United Way of Southern Maine

We are thrilled to announce that Dan Coyne has been named United Way of Southern Maine’s new President and CEO! ?? Our Board of Directors selected Dan from a highly competitive pool of 150 applicants after a national search led by ProSearch. “Dan’s impressive track record of strategic leadership, collaboration, innovation, and commitment to meaningful change made him an ideal candidate,” said Todd Cesca, CEO Seach Committee member and Board Chair of United Way of Southern Maine and Partner, Charter Oak Capital Management. Dan joined United Way in 2012 and currently serves as our Chief Impact and Governance Officer. He has led the evolution of United Way’s collective impact work, taking an innovative and responsive approach to address our community’s shared challenges. Dan succeeds Liz Cotter Schlax who announced her resignation last June. She will remain with United Way until February 28 to ensure a smooth transition. We thank Liz for her ten years of extraordinary leadership and dedication and are excited to continue building on our 96-year legacy of addressing our community’s most urgent needs. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eFBej5Xb.

Women United celebrated #WomensHistoryMonth with our second annual Night at the Museum with the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine! ???? Members, supporters, and their kiddos gathered to connect, explore the museum, and learn about Women United's mission. Women United, a giving circle of United Way, is a vibrant community of local leaders dedicated to inspiring and engaging women as positive change agents in support of the advancement of single mothers and their children in Southern Maine. Learn more about how to get involved at womenunitedsm.org. Thank you to CMTM staff for providing event support and MEMIC for making this event possible! ??

An opioid overdose can happen to anyone, anywhere — but naloxone save lives. Naloxone spray is medicine that can reverse an overdose in minutes. Learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose and how to safely use naloxone spray. Together, we can create a healthier, safer community. Watch with Arabic, French, Lingala, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles at uwsme.org/harmreduction.

Join us for a slice tonight from 4 to 8 pm for Community Pizza Night at Maine Beer Company! ?? 20% of all food sales (including to-go orders) will be donated to support our work to quickly respond to emerging needs and tackle persistent issues in Southern Maine.

Meet Jerry! ?? As our new Finance Associate, Accounts Payable his strong data analysis and problem-solving skills will be an incredible addition to our team. He also loves traveling, meeting new people, and discovering new places. ???? Please join us in welcoming Jerry to the United Way of Southern Maine team! Want to join our team? Visit uwsme.org/careers to see our current open positions.

?? Raise your voice and help prevent homelessness in Maine! United Way of Southern Maine submitted a bill to increase funding for cost-effective, targeted solutions that keep Mainers housed. WHAT CAN YOU DO: LD 641 will be heard by the Housing and Economic Development on Tuesday, March 18. You can submit testimony and spread the word! Visit uwsme.org/LD641 for an easy guide to submitting testimony. WHAT DOES LD 641 DO? ?? Provide an additional $750,000 for the Housing Problem Solving Program. ?? Keep 1,000+ Mainers housed. ?? Save taxpayer dollars by diverting people from the shelter system. ?? Advance Maine’s long-term housing goals. Thank you for taking action to prevent homelessness in Maine!

Grab a slice with us Wednesday, March 19 from 4 to 8 pm for Community Pizza Night at Maine Beer Company! ?? 20% of all food sales (including to-go orders) will be donated to support our work to quickly respond to emerging needs and tackle persistent issues in Southern Maine.

What's in our March newsletter? ? A powerful message revealed at low tide ? Welcoming a new President and CEO ? Emerging Leaders United at Portland Community Squash ? Giving Circle Funding Opportunities ? Upcoming events and more

Save the date for Day of Action on Friday, June 20! More than 700 volunteers from local companies will spend the day at local nonprofits completing needed projects so nonprofits can devote more time to delivering programming and addressing urgent needs. HOST A PROJECT: Nonprofits, schools, and municipalities are invited to host volunteer projects for five to 100 volunteers. COMPANY VOLUNTEER TEAMS: Companies can register for volunteer projects across Southern Maine. Email [email protected] to take action on June 20!

Join us for Eggs & Issues: Child Care – The Workforce Behind the Workforce The Portland Community Chamber of Commerce invites you to a vital discussion on Maine's childcare crisis and its impact on workforce recruitment and retention. Hear from industry experts and business leaders on innovative strategies to support working parents and drive economic growth. ?? Date & Time: Thursday, March 13th, 7:00 – 9:00 AM ?? Location: USM's Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dZqMFiM We also welcome our March Community Corner American Red Cross of Northern New England, serving over 3.2 million residents across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Their humanitarian mission connects us all, not just in emergencies, but in helping our neighbors every day. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution