February News from United Way of Southern Maine
United Way of Southern Maine
Mobilizing our community to action so all can thrive.
DAN COYNE NAMED NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
On February 5, we announced that United Way of Southern Maine’s Board of Directors had named Dan Coyne the new President and CEO. A familiar face to many, Dan first joined United Way in 2012 and most recently served as Chief Impact and Governance Officer.
“I am humbled and thrilled to continue building on the 96-year legacy of addressing our community’s most urgent needs, with a clear vision of future growth. With deep partnerships and our incredible team of staff and volunteers, we are well-positioned to continue to innovate and build a stronger, more thriving future for Southern Maine.” —Dan Coyne
We are excited to enter our next chapter with supporters like you. Together, we can strengthen local resilience and advance health, youth opportunity, and financial security for all in Southern Maine.
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING MAINERS WARM!
Independent, hard-working, quiet, tough: these words describe a typical Mainer. Another thing about Mainers?? We’re always ready to help a neighbor in need. January’s Project Heat telethon, a partnership between NEWS CENTER Maine and United Ways of Maine, raised more than $270,000 for emergency heating assistance—all thanks to donations from Mainers like you across the state.
A few stories volunteers heard from callers:
Thank you to each and every person who gave so others could stay warm. We are also thankful for the organizations who made generous contributions to Keep ME Warm this year: Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, Dead River Company, Barcena-Mayrl Family Fund, Sam L. Cohen Foundation, Landing Real Estate, and M&T Bank.
OP-ED: PAST TIME FOR MAINE TO FIX ITS CHILD CARE CRISIS
Maine’s child care industry is in crisis, and the proposed biennial budget includes a $15 million annual cut to child care educators’ wages. This is a cut to some of Maine’s hardest working, most essential employees who remain in the bottom 3% of wage earners.
In a recent opinion piece in the Maine Sunday Telegram, outgoing President and CEO Liz Cotter Schlax and Quincy Hentzel, CEO of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, called on policymakers to reject efforts to cut wages for child care educators.
Will you speak up for policies that support working Maine families? Click here to contact your Maine State legislator and tell them to vote "no" on cuts to child care. With United Way's advocacy tool, it takes less than a minute to advocate.
FEBRUARY IS 211 MAINE MONTH
211 is a lifeline in times of crisis. This 24/7 resource supported by United Way helps hundreds of Mainers find local resources every day to navigate their day-to-day challenges. Local, expert call specialists help callers access heating assistance, housing and shelter, and mental health and substance use support.
In 2024, 211 Maine specialists:
When people have the essentials, like food, housing, and healthcare, they find the stability they need to thrive.
211 Maine is an initiative of six United Ways in Maine in collaboration with the State of Maine and The Opportunity Alliance.
News + Events
Game Changers Night at Portland Community Squash
Thursday, February 27 | 5 - 7 pm
Portland Community Squash
66 Noyes Street, Portland, ME 04103
Join Emerging Leaders United on Thursday, February 27 for Game Changers Night at Portland Community Squash! Emerging leaders across Southern Maine will gather to network and get active. Learn how to play squash with demonstrations from PCS students, see the new and improved PCS space, and learn about Emerging Leaders United and their community partners, including Rally Portland!
RSVP at uwsme.org/gamechangers.
Women United Night at the Museum
Thursday, March 13 | 5 - 7:30 pm
The Children's Museum & Theater of Maine
250 Thompsons Point Road, Portland
Spend a magical evening at the Children’s Museum & Theater of Maine with Women United. Roam the museum, mix and mingle with other Women United supporters, and celebrate your impact on the community. Kiddos are welcome (but not required)!
RSVP at uwsme.org/nightatthemuseum.
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FEBRUARY 2024
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DAN COYNE NAMED NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
On February 5, we announced that United Way of Southern Maine’s Board of Directors had named Dan Coyne the new President and CEO. A familiar face to many, Dan first joined United Way in 2012 and most recently served as Chief Impact and Governance Officer.
