How to Support LCN
The Local Catch Network (LCN) was founded in 2011 and is based at the University of Maine. Gifts from businesses and individuals support the continued growth of the Local Catch Network and its stakeholders.
Your gift will help the Local Catch Network:
- Provide technical assistance and training opportunities for new and existing seafood businesses in our network.
- Increase the visibility of locally and regionally sourced seafood,
- Engage with partners in efforts to strengthen local and regional seafood systems, and
- Create opportunities for students to develop professional skills through research projects, event planning, and network support.
Ways to Support the Local Catch Network:
The Local Catch Network Fund
The Local Catch Network Fund supports the activities of LCN including, but not limited to, research, program development, technical assistance, and network building. To make a gift to the Local Catch Network Fund:
The Laughton Elliot-deangelis memorial Fund
Named after the Laughton Glacier in the Tongass National Forest, Laughton was born and raised on the rocky coast of Southeast Alaska. His connection to the coast sparked his interest in fishing communities, food systems, and the marine environment – an interest that became his life’s work. Shortly after starting his own seafood company and earning an MBA from the University of Oregon, Laughton joined the Local Catch Network team, serving in his role from July 2023 until early 2025. During this time, he contributed to every aspect of our work, including the network’s first strategic plan and the design and launch of our Seafood Accelerator and Innovation Lab. As a kind, energetic, and passionate person, Laughton had an insatiable love for fishing communities and believed deeply in the value of the work he was doing with our network. Laughton was also an avid adventurer and had more wild stories at age 34 than most people accumulate in their lifetime.
To honor Laughton’s life, celebrate his love for fishing communities and seafood, and sustain the momentum he helped bring about during his time working to support the Local Catch Network, we are partnering with the Maine Community Foundation to establish the Laughton Elliott-DeAngelis Memorial Fund.
Please select the “Laughton Elliott-DeAngelis Memorial Fund” option under the Designate this donation for a specific purpose tab.
Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available to corporations, organizations, and individuals who would like to make a gift towards supporting a particular event or activity. The Local Catch Network typically offers varying levels of sponsorship based on the level of giving.
In-Kind Donations & Volunteer Opportunities
In-kind donations and volunteer opportunities are available and can be assessed on a case-by-case basis.