The Opportunity Alliance

The Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for volunteers age 55 and older to stay active by giving between 10 and 40 hours a week to provide emotional and educational support to children in the classroom.

(HEAP) provides money to help income eligible homeowners and renters pay for heating costs.

the Helen Winslow Ray House program recognizes the unique needs of each resident, seeks creative ways to offer a variety of empowering experiences and connections to the community, and works to provide an environment where clients can maintain individuality and dignity.

The primary goal of HYS is to ensure that families with children and young adults secure stable housing. The program provides stabilization-focused case management to individual youth and families who are experiencing imminent risk of or literal homelessness. Services are designed to support the entire family—including caregivers and siblings—while promoting safety and long-term security through connections to needed resources. HYS also provides individualized support for youth living independen

The Opportunity Alliance 2024-2025 Annual Report

For media inquiries contact: Lily Lynch, VP of Development and Communications Lily.lynch@opportunityalliance.org 207-523-5030 The Opportunity Alliance Resolves Legal Matter South Portland, Maine—May 23, 2025 — The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) has reached a legal settlement to reso

October 10, 2025, NAPLES, ME –The Opportunity Alliance (TOA), Hannaford Supermarkets, and Lake Region High School today celebrated the creation of a food closet, with food available to students at no cost. This partnership creates a meaningful new resource, providing access to healthy, high-quality

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrual of about 20 days per year to start

The Opportunity Alliance relies on annual and monthly gifts to fund advocacy, leadership, and direct support for clients year-round.

Corporate partners of The Opportunity Alliance receive recognition and benefits while supporting programs for Maine individuals and families.

Josh Steirman, Board Chair, is the Director of Government Relations at Maine Bankers Association. Prior to that, Josh was Vice President, Senior Credit Officer with Gorham Savings Bank, where he leads a team analyzing credit risk across the bank’s growing commercial portfolio. Previously he worked in bank supervision with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and has served various nonprofits including as board chair of the DREAM Program, a multi-state youth mentoring organization. Josh is an offic

The Gordon Green program tailors support to individual needs, fostering independence, dignity, and community access for residents.

Vice President of Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement

Consolidated Financial Statement & Independent Auditors Report 2024

The Opportunity Alliance was incorporated in 1965 as the Community Action Agency for Cumberland County, Maine. It was a turbulent time in history, but it was also an era of hope and opportunity.

To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability.

The Opportunity Alliance’s work is supported by community partners and foundations through charitable contributions.

50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, Maine 04106

At The Opportunity Alliance (TOA), we dedicate ourselves every day to supporting people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability. Our longtime supporters have consistently demonstrated to our clients and staff the true power of partnership. As we look ahead to the coming year, can we count on your partnership?

A Southern Maine nonprofit that helps people through crisis support, mental health and substance use care, family supports and early childhood education, community building, and access to basic needs.

A Southern Maine nonprofit that helps people through crisis support, mental health and substance use care, family supports and early childhood education, community building, and access to basic needs.

The Opportunity Alliance complies with the False Claims Act and investigates allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. TOA does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.