A Spring Gathering

The FCS 2025 gala fundraising event is set for Friday, May 16th at 6pm in the Leon A. Gorman Conference Center at the L.L.Bean Corporate Campus Headquarters on Casco Street in Freeport.

This year’s event promises an inspiring evening featuring our special guest speaker, Dr. Nirav Shah, and the inaugural presentation of the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Award.

Pianist Bess Jacques will provide musical entertainment.

As always, an array of delicious bites and a dessert bar is included in your ticket. A signature cocktail, mocktail and draft Maine Beer Co beer will also be available.

We can’t wait to celebrate Freeport and Pownal with you—see you there!

Please note ticket sales will end on May 1, so get yours today.

Our Special Guest

We are thrilled to be hosting Dr. Nirav Shah, former head of the Maine CDC and former Deputy Director of the USCDC, as our special guest at this year’s A Spring Gathering.

Dr. Shah will speak about the latest research on the connection between food and health.

2025 Neighbor Helping Neighbor Award

Freeport Community Services is proud to introduce the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that have consistently demonstrated exceptional support for FCS and gone above and beyond to help those in need.

This year, FCS will present two Neighbor Helping Neighbor Awards.

We are honored to recognize Ed and Jane Bradley, who have been generous donors to FCS for 25 years. Ed played a pivotal role as chair of the Campaign Committee, leading efforts to expand the FCS building into the thriving Community Center it is today.

We are also pleased to present this award to Bath Savings, a steadfast supporter of FCS for 30 years. In addition to contributing to our building fund and providing dedicated volunteers, Bath Savings’ Tom Whelan has served as chair of our board, further strengthening our mission.

FCS is grateful for their unwavering commitment to our community. We look forward to awarding the inaugural recipients at A Spring Gathering.

Support this important community event in three ways:

Join the Community Sponsor Circle

Participate in this exciting inaugural event as a Community Sponsor.

With your $250 donation, you will receive two tickets to the event, two drink tickets, recognition the evening of the event, and your name listed as a Community Sponsor on our website. ($125 for single tickets.)

Join the Circle

Become a Business Sponsor

As a Business Sponsor, you help to provide essential services to those less fortunate in our community. Your support will be recognized in event signage and promotions.

Business Sponsor Levels:
Gold Sponsor: $2,500
Silver Sponsor: $1,000
Bronze Sponsor: $500

Become a Sponsor

Buy a Ticket

Enjoy a wonderful evening with food and friends, while helping to provide essential services to those in need in our community.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Community Circle Sponsors

Susan & Eben Adams

Beth Ahearn & Chris O’Neil

Stacey & Dale Akeley

Paul & Andrew Aliapoulios

Lesa Andreasen & Chris LeHay

Dede & David Bennell

Mary Berry & David Cluchey

Jane & Edward Bradley

Trudy & James Briggs

Susan & William Bristol

Andy Brown & Thomas Bull

Judy & Stephen Brown

Jim Burns

Rose Mary & Brian Burwell

Amy & Matthew Cartmell

Gladys Cofrin & Daniel Logan

Anne & James Cram

Gloria De Grandpre

Zach Dewitt

Linda & Mike Fetters

Genie & Joseph Field

Julie & Jay Flower

Sharon & Don Foerster

Christine Force & Tom Cox

Peter & Barbara Guffin

Julia & Frederick Hamlin

Ramona Hyszczak & John Willhoite

Cinda & Steve Joyce

Nan & Bob Knecht

Susan Lamb & Alan Weiner

Robin & Alan Lapoint

Heather Fraser Leonard & Patrick Leonard

Caroline Thorne-Lyman & Bob Lyman

Jennifer Melville & Alex Abbott

Mari Miya

Liza Moore & Arnie Macdonald

Margaret & Mason Morfit

Liza Nichols & Bo Chesney

Martha Nichols

Anne & Ben Niles

Pat & Fred Palmer

Donna & Glenn Parkinson

Dean & John Paterson

Deb & Chris Pinkham

Rita & Thomas Saliba

Jennifer & Kevin Shaw

Kelly Sink

Eric Smith

Carol Southall

Kathleen Sullivan & Robert Stevens

Katrina Van Dusen & John Gleason

Suzanne Watson

Kate & Jonas Werner

Nina & Jesse Weyl

Margo & Larry Williams

Pamela Winters

Victoria Winters & Warren Graver

Carol & Joe Wishcamper

Jane & Frederick Woodruff

Mary & David Zamarripa

Erin and Mike Zwirko

Business Sponsors

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

Want to learn more?

We’d love to hear from you!
For more information please contact Christine Force, Director of Development & Events at 207-865-3985 x221, or by email below.

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