Summer News from United Way of Southern Maine
July 11, 2024
United Way of Southern Maine is where the community comes together to help children, individuals, and families to create a brighter future for all.
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United We Can Food Drive & Can Sculpture Contest
July 10, 2024
Join us to kick off United Way of Southern Maine’s 2024 Community Campaign with the United We CAN Food Drive + Sculpture Contest on Friday, September 13 at Thompson’s Point.
United Way of Southern Maine CEO Announces Plans to Step Down After 10 Years of Strong, Effective Leadership
June 17, 2024
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
Legislative Update for June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024
LEGISLATIVE UPDATEJune 12, 2024 Greetings Community Advocates, With the conclusion of the 2024 session, we want to celebrate our collective achievements and reflect on the challenges that remain. Your support
May News from United Way of Southern Maine
May 30, 2024
United Way of Southern Maine is where the community comes together to help children, individuals, and families to create a brighter future for all.
Despite Bigger Paychecks, Struggling Households in Maine Continue to Increase
May 23, 2024
Though wages for the lowest paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Maine grew