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, Technology, Engineering, Arts,… Read More
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Brick & Beam Society Invests $100k to Fill Equity Gaps in Afterschool Programming in Southern Maine
November 15, 2022
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, Technology, Engineering, Arts,… Read More
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United Way’s Brick & Beam Society helps Camp Invention kids reach for the sky
July 26, 2022
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 opportunity to help… Read More
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Request for Proposals: Summer-Focused Programs and Projects
February 10, 2022
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).
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Join Us Next Week: 2021 Campaign Kickoff
September 10, 2021
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 nearly here! Next… Read More
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Yancel’s Story: Avesta Housing and Brick & Beam Society
May 15, 2021
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. Avesta Housing… Read More
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Women United and Brick & Beam Society announce $198,000 in investments for 2020
December 8, 2020
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 to make a difference… Read More
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Join Us Next Week: 2020 Campaign Kickoff
September 11, 2020
The wait is almost over! Our Community Campaign Kickoff Week is nearly here! 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… Read More
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United Way of Greater Portland distributes books to high need families in South Portland, Portland, and Westbrook.
July 20, 2020
Many factors affect early learning – beginning at birth. Children and families must have their basic needs met, have access to quality early learning experiences so they are ready for Kindergarten, and must engage in literacy-promoting experiences. Though… Read More
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Request for Proposals: Brick & Beam Society
June 25, 2020
Brick & Beam Society, an individual giving group of United Way Greater Portland, takes a broad view of the community, bringing leaders together and building momentum for action. The group also leverages United Way of Greater Portland’s rich… Read More
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Brick & Beam Society Announces Summer STEM Investments
June 19, 2020
United Way of Greater Portland individual giving group Brick & Beam Society announced investments of $26,500 to support summer-focused programs and projects that target early childhood learning and STEM programming for children in pre-school through 8th grade. Programs… Read More
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