I hope all is well! I want to personally reach out and ask if you are able to help the Harvest Ball and Harvest, the magazine of the Diocese of Portland. Harvest invites support and creates awareness for groups, programs, and organizations that provide vital assistance for thousands of Maine residents in need. It is designed to inspire and uplift and is sent free of charge to a readership of around 100,000 in Maine, but without the contributions of community leaders, this would not be possible. After two years of pandemic cancellations, I am overjoyed to share the news that Harvest Ball will return as an in-person event this year on October 21 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland! We are expecting our pre-pandemic crowd size to return (around 500 in 2018 and 2019) and are hoping that you will help us gather the crucial support the magazine needs. The ball is the lone fundraising event hosted by Bishop Robert Deeley. The ball serves to raise crucial funding for Harvest and its stories of hope-filled service in the community. The ball, as well as the magazine, are opportunities for the diocese to make a world of difference. Being a ball sponsor is also a wonderful way for you to be recognized for your continued leadership and involvement throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and beyond. Your support would be treasured. Thanks for any consideration or contribution you can offer!

Dave Guthro

Communications Director

Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland

510 Ocean Avenue

Portland, ME 04103-4936

Phone: (207) 321-7810

FAX: (207) 773-0182