The Maine Women’s Fund announced $120,000 in direct grants, which aim to provide general operating support for more than 24 grantee partners throughout
People & Business: Feb. 24
Legion Square spreads the love
Legion Square Market, an 82-year-old South Portland business, was honored Feb. 11 for safeguarding customers and employees during the pandemic. The city’s Economic Development Committee made the announcement as part of its 2020 Business Awards. Alan Cardinal of Scarborough, shown here, and his wife, Sylvia Most, have owned the store since 2012. In addition to supporting both the South Portland and Westbrook Food Cupboards, Cardinal personally delivers orders to customers who can’t get to the store. “In a crisis such as this one, we need to help each other,” he said. “People need to feel safe in our store and safe in our neighborhood.”
By Staff
The Maine Community Foundation on Wednesday announced $50,687 in grants it s made to eight groups across the state that address LGBTQ issues and needs in Maine.
Recipients include the Equality Maine Foundation in Portland and the Downeast Rainbow Alliance in Machias and Eastport.
Funds were awarded through the Maine Community Foundation s Equity Fund, established in 1996 to strengthen LGBTQ organizations and support initiatives that work towards inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities statewide.
Headquartered in Ellsworth, with additional personnel in Portland, Dover-Foxcroft, Rockport and Mars Hill, the foundation works with donors and partners to provide investments, service, expertise and giving strategies to improve the quality of life for Maine people.