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the community. Ethan Olson, SeedTree: Ethan supported SeedTree, a non-profit in Nepal, to visit villages and complete partici- patory surveys to better understand how the organization can help. The goal was to install a research/production tree orchard at Nepal Agriculture and Forestry University. Matthew Howard, Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry: Mat- thew’s grant helped install outdoor lighting in the parking lot of the community Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry to en- sure the safety of clients and volunteer staff, especially in the winter. Katherine Haynes, Preble Street: Katherine enabled Preble Street Teen Services to underwrite costs associ- ated with traditional and nontraditional mental health ser- vices for youth experiencing homelessness. Lisa Graves, Pink Feather Foundation: Lisa’s grant helped Pink Feather Foundation, a non-profit that confi- dentially provides students clothing and accessories at no cost, to purchase clothing racks with wheels to allow easi- er access for photography and storage. James Nicolantonio, Project Blessing: James’ initiative helped purchase blankets, utensils, and other home goods for people experiencing homelessness to ease their tran- sition back into housing. Jason Leach, Wilderness Response Team: Jason’s proj- ect funded training/purchase of equipment for a Wilder- ness Response Team, a nonprofit providing research, res- cue and medical services in wilderness areas.
over 67 local nonprofit causes. The 2023 EITM winners include the following: Brian Freyermuth, Sippican Lands Trust: Brian’s proj- ect supported building a parking lot/trail system to allow greater access to outdoor properties for the public and im- proved existing trails for handicapped access and safety. Lynne Palmer, Michael T. Goulet TBI and Epilepsy Foun- dation: Lynn’s initiative helped purchase multi-sport hel- mets for Westbrook Kids Safety Day event to demonstrate proper use of helmets and raise awareness of traumatic brain injuries. Dan Menor, CHUM: Dan supported the Annual CHUM Rhubarb Festival, the main fundraiser for CHUM, a non- profit that supports people experiencing homelessness, poverty and marginalization. Eddie Ouedraogo, Mission Saint Laurent: Eddie’s grant helped Mission Saint Laurent provide food service, trans- portation and patient visits for underserved community members in Matane. Line Simard, Les Phoenix: Line’s initiative supported Les Phoenix, a local sports club, to help underserved fam- ilies and their children participate in organized sports that were not accessible in their local towns. Brett Patten, St. Albans Volunteer Fire Department: Brett’s funds were utilized to help the St. Albans Volunteer Fire Department, a volunteer fire department that serves
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