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It is not too late to give at work this fall!
Despite recent headlines, and regardless of election outcome, we each have the power to make positive change
in Maine.
Each fall MaineShare partners with over 100 organizations throughout the state as we advocate for the missions of the 44 organizations we represent. The MaineShare Annual
Fall Appeal, entering its 30th year in 2019, has the potential to reach 60,000 people working for federal, state, regional, municipal, private and nonprofit organizations serving Maine. Yet, many people do not know that MaineShare allows them to give to up to 44 Maine-based progressive organizations at once by selecting MaineShare as a giving choice at work!
This is where you come in!
Whether you are a business partner, member organization representative, workplace donor, or individual donor, your
voice will help to spread the word - that giving to MaineShare
will impact over 44 Maine
organizations at once - is powerful.
Imagine, if 50% of the 60,000 people who are able to give to MaineShare as part of their workplace campaign each year gave
even $2.00 per pay period? If this happened, each of our member organizations would realize over $35,000 in additional funding in 2019! Though optimistic, it is absolutely possible.
Word of mouth is invaluable
and a long tradition in Maine, where neighbors, friends, and family can remind us of things important to all of us.
Collectively, we are the most important force for change that we want to see.
As you have conversations about the world you want to see, please, take a moment to share the fact that when more people support organizations working every day for positive change - by giving at work
or individually, in any amount
and from year to year - the combined potential impact is both immediate and sustainable. MaineShare is here to help!
Whether or not your workplace hosts MaineShare,
please spread the word!
- Follow the MaineShare facebook page @maineshare. Like and Follow our page so that we can share our Member Group news and events with you as you share with others;
- Introduce MaineShare to a new potential workplace partner. Ask your friends if their employers offer the MaineShare Appeal. If not, send them to our website for more information and let us know.
- And of course, if the spirit of community giving inspires you, invite everyone around you to give directly to the cause or causes they care about in one gift to MaineShare at www.maineshare.org.
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It takes committed people, collective effort, and a flow of funding to make Maine a great place to live and work. MaineShare's community
of 44 member organizations work toward solutions for human and environmental issues every day. They need our help more than ever.
With your help, we raise awareness about these issues, reach out to people across the state, and engage thousands of donors. MaineShare has raised and distributed over 5.2 million in funds for our member groups since we began.
In 2019 we will reach our 30th year and though we are proud of this milestone, we now need to engage more donors, leverage our collective voices, and increase giving to make a bigger impact.
We need YOU, now more than ever!
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very dollar you give to this campaign is multiplied. Your generous investment now will help expand the collaborative fundraising efforts among MaineShare's member groups and workplace partners. These efforts will steadily
increase overall giving, resulting in $1 million more dollars for Maine causes in five years.
Your generous donation to our Momentum Campaign provides the resources we need to maximize
our efforts, reach further, and do more to sustain and support our groups.
Thank You! With special appreciation,
MaineShare Staff and Board
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Member Organization Events of Note
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"Our Community, Our Economy: Economic Democracy for Maine"
on November 10 in Augusta, 8:30 AM-5 PM
What would it look like if we had an economy that put people and environment before corporate profits?
On Saturday, November 10 we will gather at the Randall Student Center, U/Maine, 46 University Drive, Augusta, Maine, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, to create a new vision for democracy and Maine's economy. "Our Community, Our Economy: Economic Democracy for Maine" is a conference that will include a wide-ranging discussion of issues working toward the ideals and ideas of Economic Democracy. Moving from broad visions, we will develop practical actions and strategies.
Some of the workshop topics with a focus on democratizing the economy will include: Housing and other economic human rights, an ecology-based economy, financing the democratic economy, decentralizing power generation, local food sovereignty, universal health care, and developing and capitalizing cooperatives.
Cost of the conference is on a sliding scale, from $1 to $75. (Estimated cost per person is $35, but any amount will be accepted, since we want those of all economic means to be able to attend.) The day will include a local-foods lunch, workshops, interactive discussions, storytelling, and panels. Childcare will be available if arranged in advance, and the facility is physically accessible to all. Ridesharing will also be encouraged.
More information is available on the conference web site:
aedmaine.org,
by email at
info@aedmaine.org, or by calling Larry Dansinger at (207) 262-3706.
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Inclusive Democracy & Civic Engagement: The Next Generation
The mission of the conference is to
Empower, Educate & Inspire the Emerging Immigrant Woman.
