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For more than 87 years,
UNITED WAY OF GREATER PORTLAND
has improved lives and built stronger communities
by focusing on education, financial stability, and
health — the building blocks of a quality life. We unite
individuals, businesses, and organizations to create
long-lasting, measurable change — making Greater
Portland even greater.
JOIN US.
EDUCATION
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS
$1 per week provides one week of after-school activities
that help improve social skills and academic achievement.
WHY WE GIVE IT FORWARD
Students in Cumberland County who do not graduate from high school
make only
of the Maine median income.
57%
By age 3, on average, economically
advantaged children know
words; economically disadvantaged
children know
.
1,100
500
WHAT WE GET BACK
30 community partners in Westbrook and 35 partners in Portland
worked on defined strategies to support educational outcomes, ensuring
that children succeed in school.
54% of Maine 11th graders
are not reading at grade level
and
score below grade
level in math.
52%
24%
In 2013, only
of Maine children eligible for free or reduced lunch
were reading at grade level.
- 2010-14 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; Zero to Three
100% of first graders who
participated in a volunteerbased, one-to-one reading pilot
improved their reading and
8,678 children participated in
programs to help keep them on
track to graduate.
83% of middle schoolers
surpassed year-end
46%
ranked school as very important
reading benchmarks by mid-year.
after participating in education &
character programs.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS
$3 per week provides 3,060 meals to the hungry and
homeless in our community.
WHY WE GIVE IT FORWARD
$500 billion
Childhood poverty costs the United States at least
each year in lost productivity and economic output, and increases costs
associated with health care and crime.
19% of Cumberland
County children live in
poverty.
Poverty is defined as a person
earning less than $11,770 or a
family of four earning less than
$24,250.
46% of Cumberland County adults
living in poverty are working.
53% of Cumberland County residents
do not have affordable housing.
- National Poverty Center; Kids Count 2013; American Community Survey
WHAT WE GET BACK
304 individuals secured and
maintained safe, affordable housing.
252 people secured and
maintained employment.
federal and state income tax refunds returned
$1.2M
to families and individuals through CA$H Greater Portland.
2,861 households received
support to make ends meet and
move out of poverty.
emergency
644,420
meals served.
HEALTH
EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS
$6 per week provides legal counsel and
representation to victims of domestic violence.
WHY WE GIVE IT FORWARD
WHAT WE GET BACK
55% of individuals with an annual income less than $25,000 rated
their health status as poor or fair compared to 4% of individuals with
17,605 people received services for mental health and substance use.
5,000 of Maine’s youth (12-17)
855 seniors remained independent at home.
youth
20,422
participated in sexual
assault and domestic
$4.1M saved each month because the
incomes over $50,000.
diagnosed with a major depressive
episode do not receive treatment.
9th
The FBI ranks Maine as the
worst in the country for the rate
of women killed by men.
59% of adults and 23% of
youth in Cumberland County are
overweight or obese.
86 drug overdose deaths in
2015 (almost 1/3 of the state’s
25%
total) were in Cumberland County.
- The Atlantic; Behavioral Health Barometer, ME 2015; Maine Domestic Violence Homicide Review Panel
Recommendations 2014; National CDC; ME Shared Community Health Needs Assessment Cumberland Co.
Summary 2015
violence prevention
education.
above 855 people are not in assisted living
facilities.
162 Let’s Go! sites in Greater Portland working on defined strategies to
help children and families make healthy choices and be active.
Over the last year, United Way of Greater Portland
convened the Greater Portland Community-Wide Goal
Setting Council, comprised of 23 volunteers from all
sectors, to establish community-wide goals, which
will serve as a road map for people and organizations
to come together to make measurable progress in
strengthening our community.
Relying on county-wide data, best practices, local
experts, and feedback from over 2,100 community
members, the council established three, 10-year goals
for our community.
United Way of Greater Portland, along with over 70
community partners, has endorsed these goals and is
committed to attaining them by 2027.
10-YEAR GOALS
FOR GREATER PORTLAND
Every child has quality early learning experiences
beginning at birth.
Individuals & families have the education, employment
opportunities, and resources to achieve financial
stability.
Children, adults, and communities have resources
& opportunities to achieve optimal health status.
For benchmarks, partners, and more information, please visit Thrive2027.org.
DOUBLE
IMPACT
In recognition of the importance and interconnectedness of
Greater Portland’s Thrive2027 10-year goals, and to inspire
the widespread community support needed to achieve these
goals, the John T. Gorman Foundation has offered to match all
new and increased donations to this year’s campaign, up to
$250,000. This means that any increases to corporate gifts,
and all new donor gifts or increases by existing donors, will be
matched 100%.
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generous individuals and drive
real community change with an
annual gift of $10,000* or more.
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philanthropic and community
leaders with a $1,000*
designation to our Brick & Beam
Society.
Join this network of community
leaders, committed to advancing
the common good in Greater
Portland, with a gift of $1,000$9,999.
Learn more about a network of
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community investments.
*Step-Up Options Available
great things happen when we
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United Way of Greater Portland
One Canal Plaza, Suite 300
P.O. Box 15200
Portland, ME 04112-5200
207.874.1000
www.unitedwaygp.org