When people hear the word “philanthropist,” they often imagine someone famous or incredibly wealthy. That’s what we often see in the news — someone with a foundation giving away millions or unveiling a building with their name on it. Those folks make big impact and can bring transformational change to a community. But here’s the […]
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Colby College program to aid middle-income families with cap on tuition, room and board
The program is possible because of a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, the Waterville college said.
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Colby College receives $50 million gift to be used for financial aid
The gift from the Lunder Foundation will support the college’s ongoing efforts to enroll and graduate talented students from all backgrounds, according to college officials.
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Idexx founder David Shaw, Goldie Hawn team up on children’s mental health
A program funded by Shaw and the Hollywood star’s foundation will provide curriculum and training for Maine teachers, to help students regulate their emotions and reduce depression.
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Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
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MacKenzie Scott gives Girl Scouts $85 million
It’s the largest donation the group has received from an individual since its founding in 1912.
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MaineHealth to open food pantry in Portland’s former Greyhound bus station
Work on the project is set to begin next month, with help from a $100,000 donation from former lawmaker Sara Gideon.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson to speak at Colby College commencement
The college’s commencement is scheduled for May 22 and other featured speakers that weekend include artist Jamie Wyeth and Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer
Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.
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Portland Museum of Art receives photography collection that ‘puts us at another level’
The gift of more than 600 photographs from Judy Glickman Lauder features works by world-famous artists.