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Workplace Campaign Toolkit
Materials and Resources for the 2019 Campaign
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We Can Build ONE Thriving Community
2019 United We Can Kick Off
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Stronger as One
Fiscal Year 2020 Community Investments
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2019 Community Report
Read the Report
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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.
MORE ON GOAL 1
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 $246,396.
MORE ON GOAL 2
Healthy Lives
Help us all live longer, better.
248 more people in Cumberland County died prematurely between 2014-2016 than the previous three years, due in part to a 68% increase in drug-overdose death.
MORE ON GOAL 3
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News + Events
We’re Hiring! Greater Portland Asset Organizer
November 11, 2019
This part-time, temporary position will act as the lead in overseeing the client intake and the financial education components of the CA$H Greater Portland free tax preparation central site. The Asset Organizer is responsible for managing on-site Opportunity Guides and assisting with the implementation of CA$H Maine financial stability strengthening initiatives, focusing on client financial literacy and data collection.
We’re Hiring! CA$H Greater Portland Client Scheduler & Volunteer Coordinator
November 11, 2019
This part-time, temporary position will act as the lead in scheduling tax preparation clients and supporting volunteer tax preparers and Opportunity Guides within the CA$H Greater Portland free tax preparation program. As scheduler, this role is the first point of contact for clients—screening callers for eligibility, scheduling tax site appointments, and answering logistical questions. As volunteer coordinator, this role ensures volunteer and tax site needs for are met for each session through regular communication and support.
This part-time, temporary position will act as the lead in overseeing the operations of the CA$H Greater Portland free tax preparation site(s). The Tax Site Coordinator is responsible for the administration and coordination of a volunteer-run electronic preparation site in Portland. With guidance from UWGP staff, the Site Coordinator manages all aspects of the tax site to ensure quality services to taxpayers, appropriate application of tax law, and compliance with IRS privacy and confidentiality regulations.
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