Philanthropy Activity and Donor Listings
We are pleased to celebrate a landmark year for MaineHealth Behavioral Health philanthropy, marked by exceptional community support and significant achievements across our events and initiatives. Our heartfelt thanks go to the MHBH Development Committee members for their dedication and hard work, which were instrumental in achieving this success. Here’s a look back at our notable accomplishments spanning July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025:
Signs of Hope Fundraiser Celebrates Resilience and Community
On July 17, more than 150 friends of MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) gathered at the Portland Country Club for the 17th annual Signs of Hope fundraiser. MHBH President Kelly Barton and co-host Sheri Boulos welcomed guests before Liv, a resident at our Community Rehabilitation Home in Biddeford, shared her inspiring story. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age four and schizoaffective disorder at 11, Liv also navigates anxiety disorder and OCD. Now 27, she proudly shares milestones such as learning to drive, taking culinary classes at community college, and having a boyfriend, charming the audience with her honesty and joy. Several care team members who have supported Liv were present, making the moment especially meaningful.
The event concluded with MHBH Development Committee Chair Lucy Tucker presenting an award to the MaineHealth Center for Trauma, Resilience and Innovation, honoring their heroism following the tragic Lewiston mass shootings.
Photo (l-r) MHBH President Kelly Barton, Liv, event co-cost Sheri Boulos. Photo by Whitney J. Fox Photography.
Leadership Giving Society
On March 4, the Philanthropy Office hosted the annual Leadership Giving Society (LGS) State of MHBH Presidential Briefing at the MaineHealth Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence. Founded in 2023, the LGS honors donors who give $1,000+ annually to the Behavioral Health Fund, supporting vital programs and services. Now in its second year, the Society includes 45 members, 17 of whom are MaineHealth employees.
The breakfast program featured remarks from Local Board Chair Dr. Karen Simone, LGS Chair Sean Burke, MHBH President Kelly Barton, and Dr. Melissa Bowker-Kinley, VP of Medical Affairs for Child & Adolescent Services. Together, they shared program updates, client stories, and the impact of philanthropy in advancing behavioral health care.
Behavioral Health E-Campaign Exceeds Goal
The second annual MHBH Employee Campaign wrapped up March 31, raising more than $24,000 from 44 employee donors — well above the $18,000 goal and last year’s total. The eight-week effort supports the Behavioral Health Annual Fund, providing flexible resources for critical services. Weekly prize drawings added fun to the campaign, with the grand prize — an outdoor movie night — donated by the anonymous winner to Spring Harbor’s Child & Adolescent Services. Thank you to all who gave and to the community partners who contributed prizes!
If you or a community partner would like to donate a prize for next year’s campaign, please contact Megan Bagdasarian.
Supportive Housing Gives Hope — and Stability — to Clients Like Joe
At MHBH, we know that recovery isn’t possible without safe, stable housing. Every day, we work to meet the growing need for supportive residential programs that help people living with complex mental health challenges receive the care they need in a place they can call home.
One of those people is Joe. After spending six months at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, Joe transitioned into one of our residential treatment programs. The move was life changing — not only for Joe, but also for his family.
“It feels unbelievable to us that Joe is receiving all of this care and support, in a stable housing arrangement,” his sister shared. “It seems miraculous that he is in a situation that so fully caters to his needs, when there are so few openings of this type, and we are really, really grateful.”
Stories like Joe’s highlight the impact of your generosity. Gifts to the Behavioral Health Annual Fund expand access to safe housing, ongoing behavioral health care, and the hope of a brighter future. Together, we can ensure that more people like Joe and his family experience the life-changing stability they deserve.
Photo: MaineHealth Behavioral Health President Kelly Barton stops to talk with a WGME reporter. View story.
Let’s Ride! Bikers for Behavioral Health Raises $3,000
On October 19, bikers hit the open road for the inaugural Let’s Ride: Bikers for Behavioral Health benefit, raising more than $3,000 for essential mental health services.
The scenic 185-mile ride began at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, with a stop at MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway before ending at MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook. Riders and supporters capped the day with live music, good food, and raffle prizes donated by generous community partners.
By turning their passion for riding into purpose, participants helped fuel hope and expand access to behavioral health care across our communities.
Holiday Cheer That Lasts All Year
For patients spending the holidays in treatment, a small gift can mean the world. A warm scarf, a favorite snack, or simply knowing someone cares can bring comfort and hope during what is often a difficult season. That’s the heart of the Holiday Partners Program — a tradition that has grown into a year-round source of support for our patients.
