Celebrating Winter, MaineShare, and Members
This time of year it can feel hard to celebrate. The days can feel long and cold. The walls that surround you may feel stifling. The air stings our skin. But what if we turn our face to the sun to feel its warmth when the clouds break? What if we catch a snowflake and […]...
Member spotlight: Maine Council of Churches
When you hear the name of our member group, Maine Council of Churches, what images come to mind? Do you think of advocacy on the frontlines of reproductive justice? Do you think about activism around indigenous sovereignty? Do you think about coalition work focused on environmental justice? Perhaps not. But if you do picture those […]...
The possibilities of a new year
Welcome to 2023! For me, the new year brings with it renewed energy to look forward, strategize, and gaze ahead at possibilities for MaineShare. We are planning for other ways to bring member groups together in 2023 and to strengthen relationships among us, as well as with community. This is also a great time to […]...
Member Spotlight: Maine Women’s Lobby Education Fund
The Maine Women’s Lobby Education Fund (MWLEF) is an asset and a resource in our community, building knowledge and engagement in feminist, anti-oppression-based advocacy and civic life. In July, I attended a MWLEF related event that allowed me to meet community members involved in and committed to feminist policy in Maine, and it was a […]...
Thank you for a great year!
Wrapping up 2022, we are so grateful for a wonderful year here at MaineShare. Being a part of Maine Initiatives has been an amazing way to grow our community, capacity, and impact. Our 38 member groups continue their positive impact in the state (read more below!). We have had Workplace Giving campaigns with 50 partner […]...
Sharing Impact with MaineShare
The ongoing impact made by each and every one of our member groups continues to astound me. We have members on the frontline of advocacy to better support Maine families. Others have immediately stepped in to help those impacted by PFAS chemicals found on Maine farms. And others work tirelessly to help Mainers secure appropriate […]...
Member Spotlight: Maine Access Immigrant Network
As a result of my Public Health education, I have been aware of Maine Access Immigrant Network (MAIN) for some time now. They are a key resource and supporter of the new Mainer community, offering culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services to better the health and lives of our community members. They have become well known and respected for their efforts to provide client-centered access to healthcare and information. They also do a wonderful job educating healthcare providers, policy makers, and the community about the needs of our multicultural neighbors and how we can best support them. Their ongoing and expanding services are guided by their 4 program pillars: direct case support services; health education and outreach; public health research; and advocacy. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, MAIN became a key resource for the community to access health education, COVID testing, and vaccines. Throughout the pandemic they have administered over 1,500...
Growing Better Communities
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Portland Greendrinks event last month! We had nearly 300 attendees for the event, and loved engaging with folks about what MaineShare is, how we support our member groups, and the amazing work our groups do to better our community. We look forward to more in-person events, […]...
Member Spotlight: The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine
Recently, I had the great pleasure of visiting the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine (HHRC), housed at The Michael Klahr Center on the University of Maine Augusta campus. I was able to meet HHRC staff in person, discuss recent events and current priorities, and tour the inspiring exhibits at the Center. This is […]...
Welcoming Autumn with MaineShare
As the seasons transition, I feel the electric energy all around. Our member groups are increasing their community engagement, with several involved in policy work this important election season. Our workplace partners are re-engaging with MaineShare as they begin their Workplace Giving campaigns. And the community energy was palpable earlier this week at our Portland […]...
Portland Greendrinks event to benefit MaineShare
The Portland Greendrinks event to raise resources and awareness for MaineShare and our member groups has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 27th 5:30-8:00PM. The event will now be at Apres, 148 Anderson Street in Portland. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here: Registration link Hope to see you there!...
August 2022 News: Gathering to Celebrate
Although the season of leisure is fading into memory, opportunities to gather and celebrate are going strong. Many of our members are holding events over the next couple of months to share in success, achievement and joy. These celebrations are so well-deserved, and we encourage readers to read more about these events here....
