United Way of Greater Portland announced that since the launch of its volunteer website on Friday, June 14, over 700 individuals submitted applications to volunteer to support those seeking asylum in Portland.
“The outpouring of support from the community is remarkable,” said Liz Cotter Schlax, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Portland. “We cannot thank the volunteers enough for raising their hands in support of our community.”
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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.
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Thriving Workplace Policies: IDEXX and Make It OK
March 10, 2020
Utilizing the Make It OK Toolkit and resources is one of the ways IDEXX is creating a mental health-friendly workplace, a featured best practice in the Thrive2027 Thriving Workplace Policies.
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Maine Legislature Recognizes February 2020 as 211 Month
February 20, 2020
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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Fiscal Year 2021 Investment Application New Open
January 9, 2020
United Way of Greater Portland’s (UWGP) Fiscal Year 2021 investment application opened January 6, 2020 and will close February 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants, both currently funded applicants and new applicants proposing work that targets specific Thrive2027 strategies… Read More
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Request for Proposals: Brick & Beam Society, Summer-Focused Programs and Projects
December 13, 2019
The Brick & Beam Society is seeking proposals for summer-focused programs/projects that are short-term/immediate. Proposals should target early childhood learning and/or STEM programming, and support high need populations birth through 8th grade.
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United Way of Greater Portland Announces Downtown Window Display CAN-Struction Contest + Food Drive
August 16, 2019
Window displays will appear throughout downtown September 9 to 13 leading up to the CAN Sculpture Contest + Kickoff in Monument Square United Way of Greater Portland’s Campaign Kickoff and United We CAN Sculpture Contest + Food Drive… Read More
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United Way of Greater Portland announces Fiscal Year 2020 community investments of $6,844,511.
July 18, 2019
United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) announced today its Fiscal Year 2020 community investments of $6,844,511. UWGP has awarded $3,901,574 in strategic investment grants to 74 community programs at 48 local nonprofits, including $272,500 of directed contributions through… Read More
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United Way of Greater Portland’s Women United announces an investment of $150,415 into the community
July 11, 2019
At a recent event, United Way of Greater Portland’s Women United announced an investment of $150,415 into the community. Of the investment, $107,415 will go to the continued support of Project WIN (Women In Neighborhood), a two-generation approach… Read More
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Request for Proposals: Brick & Beam Society
June 17, 2019
United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals “UWGP RFP” seeking to fund programs, initiatives, or collaborations in Greater Portland (Cumberland County with the exception of Brunswick and Harpswell) that begin to make measurable progress on one or more of Thrive2027’s three community-wide goals. Thrive2027, our community’s new collective vision for how to make our region even stronger for everyone who calls it home, are three ten-year goals created by and for the community. Applications are due on March 17, 2017.
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Press Release: United Way Receives Over 900 Volunteer Applications in Support of City Efforts to Assist Asylum Seekers
June 15, 2019
United Way of Greater Portland announced that since the launch of its volunteer website on Friday, June 14, over 700 individuals submitted applications to volunteer to support those seeking asylum in Portland.
“The outpouring of support from the community is remarkable,” said Liz Cotter Schlax, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Portland. “We cannot thank the volunteers enough for raising their hands in support of our community.”
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