Legislative Update for September 5, 2025
Dear Community Advocates, At United Way of Southern Maine, we bring people and resources together to tackle our community’s greatest challenges – food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access
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Dear Community Advocates, At United Way of Southern Maine, we bring people and resources together to tackle our community’s greatest challenges – food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of access
August is winding down. Tomatoes are finally ripe, the ocean almost feels warm, and the first day of school is near. But most exciting to me? Every August, United Way of Southern Maine announces investments in our community to tackle the greatest challenges holding people back.
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
United 4 Childcare, a nonprofit partner with United Way of Southern Maine, is in the early stages of orchestrating opportunities for two new affordable childcare facilities in Cumberland County.
United Way of Southern Maine is where the community comes together to help children, individuals, and families to create a brighter future for all.
Dear community advocates, The 2025 state legislative session has officially wrapped—and thanks to your voice and support, we made real progress for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families and