The series of monthly socials kicked off the year with an event at O’Maine Studios that benefited the Maine Grain Alliance.

The event, which was rescheduled from October, raised money for the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund.

Hope for the Holidays at Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront raised $21,000 for the nonprofit.

The fundraiser at The Cumberland Club will benefit the Portland music venue’s mentoring and emerging artist programs.

The License to Chill event at Après in Portland raised $40,000 for programming to keep kids active in winter.

The event hadn’t been held since before the pandemic.

The event at the University of New England raised money for the Maine Conservation Alliance.

The Chords for Kids showcase raised money for the Maine Academy of Modern Music’s scholarship and outreach programs.

A Light on the Point raised money for academic and athletic programs, equipment and student scholarships.