Organizations Filed Purposes:
Seeds of Independence is a mentor and volunteer based non-profit corporation founded to help at risk youths in Maine reach their full potential as independent, productive members of society. The corporation intends to combat juvenile delinquency and positively affect the school dropout rate in our State by operating numerous programs aimed at mentoring at risk youths.
ROOTS PROGRAM: Employs a multi-tiered approach to supporting youth over the course of six years, from seventh grade through high school graduation. Informed by students' personal growth and unique developmental demands, Roots is continually evolving to build on student strengths and to support their needs through active and ongoing engagement with adult mentors and community partners.
JUMP START PROGRAM: Is an eight-week court diversion program for first time non-violent offenders designed to increase thoughtful decision making, self-awareness, self-advocacy, communication, and respect for others. Students participate in weekly, judgement free, group discussions with their peers, mentors, and guest speakers.
NAVIGATE/EOS (GRADES 6-12 PROGRAM): Navigate is a peer-mentoring program in which high school upperclassmen help freshmen and sophomores face the social, academic, and behavioral challenges in their adjustment to high school. EOS is a in-school and out-of-school enrichment opportunities to middle school youths and their families with the end goal of creating community, overcoming challenges, and building aspirations beyond middle and high school.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Erika Weidner | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $60,120 |
| Tom Wright | INTERIM PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| Erin Dimbleby | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Greg Mears | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Christine Sullivan | FORMER PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| Betsy Harrington | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
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