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Strengthening Communities, Building Leadership

Haiti was devastated by a 7.0 earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010. Photos courtesy of Reuters On January 12, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti and has caused a humanitarian disaster in the country. On January 14, Maine-based organization Konbit Sante established an Earthquake Relief Fund with a contribution of $25,000 from its operating reserves. You can donate to Konbit Sante's Earthquake Relief Fund here. Please specify that your donation is for the Earthquake Relief Fund.

Boston-based Partners in Health has staff in Boston and in Haiti coordinating logistics and immediate relief needs.

For information on other ways to donate, Network for Good has a list of nonprofits doing disaster relief work in Haiti. The Council on Foundations' Disaster Grantmaking Resources page has a frequently updated list of how community foundations and corporate foundations are responding to the disaster. Photos courtesy of American Red Cross

What's New at MaineCF?

Realizing Maine’s Worth: Maine Rural Partners published a report, Realizing Maine’s Worth: Our Community Legacy, which highlights the power of philanthropy throughout the state. Read more about the report’s conclusions and county-by-county results here.

Historic Preservation: The Belvedere Historic Preservation Grant Program, a project of MaineCF and the Maine Historic Presrvation Commission, awarded $155,500 in grants ... more

Scholarship Season: MaineCF offers more than 400 scholarships to students from all across the state of Maine ... more

Noyce Award Winner: The Sunrise County Economic Council in Machias is the winner of the Maine Community Foundation’s 2009 Noyce Award for Nonprofit Excellence ... more

Grants for Writers: Promising Maine fiction writers seeking to develop their writing skills are encouraged to apply for a Martin Dibner Fellowship through the Maine Community Foundation.

Real Time: A Community Building Blog

Is our passion for technology interrupting our relationships? Read Too Much Texting in San Juan, February 8, 2010.

Can a small grant make a big difference? You bet it can! Read A Vote of Confidence by guest blogger JaneA Kelley, February 2, 2010.

"If Maine is to succeed in the long term, we will need to embrace our own diversity." Read Achieving "Business as Usual" in Racial Equality, January 20, 2010.

The story of a Burundi refugee and a recent report on Mainers’ sense of the future offer contrasts in spirit. Read Deo Gratias and a Pitch for Optimism, January 11, 2010.

"After a frightfully sobering first few months, the year ended on a solid and positive note." Meredith Jones reflects on the lessons learned in her first year as MaineCF's CEO in Facing January, December 29, 2009.

How can we be more effective in telling our story? Read Beyond the Numbers, December 14, 2009.

From food banks to fuel, Mainers know about generosity. Read Thanks for Giving, November 23, 2009.