Good Samaritan Agency Single Parent The mission of the Good Samaritan Agency is to help individuals who have special needs concerning pregnancy and Program https://goodsamaritanbangor.org/ parenting to gain the services they need to improve the quality of their lives. Good Samaritan Agencies Child Care Program provides children with a safe and nurturing environment with a developmentally appropriate curriculum promoting each child’s physical, emotional, social and cognitive development to Good Samaritan Child Care Center https://goodsamaritanbangor.org/ prepare each child to enter kindergarten. Harm Reduction and Overdose The Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention program provides life-saving harm reduction and health services and Elimination https://www.mainehealthequity.org/ mobilizes constituents to combat drug user stigma and advocate for recovery-oriented systems.

We bring people together to build and repair homes with local families to move them out of substandard living conditions Home Ownership Program https://www.habitatbangor.org/ and give them the stability, independence, and financial benefits that home ownership provides. The Hope House is a low-barrier homeless shelter focused on addressing immediate life-safety needs for persons struggling with substance use disorder with built-in support to aid in the transition from homelessness and active substance use to Hope House Health & Living Center https://pchc.com/locations/hope-house/ stable housing and recovery.

The Penquis Journey House provides transitional housing and support services to homeless pregnant/parenting youth 16- Journey House https://www.penquis.org/ 21 years of age, including case management, parenting support, life skills training, and access to health care.

The Magic Food Bus Healthy Eating Programs are focused on helping individuals gain increased knowledge about food security resources and promote healthy eating habits. With easy-to-understand educational components, personal support, access to free, nutritious local produce, and a consistent presence in the community, our program participants have the Magic Food Bus https://healthypeninsula.org/ encouragement, support, and tools to successfully make healthier food choices. The Shaw House Transitional Living Program, referred to as the Mason Place, serves as a co-ed Transitional Living Program Mason Place Transitional Housing https://www.theshawhouse.org/programs-services/shaw-house-programs- for homeless youth between the ages of 16-20, geared towards strengthening independent living skills to promote self- Program services.html sufficiency and successful transition to independent living. Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels program provides meals prepared by our own skilled chefs/cooks to isolated, homebound older and disabled adults who no longer can prepare or cook meals for themselves, and who also do not have a Meals on Wheels Waldo County https://www.spectrumgenerations.org/meals-wheels support system of family/friends that can do these tasks for them. Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s Nutrition Programs help to reduce food insecurity in older adults by utilizing volunteer drivers to deliver meals to home bound or otherwise isolated older adults, and by making community meals available with Nutrition Program https://www.eaaa.org/category/food-programs/ the help of volunteers across Eastern Maine. Wellspring’s Outpatient Program provides individual and group counseling for Mental Health and/or Substance Use Outpatient Services - Wellspring https://www.wellspringmaine.com Disorder treatment (includes co-occurring) and, counseling for affected others.

The Shaw House Street Outreach Program conducts outreach to locate and provide support to homeless youth living on the https://www.theshawhouse.org/programs-services/shaw-house-programs- streets in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Washington and Aroostook counties, while also educating community members Streetlight Outreach services.html including agencies/schools on youth homelessness and availability of Shaw House services.

The Violence Intervention Program (VIP), a 48-week, court-certified program for offenders who have been convicted of domestic violence, holds participants accountable for their abusive behavior, helps them to address patterns of violent and The Violence Intervention Program https://www.penquis.org/services/behavioral-health-disability-supports/ controlling behavior, and teaches them alternative communication and coping strategies. Waldo County Outreach New Hope for New Hope for Women provides services to all residents of Waldo County who are experiencing domestic violence, dating Women http://www.newhopeforwomen.org/ violence or stalking. The Bangor Region YMCA Y-Works Before and After School program utilizes a nationally recognized curriculum to deliver impactful programming to children in kindergarten through 5th grade, this program emphasizes social skills development, closing educational gaps, connecting youth with caring adults, and reducing or eliminating barriers to inclusion by providing Y Works https://www.bangory.org/childcare-camps/school-age-academy/ transportation, extended hours, and scholarships.

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The Shaw House Emergency Homeless Youth Shelter is a 16-bed shelter open 7pm – 8am, 7 days a week, providing safe Youth Shelter https://www.theshawhouse.org/programs-services/services-for-youth.html shelter, food, supportive counseling, access to gateway services including items needed to meet basic needs.

