September 2023

Dear friends, 

When you join us at RAISE you’ll hear the stories of the people who make our work possible, woven together for one magical evening. I know you'll feel inspired by the resilience and hope in the room, and I believe you'll learn something while there as well. This casual cocktail event will include an evening of connections from across the community, local food, an open bar, and recognition for outstanding partners. 

Will you join me? Your support powers TOA's critical programming all year long.

Plus, we have an outstanding lineup of food and drink (really- check out the list below!).

Standing with our community on September 28th, you can be proud of the active role your contribution makes on TOA’s 55 programs serving over 20,000 Mainers each year. From infants to senior citizens, new mothers to New Mainers, TOA is always there to meet our clients where they’re at.

Come join us at RAISE. Feel the strength of community in action and know that your presence matters.  

I look forward to seeing you there.

Joe 

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SEPTEMBER 28th, 2023 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Michael J. Tarpinian Family Center

50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME

This casual cocktail event will include an evening of connections from across the community, local food, an open bar, and recognition for outstanding partners. Your support powers TOA's critical programming all year long.

Bites by: Lady Shucker Oysters, Mitr, Empanada Club, Sunnyfield Baking, Oga Suya, Mr. Tuna, and The Portland Board

Drinks from: Allagash Brewing, Devenish Wines, Maine Craft Distilling & Milk Bottle Mocktails

Live music from: The Larry Williams Band Trio

Registration Deadline is Wednesday, September 27th

2023 Honoree

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - Over the past 25 years, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care have established themselves as one of TOA's most substantial supporters. Committed to our corporate sponsorship programs since 1998, Harvard Pilgrim's support has made an incredible impact on TOA.

Harvard Pilgrim and its family of companies provide health benefit plans, programs and services to more than 3 million customers in New England and beyond. In 2022 alone, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and its parent company Point32Health pledged over $865,000 to support Maine communities - from projects such as food insecurity to gaps in culturally responsive immigrant mental health supports.

We are proud to honor Harvard Pilgrim Health Care at RAISE 2023!

2023 Host Committee



Led by: Wendy & Mark Morrissette, Anne & Geoff LaFond, Betsy & Rob Tod

Anita Chandler, Elizabeth & Richard Conrad, Joe Everett, Fran Hutchinson, Woodman & Connie Jones, Bernie & Dana Kavanagh, Angus & Cricket King, Lily Lynch & Chris Bentson, Ghomri Rostampour, Barbara & Robert Schneider, Tim Soley & Maria Gallace, Josh & Lea Steirman, Mike & Nancy Tarpinian, Colette Twigg & Rob Rowse, Penny Wheeler-Abbott

THANK YOU 2023 EVENT SPONSORS:

> In September We Recognize....

National Recovery Month

No one should be alone on their journey to healing. This #RecoveryMonth, let’s make sure everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the resources they need to heal and thrive.

Learn more about programs and services TOA offers that are on the journey of recovery.

National Suicide Prevention Month

This is a Time to Raise Awareness

about suicide and the resources available to help people in crisis.

In Maine, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death. In 2022, there were 342 suicides in the state, an increase of 10% from the previous year. The highest rates of suicide are among young adults (ages 15-24) and middle-aged men.

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