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Your gift powers a bold, county-led effort to build healthier, safer communities. It helps us complete and launch two flagship projects on more than 100 acres in Alfred, ME—the York County First Responder Training Center and the York County Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Center—slated to open in late 2025 and 2026, respectively.
Together, these centers directly address urgent needs: a full continuum of care for people living with substance use disorder, and world-class training and professional development for first responders and public safety personnel.
Your generosity also sustains vital programs like the First County Food Pantry, ensuring neighbors across York County have reliable access to nutritious food when they need it most. In short, every gift accelerates readiness, expands access, and brings our shared vision—one county’s mission to change the nation—closer to reality.
Questions
What planned giving options do you offer?
Planned Giving allows you to include the First County Foundation (FCF) in your estate plans, creating a lasting legacy. Planned gifts can offer potential tax benefits and ensure your passion for community endures for generations.
Can I donate real estate or personal property?
Yes. Real Estate & Personal Property gifts are a meaningful way to make a substantial contribution to FCF. Federal tax laws incentivize donations of securities, real estate, and personal property, allowing donors to claim a charitable contribution deduction while supporting FCF’s mission and initiatives. Click here to learn more.
Do you accept Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grants?
Yes. You can recommend a grant to the First County Foundation directly from your DAF.
How do I donate by check?
Please make your check payable to “First County Foundation” and mail it to:
First County Foundation
45 Kennebunk Rd.
Alfred, ME 04002
Can I donate stock or other securities?
Yes. You can donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and potentially receive significant tax benefits. Click here to learn more.
Can I give from my retirement account?
Individuals 70½ and older can move up to $105,000 per year from their IRAs directly to their favorite charities without affecting taxable income. Click here to learn more.
Do you accept employer matching gifts?
Absolutely. Double your impact by checking whether your employer offers a matching gift program and submitting the required paperwork with your donation.
Who can I contact with questions?
Please reach out to Rachel Stansfield at 207.459.7055 or restansfield@yorkcountymaine.gov.
Where can I learn more about all the ways to give?
Visit our Ways to Give page for details and step-by-step instructions: yorkcountyfcf.org/ways-to-give.
Giving Options
Planned Giving
Include the First County Foundation in your estate plans and leave a lasting legacy. Planned gifts can offer tax benefits and ensure that your passion for community endures for generations.
Real Estate
Gifts of real estate and personal property offer a meaningful way to make a substantial contribution to FCF. Federal tax laws incentivize donations of securities, real estate, and personal property, allowing donors to claim a charitable contribution deduction while supporting FCF’s mission and initiatives.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a convenient way to support FCF. You can directly recommend a grant to the First County Foundation from your DAF.
Check by Mail
Please make your check payable to “First County Foundation” and mail it to:
First County Foundation
45 Kennebunk Rd.
Alfred, ME 04002
Stock and Securities
Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and potentially receive significant tax benefits.
Retirement Assets
Individuals 70 and a half and older can move up to $105,000 per year from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) directly to their favorite charities without affecting their taxable income.
Matching Gifts
Double your impact! Check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program. Submit the necessary paperwork with your donation, and your employer will match your gift to FCF.
Build the Foundation – Buy a Brick
Honor a hero with a memorial brick at the York County First Responder Training Center. Your donation supports training programs and paves the way for future first responders.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these or other ways to give, please get in touch with Rachel Stansfield at 207.459.7055 or restansfield@yorkcountymaine.gov.
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How Your Donations Are Used
Your donation will directly support the construction and development of the York County Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Center and the York County First Responder Training Facility. Funds will be used to create state-of-the-art facilities, ensure access to vital care for individuals battling substance use disorder, and provide essential training for first responders and public safety workers.
Low-Barrier Access to Care
More individuals will receive comprehensive treatment and support, reducing the impact of substance use disorder in our communities.
Enhanced Public Safety Training
First responders and public safety workers will be better equipped to handle emergencies, improving overall community safety.
Healthier Communities
By addressing substance use disorders and supporting recovery, we will create stronger, more resilient communities.
Economic and Social Impact
Reduced healthcare costs and improved public safety will lead to long-term economic benefits and a higher quality of life for York County residents.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
We would love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in learning more, partnering with us, or exploring ways to get involved, please fill out the form below.
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