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United Way of Kennebec Valley United Way of Kennebec Valley uwkv.org Volunteers raise and allocate funds to 52 programs and fund initiatives which include 2-1-1 and Student Days of Caring. Alzheimer's Care Center mainegeneral.org Overnight respite and/or adult day services for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and their families, regardless of income level. Transportation to Adult Day Services provided American Red Cross of Central & redcross.org/maine Meets immediate needs of individuals and families after a disaster with food, clothing, and shelter. Also provides education Midcoast Maine in disaster prevention. Augusta Boys and Girls Club boysandgirlsclubofaugustamaine.com Teen mentoring, tutoring, conflct management, and crisis intervention aimed at reducing school suspensions and increasing opportunities for school success and graduation. Augusta Food Bank augustafoodbank.org A program for income eligible people from Augusta and Manchester to receive supplemental food to help meet their nutritional needs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine bbbsmidmaine.org Youth and adult program opportunities year-round. Promotes citizenship, cultural and personal growth. Provides and After-School Program for Grades 3-5. Boys and Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley bgckv.org Year round childcare for children six weeks to 5th grade, teen center, youth sports and summer scholarships for those in need. Bread of Life Ministries mainegbreadoflife.org Emergency shelter for homeless families and individuals. Case management to help people become self-sufficent. Soup Kitchen provides nutrtious meals and warm social environment. Bridging the Gap btgaugusta.org Programs include: Augusta Community Warming Center, Addie's Attic, Everyday Basics Pantry Capital Area New Mainers newmainersproject.org Cross cultural organization that welcomes immigrants and works to create a thriving integrated community in central Maine. Catholic Charities ccmaine.org Provides homemaking services to assist elders and persons with disabilities to live in their own homes. Children's Center childrensctr.org Provides early intervention and family services including developmental speech, occupational and physical therapies, respite care, therapeutic recreation parent education and case management. Children's Discovery Museum childrensdiscoverymuseum.org Encourages education through play, including role-playing, exploration, experimentation and the discovery that learning is fun. Crisis and Counseling Centers crisisandcounseling.org Provides a wide range of services designated for caregivers caring for children with serious emotional disorders using play therapy, as well as pareting programs and practices. Faith Food Pantry faithchristianchurch.me Provides one-week's supply of food and personal care products to Gardiner Area peple in need. Family Violence Project familyviolenceproject.org Provides school-based and community prevention education programs in Kennebec and Somerset Counties. Goodwill Industries goodwillne.org Provides the resources, skills and training to help people overcome the barriers to achieving and retaining employment. Promotes self-sufficiency and economic stability. MaineGeneral Community Care mainegeneral.org Offers assessment and counseling to individuals, couples, families and groups for all ages in the areas of substance use/abuse, mental health and co-occurring disorders. MaineGeneral WIC mainegeneral.org Provides nutrition counseling and supplemental food to income eligible pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women and children from birth to five years. MaineGeneral Harm Reduction mainegeneral.org Provides counseling, testing and referral services for HIV and needle exchange ManeGeneral Hospice Volunteers mainegeneral.org Volunteers bring comfort, caring and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. Also has children, teens, and caregiver programs. Kennebec Behavioral Health kbhmaine.org Programs include the Children's Home and Community-Based Treatment Program and the Homeless Outreach Program.

Girl Scouts of Maine www.pinetreebsa.org Development, career exploration, team b uildng, leadership skills, community services for girls 5 to 17. Kennebec Valey Community Action kvcap.org Programs include Baby Think It Over Program, Personal Body Safety and the Transportation Program. Program Kennebec Valley Dental Coalition community dental.org Offers sliding fee program when funding is available, also accepts MaineCare eligible children for routine care, and MaineCare eligible adults for emergency care. Kennebec Valley Family Dentistry Supports the sliding fee program for patients not covered by dental insurance.

19/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description Kennebec Valley YMCA kvymca.org Structured recreation and health-related programs in a comfortable, safe, caring setting. Provides affordable childcare/pre- school for children six weeks to five years and after-school childcare. Legal Services for the Elderly mainelse.org Provides free, high quality legal services to Maine's socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over. Specialized services for exploited elderly. Literacy Volunteers of the Greater lva-augusta.org Community service agency in the Augusta area providing volunteer, one-on-one tutor support for adults to achieve and Augusta improve basic reading skills. Motivational Services mocomaine.com Supports the LINC Wellness Center that provides people with severe and prolonged mental illness, Penquis CAP, Inc. penquis.org Foster Grandparents read to, mentor, and tutor children to improve social, emotional development, social engagement and academic skills. Pine Tree Council, Boy Scouts Character development, citizenship training, physical fitness for boys 7-18. The Explorer Program for ages 14-20.

