Maine Children’s Home Fundraiser – There’s No Place Like Home

Thursday June 17, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

The online celebration will be emceed by Maine Humorist Gary Crocker on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Gary will be joined by special guests and Maine authors Chris Van Dusen, Cynthia Lord, Juliese Y. Padgett, Lynn Plourde, and Earl Smith, who will share brief readings of their work. The celebration will also include inspirational stories about MCH's mission to build and strengthen Maine families. While the celebration with Maine authors will be streamed live to Facebook and YouTube, those who register for the event are entered to win a door prize of $100+ in value.

The idea to incorporate Maine authors in the fundraising event was inspired by young author and adoptee Juliese Padgett, who wrote The Newest Flower about her adoption experience when she was seven-years-old. Padgett, now sixteen, wrote this book “to teach all children to love one another no matter what type of flower [they] are,” and to raise money for the Family Adoption Program at Maine Children’s Home.

“We are very excited about the strong community support for the essential programs and services of the Maine Children's Home,” said Rick Dorian, the Executive Director of Maine Children’s Home. “Although we aren't able to gather in-person this year, much planning and research has gone into aligning these unique, fun and engaging activities that will grow support for our services. This is the major fundraising event for the Maine Children's Home for 2021.”

All proceeds from the three-part There’s No Place Like Home fundraiser will support all the programs of Maine Children's Home. Details about the month-long fundraiser and evening with Maine authors can be found at MaineChildrensHome.org/NoPlaceLikeHome.

Register for a chance to win a door prize that will be announced at the online event on June 17.