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Legislative Updates
Discussion on legislative issues in Maine that affect the education, financial stability, and health outcomes of our community.
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Investment Information for Applicants
FY21 Community Investment Process
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519 children received professional services
to address a developmental delay, including speech and language delays.
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1,174 free tax returns prepared
for 598 households, returning $1,303,974 to individuals and families.
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3,037 youth and adults
received services to address mental illness and substance use disorders.
A SHARED VISION
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For 90 years, United Way of Greater Portland’s mission has been to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Today, we are uniting individuals and organizations around our community’s shared vision, Thrive2027, three 10-year goals to improve education, financial stability, and health for every person in Greater Portland.
Our Work
Early Learning
Give our kids a strong start.
58% of 3rd graders in Cumberland County read proficiently.
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Financial Stability
Empower our neighbors to thrive – not just survive.
Only 58% of adults, ages 25-64 in Cumberland County, have an associate degree or credential beyond high school. An associate degree can lead to 51% higher income, or an estimated $246,396.
MORE ON GOAL 2
Healthy Lives
Help us all live longer, better.
248 more people in Cumberland County died prematurely between 2014-2016 than the previous three years, due in part to a 68% increase in drug-overdose death.
The Maine Legislature voted last week to recognize February 2020 as 211 Month with bipartisan support. Finding help for complex needs like shelter, substance use, mental health, or food access can be hard for many Mainers looking for themselves or someone they know. Fortunately, there is a resource here in Maine to help.
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