The Maine Communiy Foundation (MaineCF) Welch Charitable Fund has awarded $285,641. to 18 organizations that serve Greater Portland it was announced earlier this week. The fund supports organizations that assist people in need with preference to nonprofits focused on youth, education, healh care, substance abuse recovery and/or arts and culture.
Among the grantees for 2023 were: Friends of Congress Square Park, Good Shepherd Food bank, Hospice of Southern Maine, Preble Street and the Portland Wheelers.
MaineCF has offices in both Ellsworth and Portland.