Support Our Work
There are many ways to give.
New Beginnings relies on the generosity of the community to meet its mission. You can make a tax-deductible donation online at any time of the year by clicking here, or by sending a check to New Beginnings at 134 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240.
WISH LIST of items much needed by our youth
Thank you for checking out our wish list!
Items can be mailed or dropped off at 134 College St. Lewiston, ME 04240 Monday thru Friday 9am – 3:30pm. Please call with any questions (207)795-4077
- Deodorant
- Body wash
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Brushes and combs
- Backpacks
- Duffel bags
- Sweatpants and Jeans – All styles and sizes for ages 14 -21
- T-shirts and Tops – All styles and sizes for ages 14 -21
- Sweatshirts – All styles and sizes for ages 14 – 21
- Underwear – All styles and sizes for ages 14 – 21
- Sneakers and Boots
- Hats and gloves
- Winter coats and jackets
- Phone chargers and charging blocks – All types
- Towels and wash clothes
- Bed in a Bag – Twin Size
- Twin size sheet sets
- Warm blankets
- Hand and foot warmers
- Tents and sleeping bags
- Flashlights and batteries
- First aid items (band-aids in all sizes, antiseptic pads, gauze pads, ace bandages, etc)
Gift cards in any denomination are always welcome. Oftentimes they are used to give a young person a warm place to sit, out of the elements, until the winter warming shelters open.
Please note that we do accept gently used clothing and linens. Please call 207-795-4077 with questions about used clothing and items.
Donate by shopping online
Goodshop + Goodsearch
You can also donate by using GoodSearch as your search engine! Sign up at www.GoodSearch.com and select New Beginnings as your charity of choice. They’ll give money to New Beginnings every time you search the web.
Development Staff

Zackary Lavoie
Director of Development and Community Relations
zlavoie@newbeginmaine.org
(207) 795-4077 ext. 204