Equity for All

Above, A young resident enjoys a push from his mother on a newly refinished swing set at the Sister Mary O’Donnell Emergency Homeless Shelter. Homeless Services of Aroostook County photo MaineCF is committed – now more than ever – to building a better Maine where all people and communities thrive. The foundation is putting the […]

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A New Direction

Above, Barbara Norrie puts the finishing touches on a welding piece at Central Maine Community College before her Welding Academy graduation ceremony. MaineCF will direct resources to increase access to economic opportunities for all Maine people. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal photo Earlier this year, MaineCF asked to hear from you about your communities’ biggest challenges. The […]

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From the President and Board Chair

For four decades, the Maine Community Foundation has been on a journey to build a better Maine. With every step, our direction is mapped by you – the people and communities of Maine. Over the past year, more than 1,550 Maine people provided their time, expertise and feedback to help MaineCF set its priorities for […]

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MaineCF awards $222K to 19 Greater Portland organizations

December 12, 2024   The Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Welch Charitable Fund has awarded $222,443 to 19 organizations that serve Greater Portland. The fund supports organizations that assist people in need with preference to nonprofits focused on youth, education, health care, substance abuse recovery and/or arts and culture. 2024 grantees include: Boys and Girls Clubs […]

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MaineCF welcomes 27 new volunteer advisors

December 16, 2024   MaineCF welcomes 27 new volunteer advisors to its county and regional committees. MaineCF’s county and regional committees comprise community members who live or work in the area and serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their knowledge and providing on-the-ground, local leadership for the foundation. There are 14 county and […]

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