Paramount to our organization are grants given in support of the Foundation’s Mission of “Excellence in Healthcare” to all the communities we serve.  Grant giving is essential to the quality & progress of our local hospital, non-profit health centers/organizations where financial healthcare assistance will be beneficial.   

The year 2005 marked the Foundation’s “Million Dollar Milestone” of giving back to the communities we serve over $1M in grant funds.  An outstanding testament to the generosity of our donors for understanding who we are and believing in what we do. 

This year, 2006, marks the launch of a 3-year “Million Dollar Campaign” in support of Nuclear Medicine equipment needs for Houlton Regional Hospital.  “One Million” back “One Million” to go. 

Given the rural nature of our communities, it is imperative that healthcare options available for our communities be supported by the finest state-of-the-art technology, programs and education. 

In partnership with our non-profit healthcare providers, we will co-ordinate fundraising programs to assist with their healthcare development objectives.  Additional partnerships with organizations such as the hospital’s Auxiliary, Chamber of Commerce, Southern Aroostook Cultural Arts Program, and others, has created even greater awareness of the Foundation’s mission of “Excellence in Healthcare”.   

The “Future is NOW” and we must diligently plan today for that future. We will remain dedicated to endowment fund stability while at the same time, through the generosity of our communities; fundraise for those needs so important to our healthcare providers.  Campaigns selected and interest only fund income distribution decisions are made upon recommendation of the Foundation Board of Trustees.