Individual Support

Thorough our Annual Appeal, sent out in late May of each year, White Pine solicits the generosity of our greater community. We’re continually humbled by the generosity of our donor base, whether they give $10 a month or write a $10,000 check to say “We value White Pine.” The true costs of running our programs exceeds that which we charge – we look to our donor base to make up that difference. So far, they’ve risen to the occasion each year.

Business Support

Tom’s of Maine – In the Spring of 2008, White Pine Programs received a leadership grant from Tom’s Of Maine charitable giving program. Founded on a heritage of philanthropy, Tom’s of Maine recognizes the importance of reconnecting families with the natural world. By awarding White Pine with a leadership grant, they’re helping fuel the growing ‘No Child Left Inside’ movement sweeping North America.

 

Kennebunk Savings Bank – Through their Community Investment Program, this local financial institution supports White Pine Programs by allowing their thousands of customers to check off White Pine on their annual ballot. To learn more about this program, click here.

 

Every year, we choose a local restaurant to have a fundraising night – it’s a great excuse to spend some time with White Pine fans and supporters. We’re lucky to have such supportive, locally-owned establishments that support local nonprofits here in our neighborhood. Two of our recent supporters were the Portsmouth Brewery and Flatbread Company, both located in downtown Portsmouth, NH.

Foundation Support

In the fall of 2010, White Pine Programs invested it’s 10th anniversary endowment funds with the Maine Community Foundation.  An impressive list of donors gave to the White Pine Endowment – from as little as $10 to as large as $15,000. This modest, yet important fund will help us as we plan ahead for healthy growth to meet the growing demand for nature-connection programs.

 

In spring of 2008, White Pine received an advised grant from the Tupelo Fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MCF). Since 1983, Mainers have relied on the Maine Community Foundation to help them turn their charitable passions into meaningful & effective philanthropy.  If you’d like to give to White Pine via the MCF, click here to learn more. Make sure to direct your giving to the “White Pine Programs Fund.”

 

In late December of 2008, the Hodges Family Foundation of Raleigh North Carolina granted White Pine Programs funds to design and implement an experiential Nature-Based learning weekend designed for adult/child pairs ( in conjunction with Big Brothers/Big Sisters agencies). This weekend experience will be offered free of charge to clients of local agencies and nonprofits that focus on mentoring relationships.