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Ways to Give

Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) is privileged to have an incredible community of support. Whether you are making a financial donation, giving in-kind, or volunteering your time, we are grateful for your kindness and your partnership. Gifts to support SMHC directly impact patient care, and we thank you for providing us with the resources so we can continue to focus on our mission: to improve the health and health care of the communities we serve. Donate now >

For your convenience, we can accept credit card or direct debit payments online. Please visit our Make a Gift page to make a safe, secure and confidential gift online today.

If you would prefer to make a credit card or direct deposit gift over the phone, please call the Development Department at 207-283-7251.

Please make checks payable to Southern Maine Health Care, and mail to:

Southern Maine Health Care
Development Office
1 Medical Center Drive
PO Box 626
Biddeford, ME 04005

To designate your gift for a specific purpose, please make a notation in the memo line of your check.
Did one of our care team members or departments go above and beyond in caring for you or a loved one? Share your story or make a donation in their name.

Click here to write a note or make a gift in honor of a Healthcare Hero or department.
Making a gift to SMHC is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. When you make a gift, you will receive an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes. We will also send notification that a gift has been made to the honoree's family (provided that we have their contact information). Please note, the amount of the gift is not disclosed to the honoree’s family.

There are many ways to make a memorial gift

Online: Please visit our Make a Gift page, and simply fill out the "Tribute Information" section on the donation form.

By Mail: Please make checks payable to Southern Maine Health Care, and mail to:

Southern Maine Health Care
Development Office
1 Medical Center Drive
PO Box 626
Biddeford, ME 04005

Please make a note in the memo line that the gift is being made in memory of your loved one, and include their name. Please also note if the funds should be directed to a specific program.


By Phone: If you would like to make a gift by phone using a credit or debit card, please call the Development Department at (207) 283-7231 and we will be happy to assist you.

If you would like to ask friends and family to contribute to SMHC in lieu of flowers: You may include our mailing address above, and our web address smhc.org/give in the obituary.

Because these donations are such an important tribute, we also like to share notification of the memorial gifts we receive in your loved one's memory. For this reason, we ask that a family member or friend contact the Development Department at 207-283-7251 or hailee.flaherty@mainehealth.org to provide the following information:

  • Name of your loved one
  • Name of surviving family contact (who we will notify by mail when gifts are received)
  • Mailing address for this family contact
  • If the funds should be directed to a specific program

We will notify your family contact of any gifts we receive, and provide you with the name and address of the thoughtful donors. Please note, the amount of the gift is not disclosed to the honoree’s family. Donors themselves also receive a thank you letter with a tax receipt.

Recurring gifts are an easy way to give more by spreading your gift throughout the year.

Contact the Development Office at 207-283-7251 or hflaherty@smhc.org

Please contact the administrator of your donor-advised fund to recommend a gift to MaineHealth d/b/a Southern Maine Health Care; tax ID: 01-0238552

Mention in the “Special Request” field that your donation specifically is for Southern Maine Health Care. If you would like your donation to go to a specific department or program, please mention that there as well.

Verify that our mailing address is 1 Medical Center Drive, PO Box 626, Biddeford, ME 04005
Many businesses and corporations match personal gifts to charitable organizations. Please contact your company’s HR office for more information. Please let us know if your gift will be matched!