Welcome to
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center!
Mission
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center collaborates with our local communities and neighbors to find meaningful solutions to poverty, isolation, and despair in a welcoming and compassionate environment.
Services
As a drop-In center we offer free continental breakfast/lunch; employment support and digital literacy training; assistance navigating healthcare, with some onsite vaccinations & testing; personal care products, donated clothing & other household goods; and an overnight warming center in extreme weather conditions.
Partners
We also partner with local service providers to bring services to Seeds of Hope, providing ease of access to our neighbors.
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 2020 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. Since mid-March 2020 when the pandemic began we have tracked the services as follows:
0+
Meals served
to 400+ unique individuals
0+
Individuals assisted
with employment services
0
Assisted
with housing-related/homeless supports
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, Michael. He 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
Digital Equity & Employment 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.
HERO 5K
Join us for our Annual Seeds of Hope Hero 5k! For the health and safety of our participants, this year’s event will be held virtually. When you participate in this fundraising event, you become a hero to everyone at the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center. Don’t delay, be our hero today! (Dressing up as your favorite hero is highly encouraged.)
Do the 5K any time between May 22 and June 5 and email your picture to SOHBiddefordfundraising@gmail.com and we’ll post it here and on our website.
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
Michael Oliver
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.
