Fun family activities and prizes that united the community through a common mission to help support great causes such as the fisheries and wildlife, the brave men and women serving abroad, and help to create a brighter future for the youth of Gray New-Gloucester.

LFF funded a grant to support much needed improvements to the grounds at Fernbank Elementary School. The grant also funded the improvements and a volunteer­ led, planned, and implemented a clean up day project.

Sponsorship of the school’s theater shed and gala event. Fiddlehead School of Arts & Sciences is a local school in Gray and is based on a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to learning.

LFF became a Rainbow Society member for a large donation to help support Hillsides’ efforts of providing compassionate care for abused and abandoned children. Hillsides is a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy.

LFF sponsored 100+ scholarships for college-bound seniors. LFF was responsible for the Liberty Family Foundation Scholarship, the James Finney Scholarship, and the Joshua Libby Sports Scholarship. LFF was a proud sponsor of numerous Patriot Parents PTO sports fundraising events as well as a supporter of the girls’ basketball program. Throughout the years LFF and founder Michael Liberty donated over $100,000 for local playgrounds, basketball courts, and other projects.

For two years in a row, LFF helped to make the Patriot 5k race the richest race in the State of Maine, if not all of New England. The Patriot 5K race set out to create an annual event that supported local schools and brought a renewed sense of community to the Gray New-Gloucester area.

This non-profit was founded by a local 9-year-old boy in an effort to spread love and hope in the lives of the homeless. LFF was a proud sponsor of the Good Ghoul Gala silent auction and the production of 100 Miles to Go bags for the homeless that were packed by local elementary students.

Sponsorship of the first-ever O’Connor Method Music Camp Maine. The O’Connor Method String Camp is a music instruction camp for violin, viola, cello, double bass, and orchestra based on the O’Connor Method. This music camp uses American music, creativity, cultural diversity, and improvisation to improve learning for both children and adults.

Sponsorship of the first-ever American Music Camp Maine. The goal of the camp was to provide students from all backgrounds with the opportunity to harness their inner creativity through American music while building community.

LFF provided scholarships for five Nigerian violin teachers to receive their O’Connor Method certifications in a New American School of String Playing.

The Harmony Project uses the transformative power of music to open up life-changing experiences to students in underserved communities and maximize their opportunities for success.

The Candace Cares Foundation was founded by Fred Forsley, the founder and president of Shipyard Brewing Company, the largest brewery in Maine and a national leader in the craft brew industry. Mr. Forsley founded Candace Cares in memory of his beloved sister Candace. Through local fundraising efforts such as an annual golf tournament, this foundation raises awareness for breast cancer and provides funds to help support research.

This club helps to maintain over 30 miles of snowmobile riding trails throughout the winter months for the enjoyment of local families.

LFF served as sponsor of the Special Forces Fundraiser in both New York and California. These events raised funds and awareness for special programs in direct support of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families on a local, national, and global scale.

“A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness. This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish. It inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much. It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every wish kid. It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible. Most of all, it’s the founding principle of our vision to grant the wish of every eligible child.”

Over the years LFF has sponsored retreats and special training for navy seals and local police force members at the camp owned by LFF founder Michael Liberty in Patten, Maine.

Originally called Foster Family Connection, Connections for Kids has grown from a single residential program to a complete mental health and educational-based agency providing a continuum of care to families, children, youth, and adults.

The goal of the KV YMCA is to provide the community with an inspirational environment for the enrichment of all people, through social, recreational, and learning activities. Caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are the basis for all this organization does.

Camp Sunshine inspires hope in families affected by life-threatening childhood illnesses through the unique, supportive program at its beautiful campus on Maine’s Sebago Lake.

Caring Community is an organization run by volunteers that offers Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance to those residents of Gray and New Gloucester who are in need.

The intent and purpose of Carrabassett Valley Academy is to foster focused individual student-athlete development by providing the optimum balance between outstanding college preparatory academics, responsible community living, and world-class athletic training in competitive skiing and snowboarding.

Duke Basketball Camp for youth emphasizes fundamentals, and a competitive atmosphere, as the major vehicles for individual growth. Top college and high school coaches and standout players from across the country complete the nucleus of the camp’s instructional corps, giving participants first-hand insight and training from the experts who know what it takes to improve, on and off the court.

Sponsorship of PortOpera Gala fundraising event. Opera Maine is dedicated to providing creative and inspiring opera productions and other performances of artistic excellence and ensuring that they are accessible to and representative of the local community.

LFF is a proud supporter of the USO and has supported the organization with over $35,000 in donations. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country, throughout their service to the nation.

The mission of the Good Shepherd Food Bank is to eliminate hunger in Maine by improving access to nutritious food, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public in the fight to end hunger.

Films Without Borders (FWB) is a non-political UK-registered charity that provides hands-on educational filmmaking workshops for youth between the ages of 15 – 19, living in challenging countries around the globe. FWB’s intention is to break down barriers, build bridges, and create a dialogue whilst simultaneously teaching youth.

Epiphany is an independent school for children of economically-disadvantaged families in Boston with financial aid for all students.

The daughter of Maine Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis and Pauline B. Curtis, Susan Curtis, was 11 years old when she passed away from cystic fibrosis in 1971. Their goal, to offer tribute and to make a difference, became a life-changing action. They saw Maine children facing roadblocks to education, development, and success — roadblocks rooted deep in economic hardship. They saw that a sense of belonging and the power of Maine’s outdoors could mitigate the effects of economic hardship.

The City of Gray Fire Department is a volunteer-based team with a mission is to provide citizens with a professional, highly trained, and compassionate staff, to mitigate any emergency situation, whether natural or man-made in a safe timely manner. To reduce or eliminate the adverse effects upon life, property, and the environment through effective fire suppression, disaster and hazardous materials incident management, and community fire prevention programs and public education.

Supporting student scholarships, new and existing programs, faculty, and new construction projects.

For four years in a row, LFF was a proud supporter of the South Portland boys’ high school basketball team.