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April 2024 News

April 2024 News

This spring sure is moving fast! I cannot believe that we are already transitioning to May, with dreams of warmth, planting seeds outdoors, and dipping our toes into fresh and salt water coming closer to reality. The joys and wonder of the earth have been abundant for me this month, starting with the unforgettable total […]...
Member Spotlight: Friends of Casco Bay

Member Spotlight: Friends of Casco Bay

If you are a resident, or even a visitor, of greater Portland, you know Casco Bay. You recognize its blue waters, picturesque lighthouses, and have seen the many boats and sailboats at work and play on the water year-round. But do you know who protects these waters? Who advocates and conducts research to ensure the […]...
March 2024 News

March 2024 News

It’s spring in Maine! That means sunshine, daffodils and crocuses sprouting up, warmth, mud– wait, wait, maybe it means ice– or wait, maybe a snow storm. It could mean anything! Maine is often quite fickle in spring time, and we never know what weather to expect. But we relish every ray of sunshine, every bit […]...

Member Spotlight: Consumers for Affordable Health Care

When dealing with health insurance, have you ever said to yourself, “this doesn’t seem fair” or, “wait, this can’t be right?” Have you ever had a loved one tell you they don’t know which coverage choice is best for them? Or wondered how we can change health care policy to make a difference in helping […]...
February 2024 News

February 2024 News

What a great start to 2024 here at MaineShare!  So far this year, we have been planning exciting updates and expansions to MaineShare, we have spent time in collaboration about organizational culture at Maine Initiatives, and we held our first quarterly meeting of the MaineShare Advisory Council. And recently, we were so thrilled and honored […]...
January 2024 news

January 2024 news

The New Year has arrived with joy and wonder at MaineShare. We are so grateful for the ways we could support the community in 2023, and are looking creatively and thoughtfully at the ways we can grow in 2024. This month, we are distributing $133,114.21 in funds to our legacy organizations to support their tremendous […]...
Member Spotlight: Southern Maine Workers’ Center

Member Spotlight: Southern Maine Workers’ Center

Maine is a community full of workers, in all different sectors, supporting their families, and keeping our neighborhoods afloat.  But if they are experiencing challenges, who is there to support them? Southern Maine Workers’ Center (SMWC) is an invaluable resource in our community who provide movement building, advocacy for, and education to the working class […]...
Warm Wishes- MaineShare’s December Newsletter

Warm Wishes- MaineShare’s December Newsletter

For many of us here in Maine, the end of 2023 is coming with twists and turns. Mainers are resilient, however, and Mainers take care of each other. And I still feel the joy of the season surrounding, even in these times of challenge.  Our MaineShare members also bring care, resilience, and joy to our […]...
MaineShare’s November Newsletter

MaineShare’s November Newsletter

During this time of giving and gratitude, I would be remiss to not thank YOU- our MaineShare community. Our MaineShare community has raised unrestricted funds to make our member organizations more sustainable and adaptable in meeting the needs of their communities. You have increased awareness of the incredible work done by our groups to make […]...
MaineShare’s October 2023 Newsletter

MaineShare’s October 2023 Newsletter

This is a tragic and devastating time. The right words to say don’t exist during some of the darkest of days here in Maine. We all have been impacted in a myriad of ways, and I share my deep sympathy to the loved ones of the victims and solidarity with the communities touched by this […]...
Member Spotlight: Maine Center for Economic Policy

Member Spotlight: Maine Center for Economic Policy

Late summer and early fall have been a busy season for MaineShare members related to gatherings and events! I have been lucky enough to attend a handful of these, and they always provide me with knowledge, inspiration, and a renewed gratitude and appreciation for the work our members do, and the ways that MaineShare supports […]...
April 2024 News

April 2024 News

This spring sure is moving fast! I cannot believe that we are already transitioning to May, with dreams of warmth, planting seeds outdoors, and dipping our toes into fresh and salt water coming closer to reality. The joys and wonder of the earth have been abundant for me this month, starting with the unforgettable total […]...
Member Spotlight: Friends of Casco Bay

Member Spotlight: Friends of Casco Bay

If you are a resident, or even a visitor, of greater Portland, you know Casco Bay. You recognize its blue waters, picturesque lighthouses, and have seen the many boats and sailboats at work and play on the water year-round. But do you know who protects these waters? Who advocates and conducts research to ensure the […]...
March 2024 News

March 2024 News

It’s spring in Maine! That means sunshine, daffodils and crocuses sprouting up, warmth, mud– wait, wait, maybe it means ice– or wait, maybe a snow storm. It could mean anything! Maine is often quite fickle in spring time, and we never know what weather to expect. But we relish every ray of sunshine, every bit […]...

Member Spotlight: Consumers for Affordable Health Care

When dealing with health insurance, have you ever said to yourself, “this doesn’t seem fair” or, “wait, this can’t be right?” Have you ever had a loved one tell you they don’t know which coverage choice is best for them? Or wondered how we can change health care policy to make a difference in helping […]...
February 2024 News

February 2024 News

What a great start to 2024 here at MaineShare!  So far this year, we have been planning exciting updates and expansions to MaineShare, we have spent time in collaboration about organizational culture at Maine Initiatives, and we held our first quarterly meeting of the MaineShare Advisory Council. And recently, we were so thrilled and honored […]...
January 2024 news

January 2024 news

The New Year has arrived with joy and wonder at MaineShare. We are so grateful for the ways we could support the community in 2023, and are looking creatively and thoughtfully at the ways we can grow in 2024. This month, we are distributing $133,114.21 in funds to our legacy organizations to support their tremendous […]...
Member Spotlight: Southern Maine Workers’ Center

Member Spotlight: Southern Maine Workers’ Center

Maine is a community full of workers, in all different sectors, supporting their families, and keeping our neighborhoods afloat.  But if they are experiencing challenges, who is there to support them? Southern Maine Workers’ Center (SMWC) is an invaluable resource in our community who provide movement building, advocacy for, and education to the working class […]...
Warm Wishes- MaineShare’s December Newsletter

Warm Wishes- MaineShare’s December Newsletter

For many of us here in Maine, the end of 2023 is coming with twists and turns. Mainers are resilient, however, and Mainers take care of each other. And I still feel the joy of the season surrounding, even in these times of challenge.  Our MaineShare members also bring care, resilience, and joy to our […]...
MaineShare’s November Newsletter

MaineShare’s November Newsletter

During this time of giving and gratitude, I would be remiss to not thank YOU- our MaineShare community. Our MaineShare community has raised unrestricted funds to make our member organizations more sustainable and adaptable in meeting the needs of their communities. You have increased awareness of the incredible work done by our groups to make […]...
MaineShare’s October 2023 Newsletter

MaineShare’s October 2023 Newsletter

This is a tragic and devastating time. The right words to say don’t exist during some of the darkest of days here in Maine. We all have been impacted in a myriad of ways, and I share my deep sympathy to the loved ones of the victims and solidarity with the communities touched by this […]...
Member Spotlight: Maine Center for Economic Policy

Member Spotlight: Maine Center for Economic Policy

Late summer and early fall have been a busy season for MaineShare members related to gatherings and events! I have been lucky enough to attend a handful of these, and they always provide me with knowledge, inspiration, and a renewed gratitude and appreciation for the work our members do, and the ways that MaineShare supports […]...

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