Our Mission:
Strengths
Our Strengths
A private, non-profit organization, Morrison Center has empowered Maine residents of all ages and abilities for more than 67 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
65 years
Our History
Morrison Center has been serving the greater Portland area for more than 67 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. 67 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
Randall Ford
Vice-President
Tim Thompson
Secretary
Jason Rayne
Treasurer
Dean Alofs
Board member
William Stockmeyer
Board member
Daniel J. Honan
Board member
Ed Krusec
Board member
Russell Leonard
Board member
Charles McBrady
Board member
Richard Michaud
Board member
Theresa Sampietro
Board member
Media
In The Media
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.
