A new planning process will map future growth in downtown Ellsworth as the city anticipates a future with burgeoning businesses and revitalization efforts. The Heart of Ellsworth and City of Ellsworth will launch an asset mapping project of the area in April with grant support from Maine Community Foundation’s Downeast Innovation Fund. The project will […]

The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has hired Brendon Reay as its new vice president of investments, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Sterling Speirn. Reay joined MaineCF in February 2022 and is based in the Ellsworth office. He directs all aspects of MaineCF’s primary investment portfolio and works closely with the community foundation’s investment committee, chief […]

Maine Community Foundation launched “Maine Ties,” a podcast that will feature the work of our grantees and other partners who are working to build a better Maine. During the first episode, Terri Ouellette of Families First Community Center (FFCC) in Ellsworth discusses how the transitional home is breaking the cycle of homelessness in Hancock County. […]

Humanitarian support for Ukraine has swelled around the world as Russia continues its invasion that has forced millions to flee their homeland. How can you help? Learn more: Last week, the Council on Foundations and the U.S. State Department hosted an urgent discussion about how philanthropy can best support the humanitarian response to Ukraine. The […]

News Center Maine recently highlighted the work of MaineCF grantee Family Futures Downeast, which supports adult learners working toward a college degree, and their children. In 2020, Family Futures Downeast was awarded $7,000 by MaineCF’s Washington County Committee to help create an internship program for Family Futures Downeast alumni.