Thank you!
On November 18, 2025, more than 120 friends, family members, and donors gathered at the Shipyard Brewing Tasting Room in Portland for the annual Making Spirits Bright fundraiser, supporting patients and families in need. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, the event raised nearly $15,000 for our Holiday Partners program, which provides essential items, warm clothing, and gift cards to patients and families during the holiday season and throughout the year.
Lighting up the holidays—and beyond
Whether you donated, volunteered or attended, your support makes a lasting impact. Your generosity will help bring joy, warmth and hope to hundreds of families supported by MaineHealth Behavioral Health this holiday season - and throughout the entire year.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to event co-chairs Jill Metcalf and Hannah Ryan for their exceptional leadership and dedication in making the event a success.
How your gift helps
Funds raised through Making Spirits Bright directly support MaineHealth Behavioral Health patients and families in need—providing emergency assistance, holiday support and access to year-round behavioral health services including youth outreach, crisis response and family care.
Venue generously provided by
Holiday Hero sponsors
Silver Bell sponsors
Joymaker sponsors
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