NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
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Our Mission
To improve the lives of our Scarborough neighbors by identifying both those in need and those willing to share their gifts, and coordinating the interchange in a compassionate, confidential manner. Granting Resources and Assistance through Community Effort Project G.R.A.C.E. (Granting Resources and Assistance through Community Effort) is a volunteer nonprofit in Scarborough, Maine. We provide direct services, foster community initiatives, lead collaborative solutions, convene stakeholders and change agents.
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ABOUT US
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LEADERSHIP
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Founded in 2000, and incorporated as a 501c(3) nonprofit in 2002. We are based in Scarborough, Maine.
EIN (Tax ID Number): 01-0701784 >>Recent 990 Tax Forms Mailing Address: PO Box 6846, Scarborough, ME 04070-6846
Phone Number: (207) 883-5111 Email: pgme @ projectgracemaine.org Keep in touch! Subscribe to our mailing list. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alberta Follansbee, President Donna Snyder, Treasurer Dwayne Hopkins, Secretary Cindy Fasulo Art Ledue STAFF Stephanie Cox, M.A. / Executive Director FOUNDER Karen Packhem |
INITIATIVES & PRIORITIES
Feeding Our Neighbors & Food for Thought & Action, Fuel Assistance & Keeping Our Neighbors Warm, Investing in Student Success, and
Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Community collaborative include: Scarborough Community Garden, Scarborough Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Scarborough Community Calendar, Rally to Keep Our Neighbors Warm, Scarborough Helps (Covid-19).
Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Community collaborative include: Scarborough Community Garden, Scarborough Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Scarborough Community Calendar, Rally to Keep Our Neighbors Warm, Scarborough Helps (Covid-19).
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MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Project GRACE is a member of the Maine Association of Nonprofits, Maine Philanthropy Center, Southern Maine Community Organization Active in Disaster, and Buy Local Scarborough. We support Thrive2027. We are a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, hold a State of Maine Charitable Solicitations License, and have earned a Guidestar silver badge.
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RECOGNITION & AWARDS
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Awarded by the Altrusa International Foundation, Portland Chapter (2023)
We are grateful to the Altrusa International Foundation for giving Project GRACE the opportunity to shine a light on the good work being done by Sharyn Shearer and our many volunteers. More than 80 area nonprofits were invited to submit their nominations. Read more.
Awarded by the Altrusa International Foundation, Portland Chapter (2023)
We are grateful to the Altrusa International Foundation for giving Project GRACE the opportunity to shine a light on the good work being done by Sharyn Shearer and our many volunteers. More than 80 area nonprofits were invited to submit their nominations. Read more.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD
Awarded by the Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (2013)
The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) named recipients of its 2013 Outstanding Business Awards at the group’s 28th annual meeting held at the Black Point Inn. “The companies receiving awards this year go beyond running great businesses,” said SEDCO Executive Director Karen Martin. “They’ve become part of the Scarborough landscape and have made Scarborough a better community.”Stuart Axelrod, chairman of SEDCO’s board of directors, noted that the selection of all four honorees was unanimous. Project G.R.A.C.E. is very pleased to be recognized, and sees this award as belonging to all our steadfast volunteers, supporters, and partners.
Awarded by the Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (2013)
The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) named recipients of its 2013 Outstanding Business Awards at the group’s 28th annual meeting held at the Black Point Inn. “The companies receiving awards this year go beyond running great businesses,” said SEDCO Executive Director Karen Martin. “They’ve become part of the Scarborough landscape and have made Scarborough a better community.”Stuart Axelrod, chairman of SEDCO’s board of directors, noted that the selection of all four honorees was unanimous. Project G.R.A.C.E. is very pleased to be recognized, and sees this award as belonging to all our steadfast volunteers, supporters, and partners.
HOMETOWN HERO AWARD
Awarded by the Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial (2021 & 2022)
Project G.R.A.C.E. is very pleased to be recognized, and sees this award as belonging to all our steadfast volunteers, supporters, and partners.
BEST OF THE BEST AWARD
Awarded by the Readers of the Forecaster, formerly The Current (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008)
Thank you to all who voted and placed us first in the nonprofit category of the annual readers' poll. We are honored to be so well thought of, and extend our congratulations to all the other winners.
SENIOR SERVICE AWARD
Awarded by Scarborough Terrace (2018)
This prestigious honor was awarded to Project G.R.A.C.E. volunteers, Len and Liane Giambalvo, by Scarborough Terrace. Len and Liane's many volunteer roles include answering recipient phone calls, working 'behind the scenes' to improve Project GRACE's administration, making countless calls to sign people up for Joe4Oil heating assistance, coordinating the delivery of supplemental food boxes for seniors, and volunteering for the Scarborough Food Pantry. Both are compassionate, thoughtful, and generous in their approach to helping their neighbors. We are honored to have them working with us and congratulate Len and Liane on receiving this much-deserved recognition!
OUTSTANDING WOMAN
Awarded by 93.1 The Coast Radio Station (2017)
Project GRACE's Board President, Bert Follansbee, was named an "Outstanding Woman" by 93.1 The Coast radio station. Tune in here: http://coast931.com/…/bert-follansbee-our-outstanding-woma…/
GREAT PERSON OF SCARBOROUGH, NOMINATION
Awarded by the Scarborough Leader (2016)
Project GRACE's Executive Director, Steffi Cox, as well as several other community volunteers with long ties to Project GRACE, including Kelly Murphy, were nominated for the annual Great Person Award. We congratulate all the nominees, and especially the winner for 2016, Nancy Crowell, Director of the Scarborough Public Library.
