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....
July 2022 News: Engaging in Community
Over the past few months, I have been thrilled to attend events hosted by our member groups and see the community impact they make in person. I visited events connected to Maine Council of Churches, Maine Audubon, and Maine Women’s Lobby. I look forward to attending more member events around the state as it is […]...
June 2022 News: Brighter Days with MaineShare
That mythical Maine time of year is upon us– the short-lived season we swoon over, yearn for, share memories about. Summer in Maine is like a beloved short story we get to read again each year, and hold close to our hearts, hoping its verse will warm us on the deepest winter days. The days […]...
May 2022 News: Hope and Action
The world around us has been heavy. Trauma, injustice and heartache abound. Yet still, we are hopeful. It is so important that our hope remains, because with it comes action. The involvement of our member groups in making positive change continues to grow. They have shared so many exciting and uplifting events and updates below– […]...
April 2022 News: The Buzz about our Workplace Giving Campaign
Here at MaineShare, we are buzzing about the great success of our recent Workplace Giving Campaign. We are thrilled to share that in this campaign, we raised $275,178.22 for our 40 member groups! This success comes from our more than 45 local workplace partners and 1,315 participating employees. Most of the funds raised in this campaign […]...
March 2022 Newsletter: The Growth that Surrounds Us
As we wind down March, signs of growth are all around us. The MaineShare member groups motivate us with their growth and the emergence of new ideas. New collaborations have formed to fight for equity in our state. Our members have welcomed new staff, adding innovative perspectives and growing new leaders committed to justice in […]...
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....
July 2022 News: Engaging in Community
Over the past few months, I have been thrilled to attend events hosted by our member groups and see the community impact they make in person. I visited events connected to Maine Council of Churches, Maine Audubon, and Maine Women’s Lobby. I look forward to attending more member events around the state as it is […]...
June 2022 News: Brighter Days with MaineShare
That mythical Maine time of year is upon us– the short-lived season we swoon over, yearn for, share memories about. Summer in Maine is like a beloved short story we get to read again each year, and hold close to our hearts, hoping its verse will warm us on the deepest winter days. The days […]...
May 2022 News: Hope and Action
The world around us has been heavy. Trauma, injustice and heartache abound. Yet still, we are hopeful. It is so important that our hope remains, because with it comes action. The involvement of our member groups in making positive change continues to grow. They have shared so many exciting and uplifting events and updates below– […]...
April 2022 News: The Buzz about our Workplace Giving Campaign
Here at MaineShare, we are buzzing about the great success of our recent Workplace Giving Campaign. We are thrilled to share that in this campaign, we raised $275,178.22 for our 40 member groups! This success comes from our more than 45 local workplace partners and 1,315 participating employees. Most of the funds raised in this campaign […]...
March 2022 Newsletter: The Growth that Surrounds Us
As we wind down March, signs of growth are all around us. The MaineShare member groups motivate us with their growth and the emergence of new ideas. New collaborations have formed to fight for equity in our state. Our members have welcomed new staff, adding innovative perspectives and growing new leaders committed to justice in […]...