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Seeking Funding Proposals and Investment Volunteers

United Way of Southern Maine is working to ensure the success of Thrive2027 through our annual community investment process. This is a competitive process in which we invest in work best positioned to advance Thrive2027 Goals across Southern Maine. It… Read More

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United Way’s Brick & Beam Society helps Camp Invention kids reach for the sky

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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United Way Announces Fiscal Year 2022 Community Investments of $6,595,877

(Portland, ME – August 16, 2021) United Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) announced its Greater Portland Fiscal Year 2022 community investments of $6,595,877. UWSM has awarded $3,940,854 in strategic investment grants to 56 community programs at 38 nonprofits… Read More

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United Way Announces Fiscal Year 2021 Community Investments Of $7,097,671

(Portland, ME) United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) announced its Fiscal Year 2021 community investments of $7,097,671. UWGP has awarded $3,940,854 in strategic investment grants to 61 community programs at 45 local nonprofits, including 7 new programs and… Read More

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COVID-19 Resources and Social Distancing Support

  The health and safety of our community is our priority. We know the amount and changing nature of the information you have and continue to receive can be confusing and overwhelming. Our goal at United Way of… Read More

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Tips for Parents and Caregivers: Interacting with Children about COVID-19

The health and safety of our community is our priority. We know the amount and changing nature of the information you have and continue to receive can be confusing and overwhelming. Our goal at United Way of Greater Portland is to share resources, best practices, and information in the days and weeks ahead.

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Thriving Workplace Policies: IDEXX and Make It OK

Utilizing the Make It OK Toolkit and resources is one of the ways IDEXX is creating a mental health-friendly workplace, a featured best practice in the Thrive2027 Thriving Workplace Policies.

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

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 day on Saturday,… Read More

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Fiscal Year 2021 Investment Application New Open

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 specific Thrive2027 strategies… Read More

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

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 directed contributions through… Read More

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