volunteerism
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Organ donors have history on their side
Advances in medical science since the first human-to-human kidney transplant ease the way for donors and recipients.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2022
The Maine Millennial: Buddy, can you spare a kidney?
Organ donation may not be on the top of most people’s to-do lists, but maybe it should.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2021
Maine Voices: Community action on climate change gives me hope
Visionary initiatives include an MDI electric school bus, stream crossing restoration in Aroostook County and an outdoor gear lending library in Millinocket.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2021
Maine Voices: Mainers should welcome immigrants home – with furniture
The act of donating gently used items like couches, chairs, tables and beds is simple, but the impact is profound.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2021
Volunteers can give seniors a lift in Yarmouth
The Yarmouth Rides program is looking for volunteers to give older residents rides to and from their destinations.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2021
Maine Voices: Calling high school volunteers for local food security programs
With increased youth involvement, we can strengthen nutrition access for all students and families across Cumberland County.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2021
Our View: Post-fire library aid shows there’s just one Maine
A small school’s loss leads to a quick response from ‘neighbors’ all across the state.
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PublishedApril 28, 2021
Our View: Goodwill shows that waste a problem for thrifty Mainers
The state has a long history of reusing and repairing old items, but the nonprofit can’t use things like damaged couches and moldy books.
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PublishedApril 12, 2021
Co-founder of Phippsburg Rescue, lifelong volunteer receives Spirit of America award
Geneva Beals of Phippsburg collected over 2 million bottles and cans throughout her lifetime to raise over $100,000 for the town's fire and rescue department.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2021
Toy Fund president: Maine’s generosity brightens Christmas for struggling families
With your donations we have been able to not only serve the increased volume of requests for toys, but also start 2021 on much better footing.
