Keeping Mainers Warm Every winter, thousands of Mainers are forced to make a difficult decision between heating their homes and paying for basic needs like food and medicine. This year, with fuel costs on the
Brick & Beam Society, a giving circle of United Way of Southern Maine, takes a broad view of the community, bringing leaders together and building momentum for action. They also leverage United Way of Southern
United Way of Southern Maine’s (UWSM) Brick & Beam Society announced investments totaling $100,000 in three afterschool and positive youth development organizations. Their investments will help build systemic equity in early childhood learning and Science,
Guest Post by Anna Farmer, Intern Helping my community has always been at the forefront for me, my family, and my after-school activities. When planning my last summer before college, I was searching for an
Brick & Beam Society seeks to support summer-focused projects that are short-term/immediate. The proposal should clearly articulate how the proposed project aligns with this focus, targets early childhood learning and/or STEAM programming, and supports high need populations birth through 8th grade in Cumberland County (minus Brunswick and Harpswell).
TAKE ACTION WITH UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN MAINE’S CAMPAIGN KICKOFF AND FOOD DRIVE September 13 to September 17 Greetings United Southern Maine Community, The wait is almost over! Your United Way Campaign Kickoff Week is
Yancil’s Story: Avesta Housing and Brick & Beam Society The pandemic challenged educators, care providers, families, and kids across our community, leading to learning loss and other compounding issues. That’s when our community stepped in.
CIRCLES OF GIVING HELP SUPPORT LOCAL RECOVERY EFFORTS AND A THRIVING FUTURE FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN United Way of Greater Portland’s Giving Circles are one impactful way directed community investment dollars are helping
Starting next Monday, September 14, you are invited to a week-long smorgasbord of fun, meaningful ways to engage and connect— virtual and safely distanced in support of our UNITED Greater Portland community. Download our Event