Be an Ambassador in Your Community

Are you thinking of giving to Healthy Acadia? Giving takes many forms, and in addition to making a financial gift, one way you can contribute to the success of meaningful community health work is by inspiring loved ones, including the next generation, to be philanthropic.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines philanthropy as “goodwill to fellow members of the human race,” especially an “active effort to promote human welfare.” One of the most generous contributions you can make to the health of your community is to talk with friends and family, and especially the children and young adults in your lives, about the benefits to philanthropy, and to share why you are giving to Healthy Acadia and to other organizations, causes, missions, etc. about which you are passionate. Modeling and discussing your own giving is an incredibly impactful way to help our communities to thrive. We call this being an ambassador!

One Healthy Acadia donor -- who is just six years old! -- shared that she chose to give some of her allowance "...to support Healthy Acadia because I love what they do, and I wanted to help people be healthy and have good food."

We appreciate and honor this incredible donor’s heart and generosity and know that her giving at such a young age reflects values that she is learning from the adults in her life - people who are engaged with (and talking about!) philanthropy.

Philanthropy is something we can all be engaged in, regardless of financial means. Sometimes a simple conversation brings the hope and energy needed to fuel our work. We invite you to support Healthy Acadia your way, and send our sincere thanks for your partnership in building community health.

To discuss ways to engage with Healthy Acadia to support the wellbeing of community members across our region, email the Development Team at Development@HealthyAcadia.org or call Shoshona Smith, Director of Development, at (207) 667-7171 Ext. 210.