LEGISLATIVE UPDATE January 26 2024 Greetings Community Advocates, Welcome to the inaugural issue of United Way of Southern Maine’s Legislative Update for the 2024 state legislative session, which kicked off this month. United Way remains
LEGISLATIVE UPDATENovember 13, 2023 Greetings Community Advocates, The recent tragic events both near and far are at the forefront of all our minds. As we process the horrible acts of violence, it is important not
There were 243,485 Maine households unable to afford the state’s high cost of living in 2021, according to the ALICE Report released this month by United Ways of Maine. The Report was released in partnership
Women United announced investments totaling $299,500 in programs that advance the health and financial stability of single mothers and their children. The investments include the Giving Circle’s first investments in programs serving York County and
(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
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
Join us on Friday, September 15 at Thompson’s Point to kick off United Way of Southern Maine’s 2023 Community Campaign with the United We CAN Food Drive + Sculpture Contest benefiting Wayside Food Programs &
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.
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.