Our Mission:
With compassion and dedication, we empower individuals with disabilities to live purposeful, meaningful lives.
Our Vision:
To create an inclusive world where individuals with disabilities are empowered to lead purposeful, meaningful lives, supported by compassion, respect, and opportunities for personal growth.
Strengths
Our Strengths
A private, non-profit organization, Morrison Center has empowered Maine residents of all ages and abilities for more than 70 years with world-class educational, training, and support services. We offer:
- Unwavering commitment to each individual’s needs
- Extensive therapeutic, habilitative, and recreational offerings
- Highly skilled team of educators, therapists, and direct care professionals
- Specialization in medically complex individuals
Values
Core Values
Morrison Center is a trusted nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals across Maine through inclusive, lifelong support. For over 70 years, we’ve delivered exceptional education, training, and services that empower people of all abilities to thrive.
- Integrity – Transparency, honesty, and ethics guide all we do.
- Community – We foster support, teamwork, and a true sense of belonging.
- Respect – Each person’s dignity, needs, and perspective matter.
- Compassion – We lead with empathy and kindness.
- Excellence – We aim for the highest standards in every aspect of our work.
70 years
Our History
Morrison Center has been serving the greater Portland area for more than 70 years. In fact, what is known as Morrison Center today began in 1951 when a group of interested individuals from the Westbrook Kiwanis formed an affiliation with Down East Cerebral Palsy Association.
Throughout the 1950’s, the program expanded from a Saturday afternoon playgroup to offering services several days a week. 70 years later, we’ve grown to an organization that offers a wide variety of programs and services five days a week. We also changed our name to honor Betty Morrison who essentially founded the Center and served as the Executive Director from 1962-1999!
Morrison Center now serves adults and children of all ages and abilities through several different programs offered at locations throughout Maine.
Leadership
Our Board of Directors
Danielle Loring
Executive director
Fred Pape III
President
Jonathan Ruterbories
Vice-President
Drew Campbell
Treasurer
Tim Thompson
Secretary
Richard Michaud
Board member
Daniel J. Honan
Board member
William Stockmeyer
Board member
Charles McBrady
Board member
Dean Alofs
Board member
Russell Leonard
Board member
Ed Krusec
Board member
Maryann McGinn
Board member
Patrick O’Reilly
Board member
Linda Durst
Board member
Media
In The Media
February 19, 2025
Mitchell brings over 15 years of experience in accounting, relationship building, and compliance in the non-profit sector.
October 19, 2023
Danielle Loring has been hired by the Morrison Center as its new executive director. Loring holds a master’s in social work from Columbia University and has directed intensive services and emergency department crisis services for Maine Behavioral Healthcare.
Help Support
Our Programs
There are many ways to support Morrison Center! Morrison Center is grateful for the generous support of many individuals, businesses and partners in the community who help support the many programs and activities of the Center.