Attend this free conference. You will meet some of the most incredible women in Maine's immigrant community.
Morning Forum I 9 am - 1 pm at the Wishcamper Center, USM.
The Morning Forum will include two panel presentations, one on politics and another on opportunities for civic engagement, including internships and job shadowing opportunities that will be offered to young women who attend. There will be a resource fair oriented around the theme. Young immigrant women are invited to join the conference to learn about opportunities to engage, enter politics, and become activists in their communities.
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November 17th, 2019
Maine Animal Coalition invites you to join them for a
Gentle Thanksgiving Potluck
at the Durham Community Center!
Hope to see you there!
Please bring your favorite vegan holiday dish to share with friends, and spend a little time socializing and relaxing during this busy time of year. For more details and to reserve your seat, go to:
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Hosted by Maine Women's Fund:
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Did you know that for a payroll gift of $60.00 or more to MOFGA through MaineShare you receive an annual family membership? Learn more about membership at
www.mofga.org.
See a current list of MOFGA hosted or sponsored events at http://www.mofga.org/Calendar
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Southern Maine Workers Center hosting free
Workers Rights Legal Clinics every Thursday from 5-7 PM
at 56 North Street, Portland, ME.
Are you having trouble at work? Sometimes the problems are obvious, sometimes they are subtle, but this organization can help! Interpretation is available. Meet with hosts lawyers and/or SMWC members to help answer questions and find solutions to violations of your rights at work.
¿Tienes problemas en el trabajo? Si los problemas son obvios o si son más sutiles, nosotros podemos ayudar! El Centro de Trabajadores del Sur de Maine (SMWC) está organizando clínicas legales gratis cada jueves de 5 a 7 PM. Hay interpretación disponible. Tenemos abogados y miembros de SMWC disponibles para responder tus preguntas y encontrar soluciones a problemas y violaciones de derechos en tu trabajo.
Avez-vous des problèmes au travail ? Parfois, ces problèmes sont évidents, parfois subtils, mais nous pouvons vous assister ! Le Southern Maine Workers Center organise des consultations juridiques gratuites tous les jeudis de 17h à 19h. L'interprétation dans les différentes langues est disponible. Les avocats et les membres du Comité sont présents pour répondre aux questions et trouver des solutions aux violations de vos droits au travail.
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Announcements/Postings
Maine Center for Economic Policy is seeking a Digital Communications and Campaigns Strategist to join our team. The Strategist will be primarily responsible for overseeing the organization's digital communications in support of our research, analysis, and advocacy mission. The position is based in Augusta, Maine, and reports to the Communications Director. More information can be found HERE.
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Peace Action Maine -
Legislative and other Updates
You can join a timely Nov 13 webinar to learn more about the upcoming opportunity in Congress* to demand an end to the U.S. role in the Saudi-led atrocity in Yemen co-sponsored by Peace Action, FCNL & others.
Peace Action Maine has been raising important peace & justice issues since 1982, carrying out actions, advocacy, and sponsoring educational events.
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Did you know that Maine Audubon has 4 nature store locations in Maine? This fall they will be offering an online store
and participating in #shopsmallwithus on November 24th!
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The SpringShare
May 22nd, 2019 - Save the Date!
The SpringShare is an online day of giving hosted by MaineShare to celebrate and inspire giving to support the work of over 40 statewide nonprofits in Maine dedicated to building an equitable, just community, and protecting our environment.
This year
The SpringShare
will be held on
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019.
We will kick things off at 12:00 am with our community of 44 Maine nonprofits and keep the giving momentum going all day long, until 11:59 pm.
Single day
giving campaigns
spark communities small and large to come together and celebrate the causes and values they care about.
The SpringShare
Giving Day
is a day-long statewide event encouraging people who live in and love Maine and the organizations we support, to learn more about their work, and then give to the causes they support: economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, diversity, education, the arts, health, safety, animal welfare, social justice, and peace.
We are now seeking individuals to form a committee for The SpringShare, and we invite donors, member groups, and workplace partners to consider joining this committee. The committee will help our member organizations participate, engage sponsors, and rally volunteers as we move forward.
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Commitment - 1 hour per month from November to February; and 2 hours per month from March to May. Meetings through March are virtual. Our first conference call is Wednesday, November 14th at 10:00 am.
Contact anamaria@maineshare.org to participate.
Mark your calendars for an incredible day of generosity, partnership, and community philanthropy in Maine!
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Workplace Partner Thank You!
