Agassiz Village

We extend our deepest gratitude to our outgoing Board Executive Committee that has guided us for the past two years. Theresa M. O'Bryant, Ben Kern, Jonathan G., Arnie Stewart. Their devotion to our mission, unwavering commitment and guidance as we enter a new phase of capital improvements has been invaluable.   And we welcome to our 2025 Executive Committee. Cheryl Dalrymple and Jen Ginsburg.

Agassiz Village is excited to announce Christina Kaake as our new Camp Director! Chris brings over 20 years of experience in youth development and recreational programming, with a proven track record of transforming camp experiences into powerful, life-changing opportunities. From increasing camper enrollment to strengthening staff retention and securing critical funding, Chris has consistently delivered outstanding results in every role she’s taken on. Chris is deeply passionate about creating environments where youth and families thrive, and we’re excited to see the continued growth and positive impact she will bring to our camp community. Please join us in welcoming Chris to the team! We look forward to all the amazing work ahead under her leadership. Read more about Chris here: https://lnkd.in/enhkKW3 #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #CampDirector #InclusiveProgramming #CommunityImpact #WelcomeChris

Congratulations to our Amazing Board Member, Theresa M. O'Bryant on receiving the New England Patriots Foundation Difference Maker Award! We are truly inspired by Theresa’s selfless and unwavering commitment to service. She embodies what it means to be a “Difference Maker,” and she surely has made an incredible difference in the lives of the kids we support at Agassiz Village, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her leadership guiding the Village.

We’re thrilled to share our 2024 Impact Report and express our deepest gratitude to each of you who make Agassiz Village possible. Your support helps us bridge the opportunity gap for children from low-income households who might not otherwise have access to enriching summer experiences. This year, 31% of our campers were registered as refugees, experiencing homelessness, or in foster care, and thanks to you, they experienced the life-changing magic of Agassiz Village. Research shows that children with 1-4 out-of-school opportunities like summer programs are 50% more likely to graduate from college and can earn $10,000 more annually by age 26. Read more about the impact you’re helping create in our 2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/efs25dKx Or catch up in our Fall Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/enhkKW3

We’re so grateful for our dedicated Board Members who go above and beyond for Agassiz Village! A special shoutout to Ben Kern, who just took fundraising to a whole new level by raising $3,000 at PwC’s 'Pie a Partner' event. Thank you, Ben, for your incredible support!

Getting ready to serve 500 youth from under-resourced communities is a monumental undertaking. We can’t do it alone and this year we are so grateful for the outpouring of support from our corporate partners. Collectively these companies contributed over 90 volunteer hours and donated thousands of dollars of in-kind contributions. Camp starts on Sunday! We are ready, thanks to Deloitte, PwC, Thompson Lake Environmental Association, Walmart of Auburn, New Balance, L.L.Bean, CVS Pharmacy of Wayland, Machias Savings Bank, AAA of Northern New England, and REBUILDING TOGETHER LEWISTON-AUBURN. Thank you all for your amazing support. Does your company want to get involved?  Email msmith@agassizvillage.org for opportunities in Maine and MA. 

We are incredibly honored to be a part of Boston After School & Beyond. The support and connections we have made through this organization have been invaluable and have given us better tools to impact more kids. Thank you for your partnership!

It was such an honor to be recognized by our peers as having one of the top nonprofit leaders, Lisa Carter. Special thanks to the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) for the nomination and congratulations to the winner Marisol Amaya-Aluigi and all of the other finalists for your dedication to serving others.

We are so thrilled—and proud—to announce that Lisa Carter, our executive director, has been named a 2024 Nonprofit Excellence in Leadership Award finalist! We at Agassiz Village recognize the impact that Lisa has had on Agassiz Village is immeasurable—and we are so happy that the nonprofit world now knows of her extraordinary talent. She is gifted at galvanizing people to the Agassiz cause, especially bringing in outside entities, helping them understand the mission and need, and finding a way for them to participate in a meaningful way. The ultimate benefactors of all Lisa’s passion and perseverance are, of course, our kids. The 2024 Nonprofit Excellence Awards will take place at the New England Aquarium on June 12, 2024. We’ll keep the Agassiz community apprised of the results. Congratulations, Lisa!