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Donate to the Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
Support neighbors most impacted by COVID-19.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APPLICATION NOW OPEN: Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
March 24, 2020
The Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund application is open to all non-profits and municipalities serving individuals/families impacted by COVID-19, and is not restricted to currently funded UWGP partners. A volunteer committee will make funding recommendations.
UWGP Volunteer Newsletter Special Edition, COVID-19 Resource Guide United Way of Greater Portland can connect you with one-time opportunities and events that help our community, tools for hosting a collection of needed items, as well as ongoing and… Read More
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