United Way of Southern Maine

Help your neighbors improve their financial security and get the refunds they deserve this tax season as a CA$H Volunteer! CA$H Greater Portland helped return nearly $1.3 million to Greater Portland taxpayers last year through our free tax filing program. You can help. We're seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Training is provided and no experience is required. Multilingual volunteers strongly encouraged. Sign up: uwsme.org/cashvolunteer

38% of households in Southern Maine struggle to afford the basics, including food. In September, we collected more than 28,500 meals to address food insecurity at United We CAN with support from more than 20 companies. #WorldFoodDay We respond to our community's immediate needs, but we also support long-term strategies that give Mainers the tools to achieve financial stability and thrive. Support our work at uwsme.org/give.

Join Women United next Tuesday at the beautiful Canopy Hotel's Salt Yard Cafe + Bar in the heart of the Old Port for an evening of community and connection as we celebrate the announcement of Women United’s 2025 investments. 🤗 Visit womenunitedsm.org/fall24 to RSVP. Thank you KeyBank for making this event possible!

More than 100,000 children in Maine live in households that cannot afford the basics, according to new research from United Ways of Maine and research partner United For ALICE. Traditional measures of poverty severely undercount the number of children experiencing financial hardship. When we know the true scale of the issue, we can provide the necessary support and resources for children and families. Dig into the data: https://lnkd.in/eiqx6zBP The ALICE Report for Maine was funded by the John T. Gorman Foundation.

More than 100,000 children in Maine live in households that cannot afford the basics, according to new research from United Ways of Maine and research partner United For ALICE. Traditional measures of poverty severely undercount the number of children experiencing financial hardship. When we know the true scale of the issue, we can provide the necessary support and resources for children and families. Dig into the data: https://lnkd.in/eiqx6zBP The ALICE Report for Maine was funded by the John T. Gorman Foundation.

Join us tonight for a United Way Community Night at the Yarmouth and Portland Brickyard Hollows from 5 to 9 pm. Eat delicious pizza and support community! 🫶🏡 🍕$1 of every pizza of the month (Fresh Plum, Prosciutto, and Hot Pepper Jam) sold benefits United Way of Southern Maine. 🍕5% of proceeds benefit United Way of Southern Maine.

At MEMIC, we believe that together we can truly make a difference. Yesterday marked the start of our annual United Way campaign with the United Way of Southern Maine, a time when we unite as a team to create meaningful change in our communities. It’s not about the numbers—it’s about the strength we have when we come together for a common cause 💙 #TeamMEMIC #UnitedWay #MEMICGivesBack #CommunitySupport #CommunityImpact #CorporateGiving #PizzaParty

Help make your "neighbor's today better and their tomorrow easier" as a volunteer tax preparer with CA$H Greater Portland! 💸 Free training is provided and no experience is required. CA$H volunteers provide free tax preparation assistance and connect tax filers with financial education and savings opportunities. You can empower community members to thrive—not just survive. Visit uwsme.org/cashvolunteer to learn more!

We are partnering with Brickyard Hollow Brewing Co. for the month of October! Enjoy a Pizza of the Month or join us for Community Night and support your community through United Way of Southern Maine. FMI: brickyardhollow.com Community Nights: October 1 (5-9 PM) - Biddeford and New Gloucester October 8 (5-9 PM) - Yarmouth and Portland October 22 (5-9 PM) - Freeport and Ogunquit

Sappi's United Way campaign is off to the races this week! They started with a day of volunteering at Westbrook Community Center and have an exciting schedule of events for their staff—all dedicated to raising support for our community. We're grateful to Sappi employees for taking action to improve lives in Southern Maine!