Thank you to our workplace partners across the state for hosting the MaineShare Appeal again this year. We value your work and support, and on behalf of each of our member organizations, we are honored to be a part of your yearly campaign effort.
Thank you also to the communications, human resources and payroll representatives with our workplace partners! Your ongoing support in offering the MaineShare appeal from year to year is invaluable.
This year, we moved to offering a platform based resources for all MaineShare materials and you have been terrific in adopting and adapting to this 'paperless' model' Please continue to let us know what you need as we move ahead as we hope to make the process of offering MaineShare as seamless as possible.
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 MaineShare Workplace Partners and Sponsors
MaineShare Member Organizations are indebted to and grateful for the Maine businesses, institutions
and agencies who keep our communities moving. Your dedication and advocacy for the people, animals
and environment of Maine is pivotal to our shared future,
MaineShare would not be able to do what we
do without your ongoing and sustainable work and support!
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Businesses and Organizations
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Government and Public
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| AMEC (Wood) |
Auburn Public Library |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation |
Auburn, City of |
| Androscoggin Home HealthCare and Hospice |
Augusta, City of |
| Avena Botanicals* |
Bangor Public Library |
| Bangor Savings Bank* |
Bangor Public Schools |
Bayside Bowl*
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Bangor, City of |
| Belfast Food Co-op |
Brunswick Housing Authority |
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) |
| Bernstein Shur |
Maine Municipal Association |
| Borealis Breads |
Maine State Employees Combined Charitable Appeal (MSECCA) |
Caring Unlimited
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Maine Turnpike Authority |
Chewonki
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MaineHousing |
Coastal Enterprises Inc.
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Portland Public Library |
Coffee By Design*
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Portland Water District |
Community Health Options
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Portland, City of |
Consumers for Affordable Health Care
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South Portland, City of
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| cPort Credit Union |
Waterville, City of
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DFD Russell Medical Center
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Diversified Communications *
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Education
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ecoMaine
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Augusta Public Schools |
Environmental Health Strategy Center
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Bangor Public Schools
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| Equality Maine |
Bates College
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| Evergreen Home Performance |
Bowdoin College
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| Family Violence Project |
Brunswick Schools
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| FEDCO Seeds |
Colby College
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| Friends of Casco Bay |
Husson University
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| Genesis Community Loan Fund |
Maine Community College System (8 sites)
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| Hardy Girls Healthy Women |
Maranacook Area School District
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| HealthReach Community Health Centers |
MSAD #75 (Topsham area)
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| James W. Sewall Company |
Mt. Blue Regional School District
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Portland Public Schools
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| Kennebec Valley CAP |
RSU #26 Orono Schools
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| Lambert Coffin |
RSU #12 Sheepscot Valley
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| Lapchick+Co * |
RSU #16 Poland Schools
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| Lee Auto Malls * |
RSU #18 Messalonskee Schools
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| Maine Access Immigrant Network |
South Portland Public Schools
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| Maine Audubon |
Thomas College
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| Maine Association of Non Profits |
University of Maine System (9 sites)
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| Maine Center for Economic Policy |
University of New England
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| Maine Citizens for Clean Elections |
Waynflete School
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| Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault |
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| Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence |
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| Maine Community Foundation |
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| Maine Community Health Options |
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| Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency |
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| Maine Equal Justice |
*sponsors |
| Maine Farmland Trust |
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| Maine Hospice Council |
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| Maine Initiatives |
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| Maine Labor Group on Health |
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| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association |
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| Maine People's Resource Center |
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| Maine Public |
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| Maine Resource and Recovery Association |
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| Maine Women's Fund |
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| Maine Women's Policy Center |
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| Machias Savings Bank * |
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| Mano en Mano |
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| Martin's Point Health Care |
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| Murray Plumb & Murray |
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| Natural Resources Council of Maine |
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| New Ventures Maine |
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| NL Partners |
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| Pine Tree Legal Assistance |
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| ProsperityME (Community Financial Literacy) |
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| Reben, Benjamin & March |
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| Rising Tide Brewing Company * |
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| Rudman Winchell |
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| Sierra Club Foundation, ME Chapter Fund |
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| Southern Maine Workers' Center |
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| Spinnaker Trust* |
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Tandem Coffee*
The Flatbread Company * |
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| The VIA Agency |
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| Viles Arboretum |
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| Waterfall Arts |
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| WERU |
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| WoodenBoat Publications |
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