Southern Maine is known to be an amazing place to live and work. We’re committed to making that true for each and every member of our community – by working to create a better today and invest in a brighter tomorrow. A tomorrow where kids have a strong start, our neighbors thrive, and we all live longer, better. We work to inspire and unite our communities and collectively build stronger neighborhoods.
We Don’t Do It Alone
For more than 90 years, we’ve been strengthening our community and have witnessed the transformational power of working together. We build partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, donors, volunteers, and community-minded leaders. Together we innovate the way people, organizations, and systems work together to improve education, financial stability, and health for every person in Southern Maine.
Learn about our partners and how we all move towards the same clear goals.
There are many factors that affect early learning and give our kids a strong start. Children and families must have their basic needs met, have access to quality early learning experiences so they are ready for Kindergarten, and must engage in literacy-promoting experiences. Working toward achieving these results drive the strategies around Goal 1.
To empower more people to thrive, not just survive in Greater Portland, we are focused on strategies that support education, employment opportunities, and resources to achieve financial stability. Under Goal 2, we work for more opportunities for people to attain a high school credential, complete post-secondary degree or training to meet career needs, increase income and assets, and reduce expenses.
Empower our neighbors to thrive – not just survive.
We help more people live longer, better by working to reduce preventable premature deaths. To accomplish Goal 3, we are focusing on several factors that affect health and well-being, including mental health, substance use prevention and treatment, and suicide prevention.
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Southern Maine is known to be an amazing place to live and work. We’re committed to making that true for each and every member of our community – by working to create a better today and invest in a brighter tomorrow. A tomorrow where kids have a strong start, our neighbors thrive, and we all live longer, better. We work to inspire and unite our communities and collectively build stronger neighborhoods.
We Don’t Do It Alone
For more than 90 years, we’ve been strengthening our community and have witnessed the transformational power of working together. We build partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, donors, volunteers, and community-minded leaders. Together we innovate the way people, organizations, and systems work together to improve education, financial stability, and health for every person in Southern Maine.
Learn about our partners and how we all move towards the same clear goals.
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GOAL 1
Early Learning
Give our kids a strong start.
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GOAL 2
Financial Stability
Empower our neighbors to thrive – not just survive.
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GOAL 3
Healthy Lives
Help us all live longer, better.
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