Celebrating Winter, MaineShare, and Members
This time of year it can feel hard to celebrate. The days can feel long and cold. The walls that surround you may feel stifling. The air stings our skin. But what if we turn our face to the sun to feel its warmth when the clouds break? What if we catch a snowflake and […]...
Member spotlight: Maine Council of Churches
When you hear the name of our member group, Maine Council of Churches, what images come to mind? Do you think of advocacy on the frontlines of reproductive justice? Do you think about activism around indigenous sovereignty? Do you think about coalition work focused on environmental justice? Perhaps not. But if you do picture those […]...
The possibilities of a new year
Welcome to 2023! For me, the new year brings with it renewed energy to look forward, strategize, and gaze ahead at possibilities for MaineShare. We are planning for other ways to bring member groups together in 2023 and to strengthen relationships among us, as well as with community. This is also a great time to […]...
Member Spotlight: Maine Women’s Lobby Education Fund
The Maine Women’s Lobby Education Fund (MWLEF) is an asset and a resource in our community, building knowledge and engagement in feminist, anti-oppression-based advocacy and civic life. In July, I attended a MWLEF related event that allowed me to meet community members involved in and committed to feminist policy in Maine, and it was a […]...
Thank you for a great year!
Wrapping up 2022, we are so grateful for a wonderful year here at MaineShare. Being a part of Maine Initiatives has been an amazing way to grow our community, capacity, and impact. Our 38 member groups continue their positive impact in the state (read more below!). We have had Workplace Giving campaigns with 50 partner […]...
Sharing Impact with MaineShare
The ongoing impact made by each and every one of our member groups continues to astound me. We have members on the frontline of advocacy to better support Maine families. Others have immediately stepped in to help those impacted by PFAS chemicals found on Maine farms. And others work tirelessly to help Mainers secure appropriate […]...
Member Spotlight: Maine Access Immigrant Network
As a result of my Public Health education, I have been aware of Maine Access Immigrant Network (MAIN) for some time now. They are a key resource and supporter of the new Mainer community, offering culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services to better the health and lives of our community members. They have become well known and respected for their efforts to provide client-centered access to healthcare and information. They also do a wonderful job educating healthcare providers, policy makers, and the community about the needs of our multicultural neighbors and how we can best support them. Their ongoing and expanding services are guided by their 4 program pillars: direct case support services; health education and outreach; public health research; and advocacy. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, MAIN became a key resource for the community to access health education, COVID testing, and vaccines. Throughout the pandemic they have administered over 1,500...
Growing Better Communities
Thank you to everyone who came out for the Portland Greendrinks event last month! We had nearly 300 attendees for the event, and loved engaging with folks about what MaineShare is, how we support our member groups, and the amazing work our groups do to better our community. We look forward to more in-person events, […]...
Member Spotlight: The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine
Recently, I had the great pleasure of visiting the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine (HHRC), housed at The Michael Klahr Center on the University of Maine Augusta campus. I was able to meet HHRC staff in person, discuss recent events and current priorities, and tour the inspiring exhibits at the Center. This is […]...
Welcoming Autumn with MaineShare
As the seasons transition, I feel the electric energy all around. Our member groups are increasing their community engagement, with several involved in policy work this important election season. Our workplace partners are re-engaging with MaineShare as they begin their Workplace Giving campaigns. And the community energy was palpable earlier this week at our Portland […]...
Portland Greendrinks event to benefit MaineShare
The Portland Greendrinks event to raise resources and awareness for MaineShare and our member groups has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 27th 5:30-8:00PM. The event will now be at Apres, 148 Anderson Street in Portland. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here: Registration link Hope to see you there!...
August 2022 News: Gathering to Celebrate
Although the season of leisure is fading into memory, opportunities to gather and celebrate are going strong. Many of our members are holding events over the next couple of months to share in success, achievement and joy. These celebrations are so well-deserved, and we encourage readers to read more about these events here....