Category: Press Release

United Way of Greater Portland awards $259,073 in the second round of grants from the Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund

May 1, 2020

United Way of Greater Portland announced it has awarded $259,073 in the second round of grants from the Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to 25 local nonprofits, schools, and faith-based groups on the frontlines working with individuals and families disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the economic consequences of this outbreak.

United Way of Greater Portland awards $229,239 in first round of COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grants

April 9, 2020

United Way of Greater Portland announced today it has awarded $229,239 in the first round of grants from the Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to 31 local non-profit and school-based organizations.

Maine Legislature Recognizes February 2020 as 211 Month

February 20, 2020

The Maine Legislature voted last week to recognize February 2020 as 211 Month with bipartisan support. Finding help for complex needs like shelter, substance use, mental health, or food access can be hard for many Mainers looking for themselves or someone they know. Fortunately, there is a resource here in Maine to help.

UWGP and KeyBank Offer Free Tax Preparation Services on Super Refund Saturday

February 3, 2020

United Way of Greater Portland and KeyBank Offer Free Tax Preparation Services on Super Refund Saturday, February 8 United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) ‘s CA$H Program is holding its Super Refund Saturday tax preparation

Fiscal Year 2021 Investment Application New Open

January 9, 2020

United Way of Greater Portland’s (UWGP) Fiscal Year 2021 investment application opened January 6, 2020 and will close February 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants, both currently funded applicants and new applicants proposing work that targets

United Way of Greater Portland announces Fiscal Year 2020 community investments of $6,844,511.

July 18, 2019

United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) announced today its Fiscal Year 2020 community investments of $6,844,511. UWGP has awarded $3,901,574 in strategic investment grants to 74 community programs at 48 local nonprofits, including $272,500 of

United Way of Greater Portland’s Women United announces an investment of $150,415 into the community

July 11, 2019

At a recent event, United Way of Greater Portland’s Women United announced an investment of $150,415 into the community. Of the investment, $107,415 will go to the continued support of Project WIN (Women In Neighborhood),

Press Release: United Way Receives Over 900 Volunteer Applications in Support of City Efforts to Assist Asylum Seekers

June 15, 2019

United Way of Greater Portland announced that since the launch of its volunteer website on Friday, June 14, over 700 individuals submitted applications to volunteer to support those seeking asylum in Portland.

“The outpouring of support from the community is remarkable,” said Liz Cotter Schlax, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Portland. “We cannot thank the volunteers enough for raising their hands in support of our community.”

PRESS RELEASE: UNITED WAY TO COORDINATE VOLUNTEER RESPONSE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

June 14, 2019

UNITED WAY TO COORDINATE VOLUNTEER RESPONSE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS ON BEHALF OF CITY OF PORTLAND (Portland, ME – June 14, 2019) As the City of Portland responds to the over 150 asylum seekers

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