United Way of Greater Portland raises $8.1M, names WEX leader as next campaign chair
By Staff While the pandemic has dampened much charitable giving, the United Way of Greater Portland on Wednesday said it received donations totaling over $8.1 million in last year’s community fundraising campaign, up 4% from the 2019 total. The campaign, which kicked off in September 2020, drew contributions from 160 Maine businesses, other partners and their employees, in support of a wide range of organizations that advance education, financial stability and health for residents of greater Portland. A total of $4.9 million came from organizational partners, according to a ne...