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United Way Invests $6.1M+ in Southern Maine

 (Portland and Kennebunk, ME) United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) announced it will invest $6,139,743 into our community this year. Investments include Community Impact Grants of 3,519,977 to programs and innovative initiatives across Southern

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Legislative Update for July 25, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE July 25, 2023 Greetings Community Advocates! Happy summer, the season that most of us here in Maine wait for patiently and the season that most farmers wait for so that they can grow

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United Solutions to Child Care in Southern Maine

Like many families, Molly and Sam started their search for child care before their daughter was born. After two years of waiting, Sam decided to stay home as Violet’s primary caregiver while Molly continued to work full-time. However, sudden health complications meant Sam could no longer fill that role. They needed to find a spot for Violet—fast.

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United for Mental Health

We’ve all been through it: being a teenager is tough. But teenagers today are navigating an increasingly challenging world, due to the influences of social media, access to substances, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Day in the Life of a Single Parent

It can sometimes feel like there are not enough hours in the day. Between work, errands, and caring for kids and other family members, it often feels like there is no time to pursue personal

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Legislative Update for March 29, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 29, 2023 Greetings Community Advocates! Spring is in the air – specifically that long-awaited smell of the soil as it emerges from under the snow. In Augusta, after a slower-than-usual start to

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