This past November, more than 125 friends and supporters gathered at Shipyard Brewery for Making Spirits Bright, presented by Great Diamond Partners. Together, they raised over $20,000 to fuel the Holiday Partners Program. With enthusiastic leadership from our event hosts, and generous contributions from sponsors and local businesses, the evening was filled with joy, gratitude, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
The holiday spirit continued on December 19, when MHBH staff, members of the Executive Leadership Team, and the Philanthropy Committee came together at MHBH at Spring Harbor for the annual gift bag stuffing party. With festive music, a shared meal, and plenty of laughter, volunteers packed thoughtful gifts for patients across our system — spreading warmth and cheer during a time when it’s needed most.
Altogether, more than $30,000 was raised through Making Spirits Bright and general donations, making this our most successful season yet. But the true impact goes far beyond the holidays. Thanks to your generosity, the Holiday Partners Program now provides essentials like eyeglasses, medication co-pays, gas cards, and warm clothing year-round — meeting critical needs that help patients focus on healing.
Your gifts ensure that individuals facing mental health challenges know they are not alone. Together, we’re proving that healing isn’t just a season — it’s a journey made brighter by community.
Photo (l-r): Event hosts and Development Committee members Jill Metcalf, Katie Banks, and Hannah Ryan welcome guests during Making Spirits Bright.
Photo (l-r): Colleen Foley-Ingersol, Senior Director Developmental Disorders Services, and Kimberly Loika-Smith, Director Clinical Behavioral Health enjoying the event with Miss Maine Rosie Haibon. Photo by Whitney J. Fox Photography.
An Evening of Possibility Raises $106,000 for Autism Care
On September 27, An Evening of Possibility brought together community members in support of the Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders. Emceed by Miss Maine USA Ambassador Rosie Haibon, who shared her personal journey with autism, the event raised $106,000 to enhance therapy equipment, staff training, and safety measures.
We are deeply grateful to Ben Berry, Jordan Equipment, and all sponsors and donors whose generosity made this inspiring evening possible.
MaineHealth Behavioral Health FY25 Donor Roster
MaineHealth Behavioral Health
FY25 Donor Roster
(Partial Year: October 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
MaineHealth Behavioral Health deeply appreciates the generous contributions1 of our many donors. Because of their commitment and financial support, we are able to provide those we serve with timely access to the best and most appropriate care available, and treat them with compassion, dignity and respect. We are delighted to acknowledge the following donors for their philanthropic generosity.
GIFTS OF $25,000 OR MORE
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Pond Family Foundation ‡
GIFTS OF $10,000 – $24,999
David and Donna Banks
Sheri Boulos ‡
Sean and Jana Burke ‡
DAF Giving360
Albert B. Glickman Family Foundation
Mindy and Jeffrey Glickman
Dr. Tigraw B. Glickman
John T. Gorman Foundation ‡
Kerstin and Uwe Kirchner *‡
Judith E. Glickman Lauder
Richard and Carolyn McGoldrick
Wescustogo Foundation ‡
Timothy and Elizabeth Williams ‡
GIFTS OF $5,000 – $9,999
Baker Newman Noyes
Kelly and Brian Barton *‡
Benchmark Construction
City of Biddeford
CWG Fund at Maine Community Foundation
Candace and Jim Fox ‡
Genoa Healthcare
The Honorable and Mrs. Alfred Hoffman, Jr.
Maine Community Foundation
Wendi and Tim O’Donovan
Prompto, Inc. / TK Properties, Inc.
Jennifer Bragg and James P. Wolak, MD *‡
WPOR-AM/FM
GIFTS OF $2,500 – $4,999
Anonymous
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Nancy and Michael Beebe
Bessemer Trust ◊‡
Compass Concierge & Companions LLC ‡
Beth Dube, APRN-BC *‡
Judith and Morris Fisher
Great Diamond Partners LLC ◊
Barbara Colby and Laurence Gross ‡
Nancy and Sam Ladd
The Honorable Olympia Snowe and The Honorable John R. McKernan ‡
Richard and Anna Olsen *‡
Peggy and Bill Ryan
Saco & Biddeford Savings Charitable
Foundation ‡
Amy Woodhouse and Tobey Scott
P.W. Sprague Memorial Foundation
Steppin’ Out Dance Centre ◊
Paula Banks and James Theofilos ‡
University of New England
Vanguard Charitable
GIFTS OF $1,000 – $2,499
Drs. Frederick R. and Jennifer G. Aronson
Richard and Adele Aronson
Nela Alvarez-Sotomayor and Greg Boulos
Kendrick Ballantyne ◊
Janet and Phil Bruen
Karl J. Buckley *‡
Alan and Anthony Bean Burpee *‡
Sue and Bill Caron
Dr. and Mrs. William P. Carter
Joanne and Joseph R. D. deKay, DO ‡
Ann and Nancy Donaghy ‡
Kelly Elkins *‡
Kathryn Banks and Josh Fifield
Mary F. and William Frank, MD ‡
Linda and Robert F. Fuller
William and Alexandra Fuller
Claudia J. Grandy ◊‡
Tammy and Daniel Greenstein
Erik Monsen and Blanca Gurrola *‡
G & E Roofing Co., Inc.