SENIOR SERVICE AWARD
Awarded by Scarborough Terrace (2012)
This prestigious honor was awarded to Project G.R.A.C.E. volunteer, Jim Elkins, the first-ever recipient of the Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living Senior Service Award. Jim’s many volunteer roles include answering recipient phone calls, chairing the Granting Resources Committee, and serving on the Board of Directors. Jim is a principled and compassionate volunteer who makes a marked difference in lives of our neighbors and Project G.R.A.C.E. everyday. We are honored to have him working with us and congratulate Jim on receiving this much-deserved recognition!
GREAT PERSON OF SCARBOROUGH AWARD
Awarded by the Scarborough Leader (2003)
Karen Packhem, our founder, was honored in January of 2003 with this distinction by a popular vote of the readers of the Scarborough Leader. Karen's long-standing commitment to helping others made her the hands-down winner.
COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded by the Preble Street Resource Center, Portland, Maine (2002)
Project G.R.A.C.E. was recognized for its services to families in need. This award usually goes to a larger agency such as the United Way or a major company that has been a financial contributor. We are proud to share this recognition with all of supporters, who have helped make it possible.
BISHOP AMADEE PROULX AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERISM
Awarded by Catholic Charities Maine (2002)
This prestigious honor was awarded on April 26, 2002, to Karen Packhem, director of Project G.R.A.C.E. Karen's "sustained years of service and reach," along with her unwavering dedication to improving others' lives, put her head and shoulders above the seventy other candidates. We are very proud to be founded by such a great humanitarian.
Awarded by the Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial (2021 & 2022)
Project G.R.A.C.E. is very pleased to be recognized, and sees this award as belonging to all our steadfast volunteers, supporters, and partners.
BEST OF THE BEST AWARD
Awarded by the Readers of the Forecaster, formerly The Current (2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008)
Thank you to all who voted and placed us first in the nonprofit category of the annual readers' poll. We are honored to be so well thought of, and extend our congratulations to all the other winners.
SENIOR SERVICE AWARD
Awarded by Scarborough Terrace (2018)
This prestigious honor was awarded to Project G.R.A.C.E. volunteers, Len and Liane Giambalvo, by Scarborough Terrace. Len and Liane's many volunteer roles include answering recipient phone calls, working 'behind the scenes' to improve Project GRACE's administration, making countless calls to sign people up for Joe4Oil heating assistance, coordinating the delivery of supplemental food boxes for seniors, and volunteering for the Scarborough Food Pantry. Both are compassionate, thoughtful, and generous in their approach to helping their neighbors. We are honored to have them working with us and congratulate Len and Liane on receiving this much-deserved recognition!
OUTSTANDING WOMAN
Awarded by 93.1 The Coast Radio Station (2017)
Project GRACE's Board President, Bert Follansbee, was named an "Outstanding Woman" by 93.1 The Coast radio station. Tune in here: http://coast931.com/…/bert-follansbee-our-outstanding-woma…/
GREAT PERSON OF SCARBOROUGH, NOMINATION
Awarded by the Scarborough Leader (2016)
Project GRACE's Executive Director, Steffi Cox, as well as several other community volunteers with long ties to Project GRACE, including Kelly Murphy, were nominated for the annual Great Person Award. We congratulate all the nominees, and especially the winner for 2016, Nancy Crowell, Director of the Scarborough Public Library.
SENIOR SERVICE AWARD
Awarded by Scarborough Terrace (2012)
This prestigious honor was awarded to Project G.R.A.C.E. volunteer, Jim Elkins, the first-ever recipient of the Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living Senior Service Award. Jim’s many volunteer roles include answering recipient phone calls, chairing the Granting Resources Committee, and serving on the Board of Directors. Jim is a principled and compassionate volunteer who makes a marked difference in lives of our neighbors and Project G.R.A.C.E. everyday. We are honored to have him working with us and congratulate Jim on receiving this much-deserved recognition!
GREAT PERSON OF SCARBOROUGH AWARD
Awarded by the Scarborough Leader (2003)
Karen Packhem, our founder, was honored in January of 2003 with this distinction by a popular vote of the readers of the Scarborough Leader. Karen's long-standing commitment to helping others made her the hands-down winner.
COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Awarded by the Preble Street Resource Center, Portland, Maine (2002)
Project G.R.A.C.E. was recognized for its services to families in need. This award usually goes to a larger agency such as the United Way or a major company that has been a financial contributor. We are proud to share this recognition with all of supporters, who have helped make it possible.
BISHOP AMADEE PROULX AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERISM
Awarded by Catholic Charities Maine (2002)
This prestigious honor was awarded on April 26, 2002, to Karen Packhem, director of Project G.R.A.C.E. Karen's "sustained years of service and reach," along with her unwavering dedication to improving others' lives, put her head and shoulders above the seventy other candidates. We are very proud to be founded by such a great humanitarian.
PO Box 6846, Scarborough, Maine 04070-6846 | 207.883.5111 | pgme @ projectgracemaine.org
