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Jeffrey Ewing del Rio Joins the Mission
As of January 1, 2024, Jeffrey Ewing del Rio has joined the Mission as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jeff, a certified public accountant, comes to the Mission with more than 10 years of experience working with nonprofits in various financial positions. He ran his...
Food Pantry Kicks Off Monthly Food Donation Initiative
The pantry stocks a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and shelf-stable products received from partner organizations like Good Shepherd Food Bank. However, there are items often not donated, or the Mission cannot source or purchase from its partners....
Island Health Makes Connections From Home
This summer, the Mission held a health fair on Isle au Haut where island residents could learn more about the resources that were available to them in their community. Afterward, Director of Island Services Douglas Cornman and Sunbeam Nurse Simone Babineaux knew they...
Getting Ready for College with the Mission
Current Davis Maine Scholars pose at the University of New England Earlier this fall, Davis Maine Scholarship Program Director Ace Barrera posed a question to Davis Maine Scholars currently attending college. What would have helped them better transition from high...
Jillian Departs the Sunbeam
Jillian in the 'Sunbeam V' galley. (Photo by Tristan Spinski) 2,238. It is often hard to quantify the impact someone has had on a community, but one number the Mission reports each year is the number of cookies Jillian bakes. While this number might seem...
Last day to request Christmas gifts: December 15
The Mission’s Christmas elves are checking their lists and want to make sure that you do not miss upcoming deadlines for the Christmas Program. The last day parents and caregivers can sign up for the Christmas Program is Friday, December 15. The program...