Deborah L. Mayerson and George Hart ◊*
Tracy and Timothy Hawkins, MD ‡
Headlight Audio-Visual, Inc.
Judith Hearst
John and Sheri Hume *‡
Irene and Paul Kapothanasis
Carol and Saul Katz, MD
Norton Lamb Jr.
Leeber Family Charitable Foundation ‡
Aileen A. Mickey, MD *‡
William A. MacLeod ‡
Catherine M. Martin ◊
Elizabeth and Allen Martin, PMH – NP *‡
Jeffrey and Jacob Maxwell-Couch *‡
Nicholas Mazuroski ◊
Jill and Christopher Metcalf
Kimberly and Bryan O’Connor *
Petrlik Florence Family Foundation ‡
John and Heather Petrlik ‡
Erika and Kyle Pond
Puritan Medical Products ◊
The Rapkin-Stiles Family Charitable Fund‡
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Renaissance Charitable Foundation
Terence and Hannah Ryan
Sara Schmalz *‡
Dr. Karen Simone ‡
Hilary Rapkin and William Stiles ‡
Troy P. Henninger and Cornell L. Stinson *‡
Marianne DeCain Tarraza
Betsey Timm
Lucy and Dan Tucker
Anna and Owen Wells
Lee Wolfrum *
The Peter Jaffe Yeomans Foundation
GIFTS OF $500 – $999
Nancy A. Hasenfus MD
and Robert T. Anderson MD
Anonymous (2)
ATLANTIC Sportswear, Inc.
Michael D. Banks
Constance and Arthur Batson
Sharon D. Baughman, RN *
Dr. Susan E. Schraft and Richard S. Berne
David Bobrow ◊
Linda and Andrew Brenner
Gretchen Boulos and Robert Carter
Clark Insurance
Betty and Santo Cimino
Delia Pooler and Paul Crowley
Michael and Lee D’Attilio *
Gina Marie and Santo DiDonato *
Mary Jean Mork and Michael F. Donahue *
Jane E. Eberle
Darlene Ray and Charles Fairbrother *
Cate and Richard Gilbane
Suzanne and Stephen Gilbert
Thomas Girard *
Tami and Jerome Goldsmith
Adam Golonka *
Barbara and Thomas Gorrill
Paul and Dr. Maria C. Hadjiyane, FACHE *
Ashley Hall ◊
Christopher and Katie F. Harris *
Catherine and Jeffrey Honeycomb
Amanda and Brad Hunter
J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund ◊
Piera Keith ◊
Anne and Geoffery LaFond
Luke’s Lemonade
Marty Madden ◊
Karen L. McDonald
Susan and Frank McGinty
Mindy’s Munchies of Maine ◊
Kathleen and Alain Montegut
Mary and Kenneth Nelson
Merle and Leonard Nelson
Kevin T. O’Donovan and Family
Becky and John Piper
Philip Russell MD *
Nancy and Thomas Ryan
John and Liz Suczynski
T. Rowe Price Charitable
Barbara and Robert Taylor
Town & Country Federal Credit Union
Town of Arundel ◊
Stuart and Karen Watson
Wendy Westervelt
Colin Wroblewski
GIFTS OF $250 – $499
Kim Anania
Anonymous (5)
Brian Beaulieu ◊
Juliann Bernier *
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Bowe *
Daniel Cheesman ◊
Jeffrey Cheesman ◊
Dr. Monica L. Daigle DO ◊*
Kelli and Michael Dubose
Martha E. Dumont ◊
Kiely Foley *
Katie and Jim Freilinger
Suellen Griffin
Tracy Hayden *
Trampas Hutches *
Charles W. Hurll, Jr. ◊
Matthew LaBove ◊
Courtney Larochelle ◊
Shelley Linscott
Susan and John Marshall
Beth Nadeau
Frederick Price *
Cheryl L. Rust
Meryl Ryan
Suellyn Santiago ◊
John M. Spellane ◊
Morgan Stanley ◊
Kay and Karl Sze
Town of Hollis
Kathryn Ward *
Caroline White *◊
Hannah Wolfer ◊
GIFTS OF $100 – $249
Kenneth J. Allen
Helen Andreoli
Anonymous (5)
Anthony F. Attardo, Jr.
