Greg’s Story MaineCare Expansion Changed His Life Greg struggled with depression and suicidal tendencies from childhood, and as an adult struggled to maintain employment and stability. Greg applied and was denied over 6 times for MaineCare and
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE February 28, 2020 Greetings UWGP Supporters, Welcome to a special edition of United Way of Greater Portland’s (UWGP) Legislative Update, a bi-weekly advocacy and policy newsletter, presented in advance of the referendum vote
The Maine Legislature voted last week to recognize February 2020 as 211 Month with bipartisan support. Finding help for complex needs like shelter, substance use, mental health, or food access can be hard for many Mainers looking for themselves or someone they know. Fortunately, there is a resource here in Maine to help.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE February 14, 2020 Greetings Community Advocate, Thank you for using your voice to act; making real and tangible change in our community and state. That’s what we call spreading the love! This week’s
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE JANUARY 31, 2020 Greetings Community Advocate, Welcome to a new year and a new round of bi-weekly updates from United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP). As mentioned in December’s Legislative Warm-Up, we are
2020 LEGISLATIVE WARM-UP December 27, 2019 2020 Welcome Warm-Up Greetings Community Advocate, United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is pleased to present the 2020 bi-weekly Legislative Update. To kick start advocacy communications this update serves to
Carolyn’s SNAP Story A native Mainer and 58 year resident of Portland, Carolyn never considered that one day she would experience homelessness and be in need of support. Watch Carolyn’s story and hear how the
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 28, 2019 To get the Legislative Update delivered to your inbox every other week, sign up below or email Ronald Jarrett, United Way of Greater Portland’s Director of Public Policy and Advocacy,
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 31, 2019 To get the Legislative Update delivered to your inbox every other week, sign up below or email Ronald Jarrett, United Way of Greater Portland’s Director of Public Policy and Advocacy,