COVID-19 has shut down campaigns planned by nonprofits.
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Maine Community Foundation and United Way award grants to nonprofits
United Way of Greater Portland awards its initial round of grants to local organizations from its new COVID-19 relief fund.
WinterKids will benefit from Carnaval Maine ticket sales
The nonprofit that encourages kids to get outdoors during the winter could receive up to $20,000, depending on ticket sales through Saturday, the first day of winter.
Morrison Center to merge with Bangor group
The Scarborough nonprofit offers services to people with disabilities, and says its merger with UCP of Maine will allow for strategic growth and long-term viability.
Five Questions: Hubbard Free Library’s Annemarie Kromhout
The director of the Hubbard Free Library talks about the institution’s financial struggles and how she is staying up to speed with changes in best practices for libraries.
Lacking volunteers and leadership, Brunswick’s Santa Claus Fund dissolves
The group announced its search for a director in June and said in no uncertain terms that it would close if it couldn’t find a suitable person.