150,000 Futures Brightened!

The My Alfond Grant program has reached an incredible milestone! We are very excited to share that over 150,000 Maine kids now have an Alfond Grant, giving our youngest generation the opportunity to dream big! Since the program's beginning, more than $75 million has been invested in Maine kids' futures. Together, we can help make their big dreams a reality.

Fun Fact: the 150,000th and 150,001st grant recipients are twins from Oxford county. Check out the recent article in MaineBiz celebrating this exciting achievement!

A Successful THANK YOU Celebration!

On October 3rd, we celebrated our ten year anniversary with our Business Partners, to thank them for their continued commitment to our mission.

Together, the Alfond Scholarship Foundation and the Harold Alfond Foundation recognized the efforts of Maine employers to raise the visibility of the Alfond Grant, demonstrating their care for their employees, and helping build Maine's future workforce!

Interested in becoming a Business Partner? We would love to hear from you! Email us at info@myalfondgrant.org to get in touch.

Business Partner Spotlight

This month, we met with our Business Champion at Camden National Bank. We discussed ways to enhance awareness of the Alfond Grant among their employees. They suggested integrating grant details into their annual benefits slideshow and conducting virtual presentations for their managers in February, aligning with our shared goals.

We're grateful for the continued support of critical partners like Camden National Bank. We will be working closely with existing business partners in 2024 to deepen and better utilize these valuable connections. Visit our Business Partners page on our website to learn more!

Blog Post: Ways to DO, SAVE, & LEARN This Winter

As the new year begins, parents are organizing their finances and considering plans for 2024. Meanwhile, kids with holiday gifts are eager to spend! Now is the perfect time for parents and caregivers to plan monthly activities focused on doing, saving, and learning with their children, fostering financial discussions and inclusive family conversations.

Click the link to see our latest blog post. Get ideas to integrate these principles into the family routine this winter!

Happy New Year from the Alfond Scholarship Foundation

Reflecting on the past year, we are proud of our achievements here in Maine, and we couldn't do it without the support of our many business and community partners throughout the state. We're eager to embrace the opportunities and challenges that 2024 brings.

The Alfond Scholarship Foundation wishes you success in your endeavors, opportunities for growth, and moments of happiness in this new year. Here's to continuing our support for Maine families and working towards a brighter and better future!

With Gratitude,

Colleen, Kate, and Caroline