At United Way of Southern Maine, our mission is deeply connected to health and safety. One of our goals under Thrive2027 is to reduce preventable premature death in our communities. In Maine, many deaths involving
Dear Community Advocates, At United Way of Southern Maine, we bring people and resources together to tackle our community’s greatest challenges – food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access to child care and health
Dear community advocates, The 2025 state legislative session has officially wrapped—and thanks to your voice and support, we made real progress for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and individuals across Maine. As the dust
LEGISLATIVE UPDATEApril 23, 2025 Greetings community advocates, Your voice is making a difference. Thanks to your continued engagement, LD 641 — our bill to prevent homelessness through targeted diversion efforts — is advancing through the Maine Legislature
LEGISLATIVE UPDATEApril 2, 2025 The legislative session is in full swing, and we appreciate your ongoing engagement in advocating for policies that support Maine families. This update provides the latest developments on the supplemental and
Take Action: Support LD 641 to Prevent Homelessness in Maine! United Way of Southern Maine’s bill has a public hearing scheduled Tuesday, March 18 @ 1:00 PM.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATEFebruary 25, 2025 Greetings Community Advocates, As the Legislature takes a brief break during school vacation week, we want to share some updates on our work in Augusta and beyond. At United Way of
LEGISLATIVE UPDATEJune 12, 2024 Greetings Community Advocates, With the conclusion of the 2024 session, we want to celebrate our collective achievements and reflect on the challenges that remain. Your support and dedication have been instrumental
LEGISLATIVE UPDATEFebruary 29, 2024 Greetings Community Advocates, As we step into a crucial period of the legislative session, our policy team is tracking a range of significant bills that can shape our community’s future. In