Category: Press Release

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

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.”

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Community Investment Process

United Way of Greater Portland’s Community Investment Process United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is one of 228 organizations that has embraced Thrive2027, our community’s 10-year effort to achieve measurable progress in the areas of

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United Way of Greater Portland Invests $3.74M

United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) announced the investment of $3.74M in 74 programs and initiatives with 48 funded community partners, including $256,500 of investments in its Brick & Beam Society and Women Unitedaffinity groups.

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