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
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
CA$H Greater Portland will be launching its 2024 free tax preparation service this February with three options to prioritize the health and safety of our tax filers, IRS-certified volunteers, partners, and staff.
In 2022, 44% (107,967) of Maine’s children lived in households that couldn’t afford the basics, according to new data from United Ways of Maine and its research partner United For ALICE. This ranks Maine in