The Senior Director, Finance and Operations is a strategic, hands-on leader who ensures United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM) financial health and operational excellence.
In just a few months, 236 Gannett Drive in South Portland will open its doors as a brand-new, high-quality child care facility. But during a recent September visit, that future was hard to picture. The building was still an active construction site with large wires dangling from the ceiling, dust and debris everywhere, and hard hats required for entry.
United Way of Southern Maine is thrilled to announce that we collected 28,595 meals at this year’s United We CAN Food Drive + Sculpture Contest. Nearly 40% of households
UNITED WE CAN FOOD DRIVE + SCULPTURE CONTESTSeptember 19, 2025 | Thompson’s POINT Help collect 25,000 meals to address food insecurity in Southern Maine on September 19! Join United Way of Southern Maine for United
When a parent is incarcerated, children often carry the weight in silence. Some 2.7 million children in the U.S. currently have a parent in jail. One in every 13 children in Maine has experienced this separation. The ripple effects can be profound: lost connection, chronic stress, and deep emotional strain. That’s where United Way of Southern Maine steps in.
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
First jobs are exciting. They mark the start of independence, new opportunities, and financial security. But they also come with a less than exciting milestone—filing taxes for the first time. For Dora, a young mom and child care educator at a preschool in Portland, that first tax season felt overwhelming.
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
Uncertainty can be especially challenging for those with substance use disorders. At the same time, these moments remind us how far we’ve come