It is the largest publicly disclosed donation from the billionaire philanthropist since she pledged in 2019 to give away the majority of her wealth.
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People & Business: March 2
ProsperityME wins Avesta award ProsperityME has been awarded the Avesta Housing Mike Yandell Award for its work in the field of affordable housing. “We are very honored to receive the Mike Yandell Award for our work supporting immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in securing affordable housing as they begin their new lives in Maine,” said […]
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After pandemic pause, Habitat for Humanity to resume indoor home repairs
The nonprofit’s Greater Portland chapter had been limited to exterior repair jobs because of pandemic-related safety concerns.
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Habitat for Humanity repair program resumes interior work
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland is set to resume interior jobs as part of its Critical Home Repair program. The program that partners with low-income Maine homeowners whose homes require safety and structural repairs has been working on outdoor repairs only for over one year because of the pandemic. With the staff now fully […]
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People & Business: June 2
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland announces new executive director Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland announces Tara Hill as the new executive director of the nonprofit housing organization. She succeeds interim Executive Director John Shumadine. Hill’s experience includes serving as the executive director of Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine and Maine Cancer Foundation. Most […]
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People & Business: Jan. 13
Portland native supports naval shipyard in response to COVID-19 A 2020 University of Southern Maine graduate and native of Portland is serving at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as part of the largest mobilization of reservists in Naval Sea Systems Command history. The mobilization is tied directly to the COVID-19 pandemic. Petty Officer 1st Class Blasius Duffygoodman […]
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Habitat for Humanity looks to build off outgoing leader’s success
Godfrey Wood is stepping down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland after close to eight years in the position.
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Habitat for Humanity receives $90,000 for home repair program
PORTLAND — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland has been awarded $90,000 from the Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant program to expand Habitat’s Critical Home Repair program. The grant will be used to hire an employee to oversee the program, which helps low-income homeowners make needed repairs, such as fixing leaking roofs and tackling […]
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Habitat for Humanity plans to build 2 more homes in Freeport
Interested homeowners are asked to contact Habitat this month.