The Stories

The hallmark narratives of our foundation

We’re proud of our accomplishments, but even more excited about opportunities ahead. These stories are the perspicuous examples of hearing human need.


Identifying the impact of wellness

In the increasingly complex world of global public health, the health care leaders of tomorrow are taking innovative approaches to wellness – identifying and addressing not just the physical ...

Integrating trauma-informed care

As a young boy who had lost most of his hearing and, gradually, his ability to speak clearly, Donato Tramuto sought refuge in the books written by and about ...

Continuing support for international students

At its core, the Tramuto Foundation is about collaboration. We believe in the power of bringing together people of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences to find solutions to the ...

Securing Maine’s food-insecure

At the TramutoPorter Foundation, we believe the world is made better not just by people doing great things, but by people and organizations taking small actions that have the ...

Empowering longevity in older adults

Every day 10,000 people in the US reach Medicare age. While the dream may be to retire, spend more time with family or travel the world, the reality is ...

Eradicating chronic malnutrition in Lwala

The struggles he endured throughout his life have taught Donato Tramuto that the suffering of others must never be overlooked or dismissed. No matter how small the effort, any ...

Life’s Bulldozer Moments

Donato Tramuto released his first book, Life’s Bulldozer Moments: How Adversity Leads to Success in Life and Business, now in its 4th printing. One hundred percent of all proceeds ...

Ripple of Hope Award

In 2014, Donato Tramuto received the Ripple of Hope Award from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, joining distinguished recipients from business, entertainment and activist communities who have demonstrated a ...

Echoes of a forgotten illness

There was a time when AIDS and HIV were on everyone’s mind. But years after the incidence of AIDs in the US peaked in the early 1990’s, it has ...

The rumblings of an earthquake

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving more than 230,000 dead, 300,000-plus injured, and 1.5 million homeless. Kerry Kennedy, president of the Robert F. Kennedy Human ...

Hearing Human Need

This isn’t just what we do.
We believe it’s our duty as citizens of the world. Attuned to people and the challenges they face, be it here in Maine, or across oceans, our goal is to make resources available to individuals and communities in need through collaborative partnerships.

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