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.
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We also welcome in-kind donations of needed items year-round. Many of our programs provide meals, hygiene items, clothing, linens, and basic household supplies for the young people we serve.  Please contact us if your group would like to sponsor a donation drive: 207-795-4077.

WISH LIST

WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING USED CLOTHING OR BEDDING DONATIONS.

***Please note that under ongoing social distancing, MAILED donations are preferred. We are accepting donation drop offs of items from our wish list on weekdays at 134 College Street in Lewiston. Please ring the intercom at the main side entrance and someone will be out to help you.***

AGENCY-WIDE NEEDS

    • Crib sheets and bedding
    • Infant changing table
    • diapers – infant 6 month and up (girl)
    • Size 4 diapers
    • Phone chargers and wall jacks – All styles
    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body wash
    • Men’s and women’s underwear all sizes and styles
    • Men’s shoes – Size 12 and up

    Please note that, in general, we do not accept used clothing or linens due to space and cleaning limitations.  The Outreach program may accept certain items at certain times of year; please call Nicole Pollock at 795-4077 with questions about used clothing or linens.

    Donate by shopping online

    Amazon Smile

    Do you buy from Amazon?  Then it is super easy to support New Beginnings! Bookmark this link and use it every time you shop at Amazon. They’ll donate 0.5% of the purchase price to New Beginnings.

    You can also shop our Amazon Wish List and have items sent right to us!

    Goodshop + Goodsearch

    Sign up for an account and shop at hundreds of online stores through www.GoodShop.com. Select New Beginnings as your charity of choice, and they will donate a percentage of the sale to New Beginnings. It’s easy and free! 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

    Nicole Pollock

    Nicole Pollock

    Development & Marketing Coordinator

    nicole@newbeginmaine.org
    (207) 795-4077 ext. 209

    Rachel Spencer-Reed

    Rachel Spencer-Reed

    Director of Development and Community Relations

    rachel@newbeginmaine.org
    (207) 795-4077 ext. 204