Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation
Dear Friends of The Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation,
Board News
We are sad to report the passing of Gordon Ayer, in Florida, in June. Gordon worked closely with Ginny and Warren Somers during their later years, and was instrumental in founding the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation. Like the Somers family, Gordon cared deeply about his community, serving on town boards and committees and providing legal services to many in the York County area. His leadership, wisdom, and experience will be missed.
Applications
The Foundation has been in operation for more than three decades. During that time we have funded many nonprofits in Maine, and specifically in York County, making millions of dollars of grants in the name of Virginia Somers. We appreciate the hard work of those organizations we have supported during this time. We have decided to complete our journey and close the doors of the Foundation in the next 3 years.
Applications have been suspended, and only selected prior grantees will be contacted by us for a site visit.
The Annual York County Nonprofit Leaders Retreat is happening…
Please join us at the Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center on Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26 for this event. It’s open to any nonprofit providing services within York County, Maine. It will be a professional development opportunity as well as some down time and community building with other nonprofit leaders. See the Retreat page for more information and periodic updates.
Best wishes,
Susan Ayer, Carolyn May, David May