Rural Community Action Ministry rcam.net Provides low cost home repairs and housing rehabilitation accomplished by volunteers,coordinates volunteer to provide outreach services to rural elderly and the disabled. Salvation Army nnn.salvationarmy.org Provides basic and emergency needs such as food, fuel and utilities, interim shelter, clothing, medicine, transportation and crisis counseling as needed, as well as support to emergency personnel. Sexual Assault Crisis and Support silentnomore.org Free 24-hour confidential support service for victims of sexual abuse, harassment, and other forms of sexual violence. Center Prevention eduction in the schools and community. Snow Pond Center for the Arts snowpond.org Provides Expressive Arts Programs to underserved teens at the Boysand Girls Club of Augusta.. Southern Kennebec Child Development skcdc.org Offers comprehensive quality early child care and educational programs for children ages six weeks to five years in licensed Corporation centers and family child care homes. Spectrum Generations spectrumgenerations.org A nutritious meal, five days a week, to homebound seniors and persons with disabilities. Drives provde a friendly security check for meal recipients. Winthrop YMCA winthropymca.org Youth and adult program opportunities year-round. Promotes citizenship, cultural and personal growth. Provides and After-School Program for Grades 3-5. Winthrop Food Pantry winthropfoodpantry.org A program to eligible residents of Winthrop and Wayne for additional food needed to help meet nutritional needs.

Winthrop Hot Meal Kitchen A community kitchen providing a free noon meal to anyone seeking a healthy, warm meal.

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United Way of Greater Portland United Way of Greater Portland https://www.unitedwaygp.org/ With community partners, we build on strategies that are known to achieve the best results, and we rigorously evaluate our progress. And, because we believe everyone has a role to play in building a thriving community, we actively seek to engage donors, advocates, and volunteers to create measurable, long-lasting community change.

211 Maine 211maine.org 2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services. A Company of Girls (ACOG) is an award-winning, nationally recognized after school theater & arts prevention program for A Company of Girls acompanyofgirls.org girls ages 8-18 Amistad helps those with mental illness, substance use disorder, chronic homelessness, and related issues to recover and Amistad, Inc. amistadmaine.org lead healthy lives. Avesta Housing improves lives and strengthens communities by promoting and providing quality affordable homes for Avesta Housing avestahousing.org people in need. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine provides youth development programs for young people, especially those who need Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine bgcmaine.org us most. Catherine Morrill Day Nursery promotes the young child's total development within a safe and nurturing environment, and Catherine Morrill Day Nursery catherinemorrill.org to support families. Catholic Charities empowers and strengthens individuals and families of all faiths, by providing innovative, community- Catholic Charities Maine ccmaine.org based social services throughout Maine. Count ME In is a partnership of schools, businesses, parents, youth, state and community organizations working to improve Count ME In countmeinmaine.org student attendance, engagement and academic achievement. Day One is Maine's only agency whose primary focus is adolescent substance use and mental health concerns, and is uniquely positioned to intervene at an early age in a young person's development so that they can get their lives back on Day One day-one.org track. As a single point of entry for people affected by HIV/AIDS, Frannie Peabody Center offers client-centered services that Frannie Peabody Center peabodycenter.org address the unique challenges of each individual. FCS provides essential and emergency relief services to community members in need, in total confidence, without question Freeport Community Services fcsmaine.org – food, fuel, transportation, referrals, free medical equipment. Goodwill Industries of Northern New Goodwill Northern New England is a nonprofit social enterprise that creates jobs, delivers needed services for people with England goodwillnne.org diverse challenges, uses environmentally friendly products and processes. As Maine’s only state-wide immigration legal services organization, ILAP advances justice and equity for immigrants and Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project ilapmaine.org their families through direct legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy. LearningWorks reimagines learning through innovative programs that help children, adults, and families realize their LearningWorks learningworks.me potential and build thriving communities. Legal Services for the Elderly provides free, high quality legal services to Maine's socially and economically Legal Services for the Elderly mainelse.org needy elderly age 60 and over.

The Locker Project helps ensure food security for children by providing class-time snacks and healthy foods they can take Locker Project mainelockerproject.org home for the times they are most likely to experience hunger—in the evening, over weekends, and during school breaks.

Maine Behavioral Healthcare is committed to creating a seamless system of behavioral health care across Maine, Maine Behavioral Healthcare mainehealth.org/maine-behavioral-healthcare coordinating hospital psychiatric care with community-based treatment services, and better access to medical care. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit family of high-quality providers and health care organizations committed to the health and MaineHealth mainehealth.org well-being of the communities and people we serve. Mayo Street Arts strives to strengthen its neighborhood and community by providing a haven for the arts that is vibrant, safe, and inspiring; and to engage area youths of diverse cultural communities in robust participation in the visual, Mayo Street Arts mayostreetarts.org performing, and literary arts.

