Maine Needs is the people’s non-profit.

We share the needs of the community with you to inspire us all to give what we can. Whether it's time and energy through volunteering, material goods, money, skills, or support, we ask everyone to get involved in their own way so we can connect what is needed with what you have to give.

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Our work helps build a strong foundation of community support with the goal of ensuring no one goes without the basics.

We reach individuals and families statewide via partnership with the social services community in support of asylum seekers, students, the unhoused population, survivors of domestic violence, and those facing financial adversity. 

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  • 2019

    Facebook group was created to act as a bulletin board and a bridge.

  • 2020

    we BECAME A 501C3 AND OPENED A 2,000 SQ. FT. COMMUNITY DONATION CENTER

  • 2021

    we EXPANDED TO 4,000 SQ. FT. TO ACCOMMODATE MORE DONATIONS AND FILL MORE REQUESTS

  • 2022

    we hired our first employee

  • 2023

    we REACHED 35K FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND HIRED OUR SECOND EMPLOYEE

  • 2024

    we have an Executive Director, Communications Director, Volunteer Program Manager, Finance Manager, and Logistics & Inventory Manager.

  • 2025

    We are expanding to 16,000 sqft one floor building with ample parking off exit 46. This space will allow us to take in more donations, and welcome in more volunteers.

the story

Behind the lady slipper logo

Lady slippers are a rare, endangered species in Maine. They have to go through the cold, harsh season in order to bloom, it’s how they germinate. Sometimes, the most difficult season of life can lead us to something more beautiful. We strive to be part of helping those living in crisis or facing impossible hardship navigate their toughest season so we can all bloom.

Our Team

  • Since 2019

    Lisa Derman

    Since 2020

    Amy Weickert

    Barbara Russo

    Doreen Jamieson

    Laura Fugikawa

    Carol Vaughn

    Since 2021

    Caitlin Hickey

    Mary Witkowski

    Barbara McLean

    Since 2022

    Jeanie Campbell

    Maura Denoia

    Since 2023

    Joanne Sacher

    Catherine Abbondanza

    Since 2024

    Michaela DiGianvittorio

    Jen Doane

    Bill Hamilton

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    Sue McGrath

    Since 2025

    Jane Benesch

    Kathie Bradeen

    Pat Brown

    Ned Chamberlain

    Amalia Conroy

    Lee Cooper

    Jenna Davis

    Alisha Goldblatt

    Susan Gorman

    Christopher Hanna

    Emily Holland

    Leah Ingram

    Cathy Kapschull

    Karla Kent

    Meg King

    Sarah Lupien

    Chris Mahoney

    Mike Napierkowski

    Beth Quinlan

    Megan Vanderhooft

    Since 2026

    Renee Barthelman

    Meg Baxter

    Louise Bergeron

    Doris Bergeron-Johnson

    Kristen Cartwright

    Tanen Clark

    Kate Gartland

    Kara Leopold

    Cindy Sevigny

    Olivia Sterns

  • Katie Herklotz

    Elizabeth Jackson

    Laurie Jevons

    Silvia Lorrain

    Sarah Lyman

    Donna Murphy

    Heather Provencher

    Joanne Sacher

    Alex Wojenski

  • Board President

    Mary Erin Casale

    Treasurer

    Baily Douglass

    Secretary

    Christa Vo

    Members

    Kristen Miale

    David Wagner

  • Founder & Executive Director

    Angela Stone

    Communications & Development Director

    Tara Balch

    Material Resource Director

    Heather Tracy

    Operations Director

    Jordan Keeler

    Finance Manager

    Sarah Paul

    Volunteer Program Manager

    Katherine Simmons

    Development Manager

    Drew Wyman

    Donations Coordinator

    Lydia MacDonald

    Events Coordinator

    Heather Lemire