This giving season, we are delighted to be partnering with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their Light the World Giving Machine initiative taking place from November 20th – December 10th at the Maine Mall.
What a truly magical night! The Fall Fiesta was a tremendous success, and it’s all thanks to your incredible support. It served as a beautiful tribute to our outgoing leader, Jenn McAdoo and was a wonderful opportunity for Tae Chong to get to know our friends and supporters. It was an evening full of fun, food, music, laughter, and sincere connection.
Tae Chong is a lifelong advocate for Maine’s underserved and underrepresented communities, and his career is defined by three decades of innovative service and strategic partnerships. Throughout this time, Tae has maintained a steadfast commitment to amplifying the voices of those too often unheard and to creating equitable pathways for all.
We’re very happy to introduce Jamie Frueh, a new Student Representative on our Board of Directors. Jamie (he/him) is a senior at Falmouth High School where he is involved in many clubs and teams. He currently serves as Secretary of the Diverse Student Union, where he helps foster inclusion and student engagement.
At the end of July our Executive Director, Jenn McAdoo gathered with other leaders from across the U.S. in Washington, D.C for a furniture bank summit. There she met roughly 30 different furniture bank leaders in-person, joined by another 10-15 online for the first ever in-person Furnish Together Coalition conference!
Originally from Natick, Massachusetts, Sophia is a graduate of Plymouth State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning with a Minor in Sustainability. She moved to Maine in January 2022 and quickly fell in love with the state’s natural beauty and vibrant communities.
