Welcome to
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center!
Mission
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center partners with our local communities and neighbors to find solutions to poverty and to promote personal growth.
Our Values
Compassion – We engage our neighbors with empathy and kindness.
Inclusion – We ensure that our programs and services are low-barrier, with access being uncomplicated and welcoming.
Relationship – We strive to cultivate meaningful and respectful connections with our neighbors and partners.
Equity – We tailor our resources and services to meet individual needs.
Integrity – We commit to transparency and accountability in our operations and services.
Collaboration – We actively seek partners to provide the highest level of assistance to our neighbors and to ensure strong stewardship of our resources.
Vision
Seeds of Hope neighbors will feel a sense of belonging and experience their highest level of independence.
Welcome To SEEDS OF HOPE
In Biddeford, Maine
The Drop-In Center is a welcoming space with trained volunteers who respond to the needs of our “neighbors” with compassionate care.
We are a place to “hang out” with friends, share a meal, seek help in finding employment, and accessing a variety of resources, both onsite and through referral.
Our 2021 Reach
During normal operations we serve meals to 60-80 people/day to 250+ unique individuals and offer a wide range of in-person services. In 2021 we tracked our services as follows:
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Meals served
to 230 new individuals and a total of 400+ unique individuals
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Individuals assisted
with with housing-related/homeless supports, employment services, and accessing health & government services (MaineCare, SNAP, unemployment, etc.)
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Holiday Assistance Impact to Individuals
30 Thanksgiving baskets, 136 children who received gifts from our Holiday Market, 45 adult stockings with winter gloves, hats, personal care products.
We Need Your Help!
Small non-profits depend on businesses, foundations, and individuals to contribute to our mission by volunteering, donating clothing and household goods, and making financial contributions. If you would like to donate seasonal clothing and/or household goods, personal care items or camping equipment, please call 571-9601 and ask for our Assistant Director, Vassie. She will review our needs and arrange for you to drop them off.
As is the case with most non-profits, our primary need is raising the funds to sustain our programs, maintain the physical plant and support our qualified staff and volunteers. If you’re interested in making a financial contribution, please click the Donate button.
Our Services
All of the services provided at Seeds of Hope are a direct result of listening to our neighbors and responding or seeking partnerships in order to meet those needs. Our overarching desire is that our neighbors achieve their highest level of independence and experience a sense of belonging.
Drop-In Center
Support Center
Health Promotion and Education
Advocacy
SOH Join SEEDS OF HOPE
We are looking for mature, positive volunteers to staff the drop-in center functions (open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) of the Neighborhood Center. Successful volunteers will be comfortable meeting a diversity of individuals, willing to build supportive and encouraging relationships, preparing continental breakfast/lunch buffet and serving those who enter the center for assistance or companionship.
Upcoming Events
Seeds of Hope combines its friend-raising and fundraising activities to help educate our supporters about our work and the lives they are helping to support, and to allow us to show our gratitude for all they ways they have become partners in our mission. Please join us at one of our Events and join our family of supporters.
2nd Annual Virtual HERO 5K
Join us for our 2nd Annual Seeds of Hope HERO 5K! Last year our 5K was virtual due to…
Latest News
Click to learn more about our activities and our impact in the community.
2021 Grant Winner! Thank you.
News story – A Firm Foundation for Seeds of Hope
Non-Profit of the Year award
Staff Biographies
Rev. Shirley Bowen
Vassie Fowler
Linda Edgerton
Development Associate
Dannielle Gladu
Support Specialist
Dannielle grew up in Portland, Maine attending Catherine McCauley high school. She developed a passion for volunteering in her community, including receiving the Community Service Award for Most Service hours completed.
Neighbor Testimonials
Our Partners
These are just some of the businesses/organizations that provide direct help to our neighbors. We are deeply grateful for their support.
