United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) will invest $5,082,458 into Southern Maine this year. These investments support both United Way-led work and grants to 65 innovative programs and collaborations across 43 community partners. United Way-led
New research focuses on households living paycheck to paycheck, yet often with income that’s too high for assistance In 2023, 28% of workers in Maine’s 20 most common jobs lived in households that couldn’t afford
After an extensive national search conducted by ProSearch with a committee of board and community members, the Board of Directors of United Way of Southern Maine announced Dan Coyne’s appointment as the new President and
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 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
(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 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 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.
After 10 years of service as CEO of United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM), Liz Cotter Schlax announced she will step down next January, upon the selection and arrival of the organization’s next CEO. The