Dr. David and Rev. Dr. Frances Bagdasarian
Christina Becker ◊
Erin L. Belfort, MD
Kim Bernard
Michael Bianchi ◊
Drs. Francine and Stephen Blattner
Erin E. Brown ◊*
Gretchen Bookout Cheesman ◊
Mary and Christpoher Copeland ◊
Michele Creelman
Nancy E. Crowell
William Dalicandro ◊
Anna and Eugene Dawkins
Joseph and Deborah Dixon ◊
David Drake
Tricia D. Emery ◊*
Jenny Erwin ◊
Courtney Farrell
Mollie Flahaven *
Kelly Francis
Karen Freedman
Denis Garriepy ◊
Gina Gawle ◊
Maria and David Glaser
Christiane Godbout
Dana Gould ◊
Nadine Grosso *
Kelsey Harney ◊
Scout Hartz ◊
Tamela and Keith Holley ◊*
Thomas Ter Horst ◊
Sara Jacobson *
Eric Jermyn ◊
Jamie E. Joncas ◊
Sadie Jones ◊
Dr. Costas and Patricia Lambrew
The Lamontagnes
Mary Ledoux ◊
Richard Couture and Polly LeVasseur
Breton Lorway ◊
Abigail Maker ◊
Craig Martin ◊
Martha and James McCarthy
Nancy and Kevin McCarthy
Erica McCormack
Dr. Frederick and Deborah Molander
April Monahan ◊*
Christina Monks ◊
Vernon L. Moore ◊
Katie Mosley
Lauren Murphy ◊
Dr. Frank and Dana Musciano
Nappi Distributors
Heather Nystrom ◊
Gary O’Connor ◊
Ada and Donald Olins
Jason Ouellette ◊
Katherine Palmisano ◊
Sarah Paradis ◊
Albert Perillo, III ◊
William Phelan ◊
Elizabeth Piantidosi ◊
Sarah Piasecki
Amy Pires
Timothy Powell
Drs. Jane and James Pringle
David Rice
Douglas Rice
Dr. Donald and Mary St. Germain
Kathy and Bruce Sahrbeck
Arynne Saunders ◊
Amy Shields ◊
Ronald Smith
Michael and Erin Soucy
Robert C. Soucy
Lee Sowles
Debra and Arthur Stilphen ◊*
Katherine Storey
Susan I. Stover
Heloise Strickland ◊
David Thomas ◊
United Way of Kennebec Valley ◊
USM Foundation ◊
Carly Vargas ◊
Lynn and Gerald Vicenzi ◊
Margaret and Peter Webster, Esq. ◊
Megan Zelones
GIFTS OF $0 – $99
Paa Kwasi Obeng Adjei ◊*
Anonymous (2)
Megan E and David Bagdasarian *
Natalie Ballantyne ◊
Tammy Batchelder ◊
Jacqueline AC Belknap *
Gladys Benshimol
Jacob R. Blaisdell
Peter Bowman
David and Karen Brenner ◊
Dr. Brandy M. Brown *◊
Chris Burke ◊
Daniel Burke ◊
Jim Cassidy
Laurie Cavanaugh *
Marjorie Cheesman ◊
Michelle Ritz and William D. Chen
Branden Clements ◊*
Lesley Clunie
Lindsay Clunie
Katherine Colvin ◊
Katy Corrado
Michael Davis ◊
Stacy E. Davis ◊*
Georgann S. Dickey, APRN-ANP
Elizabeth Durant ◊*
Chelsea Emerson ◊
Brenda Erskine-Phillips
Catherine and Richard Fifield
Colleen M. Foley-Ingersoll *
David Fortin ◊
Julie and Stephen Fox ◊*
Geoffrey Gagnon ◊
Darla Giftos ◊*
Alex H. Gingrich *
Guy Gosselin ◊
Jodie and Will Hall *
Kathy Halpin ◊
Kelly Hammond
Katie Haney
Keegan Hyland ◊
Ira H. Hymoff, Ph.D.
