CONTRIBUTE
Give Along the Way
There are many ways to be part of Inn Along the Way. Your time, talent, resources, and support help create a place where people feel seen, supported, and connected.
GIVE ALONG THE WAY
Every act of generosity helps Inn Along the Way create a place where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected. Your support sustains the spaces, programs, gatherings, and experiences that bring people together — offering opportunities for companionship, reflection, rest, and renewal throughout life’s many transitions.
Giving to Inn Along the Way is more than making a donation. It is an investment in a more connected and compassionate community, helping us care for our buildings and grounds, support caregivers and older adults, offer meaningful programs and events, expand accessibility and outreach, and continue building a place where no one has to navigate life’s journey alone.
Every gift, at every level, helps move this vision forward.
YOUR SUPPORT BRINGS OUR MISSION TO LIFE
OUR MISSION
We provide connection, purpose, and respite for older adults and caregivers through a supportive and compassionate community.
Every contribution helps bring this mission to life. Whether you give financially, volunteer your time, share your talents, serve on a committee, or support Inn Along the Way in another way, your involvement helps strengthen the community at the heart of our work.
For more information, contact our Executive Director Sherry Flint:
207-682-0118 •
info@innalongtheway.org
ONLINE GIVING
Make a secure online
donation quickly
and easily via PayPal.
Inn Along the Way is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
EIN: 461712257
give by check
Checks may be made payable to:
Inn Along the Way
741 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Please include any designation or special instructions in the memo line.
DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS (DAF)
Recommend a grant to Inn Along the Way through your donor-advised fund and help support our mission in a meaningful and tax-efficient way.
GIFTS OF STOCK
Donating appreciated securities may provide valuable tax benefits while making a lasting impact.
IRA CHARITABLE GIVING
Qualified charitable distributions from an IRA can be a meaningful way to support Inn Along the Way while meeting required minimum distributions.
We encourage donors to consult with their financial advisor or tax professional.
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES
Explore planned giving opportunities that provide support for Inn Along the Way while also creating financial benefits for you or your loved ones.
BEQUESTS & LEGACY GIVING
Leave a lasting legacy by including Inn Along the Way in your estate planning. A future gift can help ensure this work continues for generations to come.
things we need
Practical Gifts That Make an Immediate Impact
In addition to financial contributions, we welcome donations of practical items that help support daily operations, hospitality, gatherings, and community life.
Current Needs May Include:
- New printers, office supplies & equipment
- Postage stamps
- Household items
- New cotton bedding sets (Queen)
- New bath & kitchen towels
- Event & hospitality supplies
- Storage solutions
Inn Along the Way is shaped by people who generously share their time, talents, and experience. Volunteers help bring our mission to life — welcoming visitors, supporting programs and events, caring for our spaces and grounds, lending professional skills, and helping strengthen the connections that make this community special.
There are many ways to get involved, whether you have a few hours to give, want to help with a particular project or event, or are looking for an ongoing role.
Volunteer Opportunities may include:
Programs & Events — Help prepare for gatherings, workshops, community programs, and special events.
Hospitality — Help create a warm and welcoming experience for guests, visitors, and program participants.
Gardens & Grounds — Lend a hand in the gardens, with seasonal clean-up, or with projects that help care for the property.
Special Projects — Share practical, creative, administrative, technical, or professional skills as needs arise.
Community Outreach — Help spread the word, build relationships, and connect more people with Inn Along the Way.
For those interested in becoming more deeply involved, committee service is another meaningful way to contribute.
Our committees bring together people with different perspectives, interests, experiences, and skills to support the work of Inn Along the Way and help shape its future. Committee members may assist with programs and community engagement, events and hospitality, buildings and grounds, fundraising and development, communications and outreach, volunteer engagement, or other areas based on the Inn’s current needs.
JOIN A COMMITTEE
You don’t need to be an expert or have previous nonprofit experience to participate. A willingness to collaborate, contribute ideas, and share your time can make a meaningful difference.
Not sure where you fit? That’s okay. Tell us a little about yourself, what you enjoy doing, or the skills you’d like to share, and we’ll help you find a way to get involved.
INN ALONG THE WAY COMMITTEES
- Barn Yard Sale
- Building & Grounds
- Communication
- Endowment
- Finance
- Friends of Inn Along the Way
- Garden
- Hospitality
- Landscape
- Lunch with the Bunch
- Office & Administrative
- Open Mic
- Volunteer