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Kids First Center

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Kids First Center

Matt Gagnon interviews Tammy Weston, a board member of Kids First Center, to discuss the organization’s 2025 gala on May 8. Kids First Center, a nonprofit in Scarborough, Maine, provides co-parenting education for families going through divorce and has programs for parents and professionals. The gala is their largest fundraiser of the year, crucial for their budget. The event includes a cocktail hour, silent auction, live auction, live music by the band Sugar Box, and an opportunity to learn about the organization. Tickets and silent auction items are available online, and donations are accepted. Website: www.kidsfirstcenter.org

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