Victoria Hynes ◊*
Dana Johnson
Sarah Keeley
Ernesta Kennedy ◊*
Jessica M. Lalumiere
Mary A. Lalumiere
Stephanie and Harry Lampman ◊
Cheryl Libby
Diane Manter ◊
DeWayn Marzagalli
Ann T. May
Brock McCarthy ◊
Taylor McFarlane ◊
Stephen and Donna McIntyre ◊
Sheriff Joel Merry
Cheri Michaud ◊*
George Mosley
Thomas E. Nichols ◊
Michael O’Donovan ◊
Randy Oliver ◊
Sarah Parnell ◊
Richard Parsons ◊
Sharon Pelton ◊
John Perry ◊
Ana Piper
Charles and Frances Prinn
Caroline Raymond ◊*
Kristin Reed *
Colleen and Mark Robinson ◊
Jason and Angela Rosenberg *
Keri Ross ◊
Marc Rubino ◊
Karen E. Rumo *
Damien Saccani ◊
Sad Dads Club◊
Nicole Saucier ◊
Katherine L. Schaefer ◊
Emma Scholz
Betty B. Schopmeyer ◊
Lori Schwartz *
Barbara Sergio *
Courtney Sinclair
Steven P. Stout, MD *
Taylor Taliaferro
Lisa Tibbetts ◊*
Rebecca Tryon *
Karen Vincent *
Kristy Wade ◊*
Aaron Waldman ◊*
Lynn Walker ◊*
Jennifer Weidner ◊
Erin Whitcomb ◊*
Richard and Jeanne Wirth ◊
Johanna W. Young
◊ First Time Donors. *MH Employee during FY25. ‡ MHBH Leadership Giving Society
1 This roster includes donors who made new gifts and pledges in FY25, excluding gift payments on pledges from prior fiscal years.
Memorial & Tribute Gifts in FY25
Memorial & Tribute Gifts in FY25
Memorial and Tribute Gifts are a powerful way to honor or remember your loved one by continuing to move MaineHealth Behavioral Health’s mission forward. Your gift provides critical funds to continue our work to provide a seamless and compassionate continuum of care through a community of providers collaborating to promote recovery and the overall mental and physical well-being of those we are privileged to serve.
In Honor of Cheryl R. Boulos
Maria and David Glaser
David Rice
Douglas Rice
In Honor of Grace Brenner
David and Karen Brenner
In Memory of Joshua Breton
Daniel Burke
In Memory of Grampy A. Brian
Laurie Cavanaugh
In Memory of Joyce E. Cotton
Anonymous
In Honor of Dan Craffey
William and Alexandra Fuller
In Honor of George deKay
Joseph R. D. deKay, DO
In Honor of Keith Gautreau
William and Alexandra Fuller
In Honor of Judith E. Glickman Lauder
Suzanne P. Gilbert
Breton Lorway
In Memory of Eduardo Gurrola
Kelly and Brian Barton
Michael and Lee D’Attilio
Paul and Dr. Maria C. Hadjiyane, FACHE
Colleen M. Foley-Ingersoll
April Monahan
Sarah Parnell
Caroline Raymond
Sara Schmalz
Lori Schwartz
Amy Shields
Steven P. Stout, MD
In Memory of Corrine E. Henninger
Albert Perillo, III
In Memory of M. Codine V. Kelley
Troy P. Henninger and Cornell L. Stinson
In Honor of Brian Klazynski
William and Alexandra Fuller
In Memory of Dorris M. Lindquist
William and Alexandra Fuller
In Honor of The MaineHealth Behavioral Health Philanthropy Team
Anonymous
In Honor of Jennifer McCarthy
William and Alexandra Fuller
In Honor of Nancy Pond
Erika and Kyle Pond
In Memory of Shawn Ryder
Anonymous
In Memory of Sherry Sabo
Vernon L. Moore
In Honor of Cheryl R. Boulos and Ralph Struzziero
Betty and Santo Cimino
Barbara and Robert Taylor
In Memory of Joanne C. Soucy
Nancy Pond
In Honor of Those Who Struggle
Stacy E. Davis
In Honor of Megan Tucker
Catherine and Jeffrey Honeycomb
In Honor of Helen Watson
Stuart and Karen Watson
We greatly appreciate each gift given in support of MaineHealth Behavioral Health, and we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this listing. We regret any errors or omissions. Should you identify inaccurate information, please contact Cornell L. Stinson, Director of Philanthropy at cornell.stinson@mainehealth.org or at 207-661-6667.
