— The Greater Gorham area, Maine
When crisis hits close to home, neighbors step in
The Reed Allen Community Fund provides financial support for individuals, families, and businesses in the immediate aftermath of a catastrophic event.
Neighbors helping neighbors
An all-volunteer board; direct grants are awarded quickly when a Gorham-area family or business faces a crisis.
Help us reach $25,000 for Gorham families
Business Sponsors
Family Sponsors
Applying for yourself or for another community member? Contact us
— WHAT WE DO
Relief that arrives close to home
The Fund cannot cover every expense of a tragedy. It gives a direct and quick boost of relief when finances seem an insurmountable burden.
Individuals and families
Help after a fire, a flood, an accident or a serious diagnosis — when the bills arrive before anything else does.
Local businesses
Support for a Gorham-area shop, garage or farm knocked out by a catastrophic event.
Community fundraisers
Casino Night, the Golf Ball Drop and benefit nights hosted by neighboring businesses.
— OUR STORY
Named for two neighbors, built by many
The Reed-Allen Community Fund was founded after the 2012 GHOP fire and a life-changing cancer battle, inspired by the memories of John Reed and Dana Allen.
Our mission is to support local families facing crisis with compassion, dignity and hope. Our board is 100% volunteer, which keeps our costs low and sends more of every gift to the families we serve.
— HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no red tape
01
Tell us what happened
Contact us about yourself or about another community member who needs help.
02
The board reviews the need
Volunteer board members, all of them from here, look at the request together.
03
Relief goes out
Funds are managed efficiently and released quickly, while the need is still urgent.
“We as a community, continue to come together to help our neighbors in their time of need.”
The Reed Allen Community Fund · Gorham, Maine
— NEWS AND EVENTS
What’s happening around town
2026 Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser
Friday, October 16, 2026Gorham High SchoolAt halftime of the Homecoming Football Game The Reed Allen Community Fund Golf Ball Drop is back for 2026, and it lands right in the middle of Homecoming. Hundreds of numbered golf balls are released from a Gorham Fire...
Join Us: Fundraiser for Orchard Ridge Farm at Sidecar Whisky Bar
Fundraiser for Orchard Ridge Farm at Sidecar Whisky Bar Saturday, January 31st | 3-6 PM Our community rallied together countless times, and now it's our turn to support one of our own. Sidecar Whisky Bar is opening early this Saturday for a special fundraising event...
2025 Casino Night Fundraiser
Casino Night 2025: A Night of Fun and Community Support The Reed Allen Community Fund is excited to announce the return of Casino Night 2025—an evening filled with entertainment, games, and the opportunity to give back to the Greater Gorham community. This year’s...
More of every gift reaches a neighbor
A one-time gift, a monthly gift, or a table at the next fundraiser. Our board is 100% volunteer, so more of every gift reaches a neighbor in need.
Reed Allen Community Fund is a Maine nonprofit public benefit corporation. Tax ID pending confirmation.