The Sam L. Cohen Foundation aims to enhance community life in Southern Maine through support in areas of arts and culture, civic and community development, education, health and human services, and Jewish culture and traditions. It seeks to empower underserved communities, stimulate creativity, promote education, improve health and wellbeing, and preserve Jewish heritage, focusing on systemic change, access to opportunities, and collaborative efforts for social benefit.
The grant program by the Sam L. Cohen Foundation focuses on five main areas: Arts and Culture, Civic and Community, Education, Health and Human Services, and Jewish Culture and Traditions. It aims to enrich the community by supporting projects that offer arts education to low-income youth, strengthen social and economic fabrics, provide educational opportunities from pre-K through adulthood for underserved populations, expand access to health services for vulnerable groups, and preserve Jewish culture. The Foundation encourages collaboration through various initiatives and collectively works towards systemic changes for social benefit.