Advocacy Alert: Help Prevent Homelessness in Maine!
March 13, 2025
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.
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Legislative Update for February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
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
Get your taxes prepared for free with CA$H Greater Portland
December 20, 2024
CA$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.
New research: Over 100,000 Children in Maine Live in Financial Hardship
October 8, 2024
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
United We CAN Collects 28K+ Meals to Address Food Insecurity
September 20, 2024
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 Way of Southern Maine Secures $5.4 Million In Federal Funding For Immigrant Support Services
September 3, 2024
(Portland, ME) United Way of Southern Maine received notice that they will receive $5.4 million over the next two years through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) to help noncitizens recently released from DHS custody
United Way of Southern Maine Names Three New C-Suite Executives to Deliver Growth and Ongoing Transformation
September 3, 2024
United Way of Southern Maine announced three executive promotions into roles instrumental in driving the organization’s growth strategy. Dan Coyne has been named the organization’s first Chief Impact and Governance Officer, Kristin Chase Duffy has been
United Way Invests $6.7M+ in Southern Maine
July 30, 2024
United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) announced it will invest $6,769,279 into our community this year. Investments include Community Impact Grants of $3,127,863 to programs and innovative initiatives across Southern Maine.
United We Can Food Drive & Can Sculpture Contest
July 10, 2024
Join us to kick off United Way of Southern Maine’s 2024 Community Campaign with the United We CAN Food Drive + Sculpture Contest on Friday, September 13 at Thompson’s Point. Help address food insecurity by