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Enchanted Forest: 2025 Humanitarian
 Join us at this year’s Humanitarian event on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at UNE Innovation Hall in Portland. This year we will honor past Humanitarian award recipients throughout the years who have made a significant impact in Maine. This year’s theme is Enchanted Forest and will end with a dance party! Tickets still available.
Wrapping up Winter's Next Gen Internship Program
 Spurwink’s winter cohort of interns in the Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership Program are wrapping up their time working in Spurwink’s administration offices. This cohort joined Advancement, Finance, Continuous Quality Improvement, Human Resources, and Outpatient and Community Services teams, gaining experience in nonprofit work and developing important career skills.
Free Memory Care Training at Spurwink
 We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming no cost training session hosted by Spurwink, in partnership with MaineHealth, focused on enhancing memory care skills using Positive Physical Approach™ (PPA) & Hand-under-Hand®. The training will be at 1155 Lisbon Street in Lewiston, April 10th, 10am-3pm. Register at teeparegistration@spurwink.org. Registration required.
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Meet Ashley Boyle, a Spurwink volunteer serving on the Development Committee and chairing this year's Humanitarian on April 8th. Ashley was encouraged to volunteer through her position at Bangor Savings Bank, who has been a long-time Spurwink Corporate Partner. Ashley’s dedication has been instrumental in sharing Spurwink’s mission and impact.
The Black Poster Project is traveling to Maine, featuring a traveling display of 800+ posters of lost loved ones in a moving exhibit entitled SILENT MEMORIALS. The Black Poster Project will be held at Pathway Vineyard Church, 12 Foss Road in Lewiston on Saturday, April 12th, 9am-4pm. A formal program will be held from 11am-12pm. For more information, contact Catherine Ryder at 
Spurwink increases access to behavioral health care through the generous support of the United Way of Southern Maine, the Sam L. Cohen Foundation, the United Way of Kennebec Valley, the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust, and the York County Cares Fund at the Maine Community Foundation. Funds help children, youth, adults, and families access critical treatment in partnering public schools and in the community.