21/23 University of Maine System Combined Charitable Appeal for Employees (CCAUE) 2020 Charity List Charity Name Website Address Description Milestone Recovery provides the best quality of services to empower individuals with substance use and behavioral health Milestone Recovery milestone-recover.org disorders to attain stability, dignity, recovery and an enhanced quality of life. Morrison Center's mission is to build a bright future for people with disabilities by empowering individuals to achieve Morrison Center morrison-maine.org maximum personal growth and independence. My Place Teen Center is a free, year-round, after-school program for kids, ages 10-18. A safe haven for youth - sustaining My Place Teen Center myplaceteencenter.org them with comfort, meals, resources, and hope. Since 1924, Northeast Hearing & Speech has been providing speech language pathology and audiology services, as well as Northeast Hearing and Speech nehearingandspeech.org the latest hearing aid technology for people of all ages. PTLA provides free civil legal assistance in cases where it can make a difference in one’s ability to meet one’s basic human Pine Tree Legal Assistance ptla.org needs or in enforcing one’s basic human rights. Greater Portland Health greaterportlandhealth.org Greater Portland Health is a medical practice committed to serving everyone in the community.

PCS is a non-profit community center delivering squash, wellness, and education in Portland, ME. They seek to unite Portland Community Squash pcsquash.com neighbors of all ages and backgrounds and to fully support youth on their journeys from elementary school into adulthood. PHA and its affiliated corporations provide long-term affordable rental housing and rental assistance to more than 3,000 Portland Housing Authority porthouse.org low-income families, seniors and disabled individuals. Portland Adult Education portlandadulted.org PAE offers programs designed to prepare Greater Portland area residents for a better, more fulfilling life.

As a recovery community organization, PRCC’s mission is to provide support education and resources for people recovering Portland Recovery Community Center portlandrecovery.org from and affected by addiction, and to spread the message of hope throughout the state of Maine.

Preble Street's mission is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with Preble Street preblestreet.org homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems. RTP provides low-cost transportation to the elderly, social service agency clients, the economically disadvantaged and Regional Transportation Program rtprides.org persons with disabilities throughout Cumberland County. Spurwink Services Incorporated spurwink.org Spurwink provides behavioral health and education services for children, adults and families. The Center for Grieving Children is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and The Center for Grieving Children cgcmaine.org education to grieving children, teens, families and the community. The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of The Opportunity Alliance opportunityalliance.org Maine. Through These Doors is Cumberland County's domestic violence resource center providing a full array of services to people Through These Doors throughthesedoors.org experiencing domestic abuse and related issues. Tri-County Mental Health Services provides mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities services to children, Tri-County Mental Health Services tcmhs.org youth, adults, and families.

Youth and Family Outreach yfoutreach.org Youth and Family Outreach offers services to Greater Portland families with children 6 weeks to five years of age.

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United Way of Midcoast Me United Way improves lives in communities through health, best start in life for children, food & shelter and initiatives like United Way of Midcoast Me www.uwmcm.org CA$H and the Diaper Project.

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area United Way of the Tri-Valley Area Care and Share Food Closet faemchurches.org Emergency food pantry serving nine towns in Greater Franklin County. Catholic Charities' SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage and Hope) program enables vulnerable seniors to remain Catholic Charities ccmaine.org independent in their homes. Children's Center childrensctr.org Center-based program that works with young children with disabilities. Community Dental communitydentalme.org Patient assistance program and sliding fee scale provide emergency and preventive dental care.

Franklin County Children's Task Force fcctf.org School and community-based programs that prevent child abuse and promote healthy relationships. Healthy Community Coalition fchn.org Mobile Health Unit outreach program which provides health screens, information, and education. Kennebec Behavioral Health kbhmaine.org Outpatient community Mental health services. The Dream Program which provides respite for caregivers and community engagment opportunities for adults with LEAP, Inc. leapcommunity.org disabilities. Literacy Volunteers serving Franklin and Somerset Counties westernmaineliteracy.org Adult tutoring and Bring Books to Life program which provides free children's books in collaboration with HeadStart Rural Community Action Ministry rcam.net Housing and homelessness programs including shelter and housing rehabilition Safe Voices safevoices.org Emergency services and court advocacy for survivors of domestic violence SeniorsPlus seniorsplus.org Provides nutrition and safety checks to home-bound adults through the Meals on Wheels Program Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services sapars.org School-based sexual asssault crisis intervention, prevention, and support services. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services Children's Advocacy Center sapars.org Forensic interviewing of children who have been sexually abused.

United Methodist Economic Ministry gbgm-umc.org/umem Food pantry, heating, and housing rehab services in northern Franklin County. Western Maine Community Action wmca.org Heating assistance administration and direct services

Western Maine Homeless Outreach wmhomelessoutreach.org Homeless shelter day programming Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc. wmtsbus.org Community Rides Program to increase access to non-medical services

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area United Way of York County buildcommunity.org United Way of York County connects people and resources to improve lives and create better communities.

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