“I am humbled and thrilled to continue building on the 96-year legacy of addressing our community’s most urgent needs, with a clear vision of future growth. With deep partnerships and our incredible team of staff and volunteers, we are well-positioned to continue to innovate and build a stronger, more thriving future for Southern Maine.” —Dan Coyne
We are excited to enter our next chapter with supporters like you. Together, we can strengthen local resilience and advance health, youth opportunity, and financial security for all in Southern Maine.
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING MAINERS WARM!
Independent, hard-working, quiet, tough: these words describe a typical Mainer. Another thing about Mainers?? We’re always ready to help a neighbor in need. January’s Project Heat telethon, a partnership between NEWS CENTER Maine and United Ways of Maine, raised more than $270,000 for emergency heating assistance—all thanks to donations from Mainers like you across the state.
A few stories volunteers heard from callers:
Thank you to each and every person who gave so others could stay warm. We are also thankful for the organizations who made generous contributions to Keep ME Warm this year: Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, Dead River Company, Barcena-Mayrl Family Fund, Sam L. Cohen Foundation, Landing Real Estate, and M&T Bank.
OP-ED: PAST TIME FOR MAINE TO FIX ITS CHILD CARE CRISIS
Maine’s child care industry is in crisis, and the proposed biennial budget includes a $15 million annual cut to child care educators’ wages. This is a cut to some of Maine’s hardest working, most essential employees who remain in the bottom 3% of wage earners.
In a recent opinion piece in the Morning Sentinel, outgoing President and CEO Liz Cotter Schlax and Quincy Hentzel, CEO of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, called on policymakers to reject efforts to cut wages for child care educators.
Will you speak up for policies that support working Maine families? Click here to contact your Maine State legislator and tell them to vote "no" on cuts to child care. With United Way's advocacy tool, it takes less than a minute to advocate.
FEBRUARY IS 211 MAINE MONTH
211 is a lifeline in times of crisis. This 24/7 resource supported by United Way helps hundreds of Mainers find local resources every day to navigate their day-to-day challenges. Local, expert call specialists help callers access heating assistance, housing and shelter, and mental health and substance use support.
In 2024, 211 Maine specialists:
When people have the essentials to survive, like food, housing, and healthcare, they find the stability they need to thrive.
211 Maine is an initiative of six United Ways in Maine in collaboration with the State of Maine and The Opportunity Alliance.
News + Events
Game Changers Night at Portland Community Squash
Thursday, February 27 | 5 - 7 pm
Portland Community Squash
66 Noyes Street, Portland, ME 04103
Join Emerging Leaders United on Thursday, February 27 for Game Changers Night at Portland Community Squash! Emerging leaders across Southern Maine will gather to network and get active. Learn how to play squash with demonstrations from PCS students, see the new and improved PCS space, and learn about Emerging Leaders United and their community partners, including Rally Portland!
Women United Night at the Museum
Thursday, March 13 | 5 - 7:30 pm
The Children's Museum & Theater of Maine
250 Thompsons Point Road, Portland
Spend a magical evening at the Children’s Museum & Theater of Maine with Women United. Roam the museum, mix and mingle with other Women United supporters, and celebrate your impact on the community. Kiddos are welcome (but not required)!
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3 周BLACK HISTORY 2025: The Hurt in Our Face: Outreach Director Bernadette Taylor Rabb Bernadette put her heart and soul into helping families, pushing through every obstacle to serve the community. Even after undergoing a double lung transplant last year, she remained committed to the cause. And yet, GBFB and other White-led nonprofits chose to discriminate against a Black nonprofit—Wrigcoll. They kicked us out of feeding families at a public event, turning their backs on the very people they claim to serve. This isn’t just exclusion; this is racism in action. They turn a blind eye. They move forward like nothing happened. But we’re here to say: We won’t forget, and we won’t be silent. Boston, the World is Watching. It’s time for justice. It’s time for real action. No more looking the other way. We demand: ?? Accountability ?? Compensation for the harm done ?? A formal apology Black history isn’t just the past—it’s now. And we will make sure our story is told. @NBC10Boston @MalNBCBostonNBC10 Boston @foodforfreeorg@masspirgstudent @ShellyBradbury @wbz @BostonTweet @SenRodrigues @SalDiDomenico @Gr8BosFoodBank @TuftsUniversity @biogen @DIVCOM.COM @FREEMAN