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Call 207.396.6532
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Give to Southern Maine Agency on Aging!

We are grateful for the gifts we receive each year that support our mission to improve the quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and the people who care for them. No matter the amount, every gift makes a difference for older adults in Cumberland and York counties.

Thank you for considering a donation to SMAA today!

Contributions to Southern Maine Agency on Aging, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.


Ways to Give

To make a gift over the phone, call Wendy Phillips at 207-396-6532

You may also send a check. Print,  complete our donation form (PDF)  and mail it to:

Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Development Office
30 Barra Road
Biddeford, ME 04005

Additional Ways to Give

Choose an option from the list below to learn more:

Some of our donors are GEMs or Giving Every Month. They opt to spread their annual donation out over 12 months through an automatic transfer from their bank or via their credit card. It’s a simple and paperless way to donate. If you’re interested in becoming a GEM, scroll down to the the online donation form, check the box in front of "Make this a recurring gift" and choose the frequency you want us to withdraw money from you.
Gifts made in memory of a loved one are a special honor for SMAA. We will send an acknowledgment of your gift to the family of the person whose life or occasion you memorialized, or to the person you honored. Donate online or send a check along with our donation form (PDF).
Stock Transfer Instructions (PDF)

In order to ensure your gift is credited to you, please call Wendy Phillips at 207-396-6532 with the:
• Name of the stock(s) to be transfered
• Number of shares
• Donor's name(s) 

Without this information, we might not be able to connect you with your donation.
A donor advised fund is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. If you have a fund set up please contact your Fund Manager to receive the form which directs contributions to charitable interests of your choice. For questions please contact the Development Office at SMAA, 207-396-6590.

Since our inception, SMAA has been blessed with loyal donors who have chosen to honor our agency by making a gift in the form of an annuity or a trust arrangement or by providing for SMAA in their will or estate plan. This includes donors who name us as a beneficiary of a retirement account or insurance policy.

We encourage donors who have made a provision for SMAA in their estate plans to share with us their intentions. Providing this information makes it possible for our staff to discuss with donors how they would like their eventual gift to be directed, to maximize the impact of the gift for the Agency.

Learn more about joining the Better Day Society.

Please contact the Development Office at SMAA, 207-396-6590 if you would like information on donating property such as real estate, a vehicle or boat.

Many corporations offer matching gift programs for their employees and also retirees. Most programs match dollar for dollar but there are some companies that match 2:1 and even 3:1. Contact your human resources office for a matching gift form and return the completed form to:

Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Development Office
30 Barra Rd.
Biddeford, ME 04005

We are fortunate to have the support of many businesses in southern Maine.  If your business is interested in supporting SMAA, download our 50th Anniversary sponsorship packet or contact the Development Office at 207-396-6571.

Southern Maine Agency on Aging is honored to be one of six New England Charities of Choice by our friends at the New England Professional Cheerleaders Alumni Association (NEPCAA). NEPCAA is a non-profit 501c3 organization that was established in 2011 to reconnect former NFL - New England Patriot Cheerleaders and associates and provides support to charitable organizations through the promotion of mentoring, leadership and wellness. If you’re interested in supporting NEPCAA’s efforts this year, please visit their website and check out their current raffle: https://nepcaa.net.

RAFFLE INFO

If you have questions about giving, please, call Wendy Phillips at 207-396-6532 or email at wphillips@smaaa.org. Thank you!