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UNITED WAY OF GREATER PORTLAND ANNOUNCED RACIAL EQUITY FUND

August 3, 2020

United Way of Greater Portland announced it has established a Racial Equity Fund. With funding from lead founders, this initiative supports the work of local nonprofits led by and serving people of color in our community, while advancing the work at the heart of the community-developed Thrive2027 initiative.

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United Way Announces Fiscal Year 2021 Community Investments Of $7,097,671

July 23, 2020

(Portland, ME) United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) announced its Fiscal Year 2021 community investments of $7,097,671. UWGP has awarded $3,940,854 in strategic investment grants to 61 community programs at 45 local nonprofits, including 7 new programs and… Read More

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United Way of Greater Portland distributes books to high need families in South Portland, Portland, and Westbrook.

July 20, 2020

Many factors affect early learning – beginning at birth. Children and families must have their basic needs met, have access to quality early learning experiences so they are ready for Kindergarten, and must engage in literacy-promoting experiences. Though… Read More

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July 2020 Volunteer Engagement Newsletter

July 2, 2020

July 2020 Volunteer Engagement Newsletter: Virtual Focus 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 regularly… Read More

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United Way of Greater Portland announces a total of $710,967 invested in COVID-19 Relief and Recovery efforts with third round of grants

July 2, 2020

(Portland, ME – July 2, 2020) United Way of Greater Portland announced today it has awarded $222,655 in the third round of grants from the Greater Portland COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, bringing the total amount invested to support… Read More

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