On May 23rd, members of United Way of Greater Portland’s Tocqueville Society and Brick and Beam Society gathered at the Maine Historical Society. Elaine Rosen (Chair of the Board of Assurant, Inc., Chair of the Board of The Kresge Foundation, former President of Unum, and former United Way of Greater Portland Campaign Chair) shared powerful words on the importance of philanthropy, mentorship, and developing community leaders.
DETAILS
United Ways of Maine collects over 37,000 pounds of food and essentials during statewide drive to kickoff fundraising campaign
September 21, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPT. 21 United Ways of Maine collects over 37,000 pounds of food and essentials during statewide drive to kickoff fundraising campaign STATEWIDE— Last week, the nine United Ways of Maine kicked off their… Read More
DETAILS
Join Us Next Week: 2020 Campaign Kickoff
September 11, 2020
The wait is almost over! Our Community Campaign Kickoff Week is nearly here! Starting next Monday, September 14, you are invited to a week-long smorgasbord of fun, meaningful ways to engage and connect— virtual and safely distanced in… Read More
DETAILS
Kick Off United Way’s 2019 Campaign at the United We CAN Food Drive + Sculpture Contest
June 26, 2019
Join us at the annual United We CAN food sculpture contest at United Way of Greater Portland’s Annual Campaign Kickoff, Friday September 13, 2019. Teams will construct sculptures from 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. (spectators are welcome). Sculptures will be on display during the Kickoff in Monument Square from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wayside Food Programs will distribute collected food to pantries throughout Cumberland County.
DETAILS
United Way of Greater Portland Recognizes 7 Outstanding Individuals and Businesses with 2019 UNITED We Thrive Awards
April 24, 2019
United Way of Greater Portland Recognizes 7 Outstanding Individuals and Businesses with 2019 UNITED We Thrive Awards On Tuesday, April 23, over 250 people gathered at the UNITED We Thrive Award Luncheon to celebrate and recognize organizations and… Read More
DETAILS
United We Can Spotlight – National Volunteer Week 2019
April 12, 2019
National Volunteer Week Spotlight – Friday Finale! The week is ending (at least the business week) and we wanted to go out on this fabulous (FLASHBACK) Friday with a community focused campaign that merges some of our favorites… Read More
DETAILS
2018 UNITED WE CAN SCULPTURE CONTEST
July 17, 2018
Join us at the third annual United We CAN food sculpture contest at United Way of Greater Portland’s Annual Campaign Kickoff on September 14, 2018. Teams will construct sculptures from 8 a.m. -11:45 a.m. (spectators are welcome to watch). The sculptures will be on display during the kickoff in Monument Square at 12:00 p.m. After the event, Wayside Food Programs will distribute the collected items to food pantries throughout Cumberland County
DETAILS
2018 UNITED WE THRIVE AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
April 25, 2018
Over 200 people gathered at the UNITED We Thrive Award Luncheon on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 to celebrate and recognize the triumphs of organizations and individuals committed to help our community thrive through their work in United Way’s focus areas of education, financial stability, & health.
DETAILS
UWGP THRIVE2027 COMMUNITY PARTNER MEETINGS AND UPDATE
December 5, 2017
This month, United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is launching its efforts to bring together businesses and organizations who are interested in taking an early, visible leadership role in this community effort that will impact everyone in Greater Portland over the next 10 years.
DETAILS
2017 UNITED WE CAN SCULPTURE CONTEST
June 29, 2017
Join us at the second annual United We CAN food sculpture contest at United Way of Greater Portland’s Annual Campaign Kickoff on September 15, 2017. Teams will construct sculptures from 8 a.m. -11:45 a.m. (spectators are welcome to watch). The sculptures will be on display during the kickoff in Monument Square at 12:00 p.m. After the event, Wayside Food Programs will distribute the collected items to food pantries throughout Cumberland County
DETAILS
EVENT UPDATE: A CONVERSATION WITH ELAINE ROSEN
June 6, 2017
On May 23rd, members of United Way of Greater Portland’s Tocqueville Society and Brick and Beam Society gathered at the Maine Historical Society. Elaine Rosen (Chair of the Board of Assurant, Inc., Chair of the Board of The Kresge Foundation, former President of Unum, and former United Way of Greater Portland Campaign Chair) shared powerful words on the importance of philanthropy, mentorship, and developing community leaders.
DETAILS
Filter By Category
Calendar