BBBS Welcomes Cathy Hardy

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine is pleased to welcome Cathy Hardy to the team as the new Special Events Coordinator. Cathy comes to Big Brothers Big Sisters with a wealth of experience in development within the Midcoast community. In her new role, she will help raise funds for the critical mentoring programs through the annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake event and Bids for Kids Wreath Auction, as well as by writing grants. “Cathy has helped a number of other local organizations grow tremendously over the years and we know that having her on our team will mean more kids will have access to the positive role models they need to grow up and lead happy, healthy lives,” states Alex Gaeth, Executive Director.

Most recently Cathy held the position of Director of Development and Community Relations at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, where she managed fundraising events and campaigns, marketing and wrote grants. Prior to that, she excelled in similar arenas as the Director of Community Relations and Development at the Pen Bay YMCA. Her experience also includes serving as the Executive Director of the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce. She serves her local community as a member of the Lincolnville Select Board, and is excited about the opportunity to improve the lives of youth through BBBS’ proven mentoring programs. “I’m delighted to be working with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine and look forward to helping them gain additional exposure and recognition in Knox, Waldo and Lincoln Counties.  I’m also eager to work again with the business community and build new relationships to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.  I strongly believe in their mission and I’m looking forward to working with their team of energetic and caring professionals.  I also encourage anyone who would like to help kids in the mid-coast area to consider volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters,” says Hardy.

Walter Guptill, President of the Board of Directors, states “I have known Cathy for many years and I am delighted to welcome a person of her character and qualifications to our team. Cathy’s strong ties to the midcoast community and professional accomplishments will surely translate to great things for our organization and more importantly I am confident that the youth of Midcoast Maine will benefit too.”

To find out how you can help the team at BBBS of Midcoast Maine change the lives of our local youth, either by volunteering or donating, contact us at 593-0380, stop by our new office at 16 School St., Suite 201 in Rockland, or email bbbs@midcoast.com.