As we celebrate 90 years of service, Middlesex United Way continues to invest in what matters most for Portland and Middlesex County: Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Communities, and Community Resiliency.
ALICE in Portland
In Portland, 29% of households are ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These families work hard but still struggle to afford basics like housing, food, and health care.
Middlesex United Way is addressing these challenges through investments in our key impact areas and community partnerships.
211 Services
In the past year, close to 550 Portland residents reached out to 2-1-1 for help. More than 30% of the requests were for mental health and addiction support, while another quarter of the calls were for housing and shelter needs.
2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available 24/7 — connecting Portland residents to the resources they need most.
Our Community Partners Serving Portland
Middlesex United Way is proud to support and partner with agencies that serve Portland including Gilead Community Services, Oddfellows Playhouse, Kuhn Employment Services, the Northern Middlesex YMCA, and Middlesex Health’s Perinatal Program.
We also connect with the community through local traditions such as our annual Golf Tournament at Portland Golf Course and our ‘Top Dog’ Fundraiser.
To learn more about individual community partners, visit our key impact area pages: Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.