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DAY OF CARING ROCKS!

May 17, 2013

Over 1,200 volunteers (a record!) from local companies, schools and non-profit organizations spent a full day working on over 100 community improvement projects on Thursday, May 16th at United Way of Greater Portland’s 21st annual Day of Caring. An estimated $132,000 worth of labor was donated during Greater Portland’s single largest one-day volunteer effort. The [...]

A PARTY LIKE THIS ONLY COMES ONCE IN 100 YEARS!

May 3, 2013

In recognition of Hub Furniture Company’s 100th Anniversary, you are cordially invited to this fantastic event benefitting Jewish Community Alliance, Preble Street, and United Way of Greater Portland. This promises to be the event of the year — we hope to see you there! Thursday, June 6, 2013 6:00 – 9:00PM 6 PM Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment 7:30 PM [...]

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INVESTING EARLY IS STILL SMART BUSINESS

April 29, 2013

Investments in early childhood programs, like Head Start, Maine Families Home Visiting, and Child Care Development Funds, represent essential investments in the health and development of our children. Such investments are a down payment on a future productive and healthy workforce. Brain research supports the critical importance of the first five years of life, with [...]

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LEADING THE WAY TO LITERACY

April 29, 2013

On April 24, members of the Leaders’ Circle, Tocqueville Society, and United Way Board of Directors rolled up their sleeves and helped to assemble hundreds of Literacy Kits at Ruth’s Reusable Resources. On April 26, a team from TD Bank did the same at the United Way offices. Volunteers filled backpacks with games and activities [...]

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RUN (OR WALK) YOUR WAY TO A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

April 29, 2013

There are lots of ways to be part of the change in Greater Portland. Especially this time of year, dozens of runs, walks, spins, and swims are happening all around our community. Many of these are supported by small armies of volunteers, so no matter how active you are, you can still help to improve [...]

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