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 […]...
February 2022 Newsletter: Exciting member distributions and updates
As someone who loves the seasons of Maine, I cannot decide if I relish these winter glimpses of warmth that surprise us in winter, or dread them as they melt the serene snow. I do know that I love the days getting longer and all the extra minutes of light and sunshine that brings. Here […]...
January 2022 Newsletter: Change and Excitement in the New Year
As we turn the page into a new year and continue to navigate much uncertainty, one thing remains constant, and that is change. Here at MaineShare, we are welcoming 2022 with exciting changes and a future bright with opportunities for growth. We are delighted to share that MaineShare is now a program of Maine Initiatives. […]...
December 2021 Newsletter: Reflecting on a year
Are you someone who approaches the end of the year with a sense of reflection on the months prior, or eyes forward with hopes for the days ahead? I find myself falling somewhere in the middle, while also trying to revel in every moment of the present day. A best friend of mine often reminds […]...
November 2021 Newsletter- A Season to Share and to Celebrate
Music has always been a source of joy and comfort for me, and sets the stage for any celebration. I have been singing with my sister in the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Magic of Christmas for several years now, and I love how it enables me to spread joy and to share in happiness with friends, […]...
MaineShare 2021 Annual Report
We are so pleased to share our MaineShare 2021 Annual Report with our community. In this report, we reflect on the amazing work we have done in the last year, share what we have been up to lately, and look forward to a bright future. This report truly celebrates what our community does for us, […]...
THANK YOU! 30+1 MaineShare Anniversary Celebration
On October 21st, Maineshare members, donors, and friends, past and present, gathered in the beautiful Viles Arboretum barn to belatedly celebrate our 30th anniversary. ...
October 2021 Newsletter – Fall Into Giving
I am so honored to greet you all as the new Director of MaineShare! I am thrilled to begin this role working with our amazing member groups, dedicated workplace partners, and community donors. MaineShare works with so many change-makers in our beloved state, and I look forward to getting to know you all and sharing in what you do.
...
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 […]...
February 2022 Newsletter: Exciting member distributions and updates
As someone who loves the seasons of Maine, I cannot decide if I relish these winter glimpses of warmth that surprise us in winter, or dread them as they melt the serene snow. I do know that I love the days getting longer and all the extra minutes of light and sunshine that brings. Here […]...
January 2022 Newsletter: Change and Excitement in the New Year
As we turn the page into a new year and continue to navigate much uncertainty, one thing remains constant, and that is change. Here at MaineShare, we are welcoming 2022 with exciting changes and a future bright with opportunities for growth. We are delighted to share that MaineShare is now a program of Maine Initiatives. […]...
December 2021 Newsletter: Reflecting on a year
Are you someone who approaches the end of the year with a sense of reflection on the months prior, or eyes forward with hopes for the days ahead? I find myself falling somewhere in the middle, while also trying to revel in every moment of the present day. A best friend of mine often reminds […]...
November 2021 Newsletter- A Season to Share and to Celebrate
Music has always been a source of joy and comfort for me, and sets the stage for any celebration. I have been singing with my sister in the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Magic of Christmas for several years now, and I love how it enables me to spread joy and to share in happiness with friends, […]...
MaineShare 2021 Annual Report
We are so pleased to share our MaineShare 2021 Annual Report with our community. In this report, we reflect on the amazing work we have done in the last year, share what we have been up to lately, and look forward to a bright future. This report truly celebrates what our community does for us, […]...
THANK YOU! 30+1 MaineShare Anniversary Celebration
On October 21st, Maineshare members, donors, and friends, past and present, gathered in the beautiful Viles Arboretum barn to belatedly celebrate our 30th anniversary. ...
October 2021 Newsletter – Fall Into Giving
I am so honored to greet you all as the new Director of MaineShare! I am thrilled to begin this role working with our amazing member groups, dedicated workplace partners, and community donors. MaineShare works with so many change-makers in our beloved state, and I look forward to getting to know you all and sharing in what you do.
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