I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many election workers, Clerk’s Office Staff, Public Works and Gorham PD for all your help during the past election. We all worked together to ensure that the election was safe and successful. I would also like to thank GHOP for their generous donation of pizza to all the Election Workers. You made their day a little brighter.
As the holidays approach, we start thinking about families that need a little extra help to get through the seasons. The Town of Gorham offers help to families in need during the holidays.
You may apply at the Town Clerk’s Office or call, and we will mail you an application.
If you are a business or individual that would like to help, you can do so by sponsoring a family for Christmas. This is a great way for a community group, organization, or a whole family to get involved. Call the Town Clerk’s Office at 222-1670 before the holidays and ask to sponsor a family. You will be given a “wish list” from a family along with the children’s ages and clothing sizes.
Along with the need for Holiday assistance, low-income families, and the Elderly struggle to heat their homes each winter. The Town of Gorham has responded by creating the “Gorham Heating Assistance Fund”. This fund will be supported by donations from Gorham citizens and local businesses and 100% of the funds received will go directly to people we assist with heating fuel.
With many households facing increasing financial pressure during the pandemic, we are now assisting more families who never expected to be in a position of needing to ask for help. We ask that you consider contributing to this fund to support our efforts to keep Gorham residents warm and safe this winter. By donating, you are truly making a difference in the life of a family in your community.
On behalf of all of those who will be benefitting from these funds, I thank you greatly for your consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 222-16710 or lnordfors@gorham.me.us.
We all could use a little help now and then and these are ways our Gorham residents can PAY IT FORWARD!