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06/02/2026

The state of Maine is offering a one-time $300 relief payment to help with rising costs. Southern Maine Agency on Aging is partnering with AARP to help eligible older adults and adults with disabilities complete Property Tax Fairness Credit forms to access these funds. If an individual has already filed state tax forms and they meet the income eligibility criteria, they will automatically receive a $300 check.

Learn more about the process and get connected here:

06/01/2026

Project Bread’s Annual Impact Report is now live. In a year marked by significant challenges in the food security sector, Project Bread was able to ensure families across the state could put food on the table throughout crisis. Read more here:

Project Bread's 2025 Annual Report highlights the strength of our collective response to the most aggressive federal attacks on food security and SNAP in our nation's history. With your support, Project Bread was able to ensure families across the state could put food on the table throughout this cr...

05/27/2026

Earlier this month, Southside Community Land Trust celebrated its 34th Annual Rare & Unusual Plant Sale. Attendees browsed and purchased more than 20,000+ organically grown fruit, vegetable and herb plants, grown on-site at City Farm. In addition, hundreds of remaining plants will be donated to libraries, community centers, gardens and social service organizations across R.I.

05/27/2026

Institute for Nonprofit Practice has an impressive new lineup of Leadership Learning Series webinars this spring focused on building nonprofit capacity for sustainable well-being, impactful performance management, cross-sector collaboration and more. Register for an upcoming session and access fresh perspectives and practical tools you can put to use right away here:

We launched the Leadership Learning Series to inspire, educate, support, and connect social impact leaders.

05/26/2026

Join Carroll Center for the Blind on June 15 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the TAG Cambridge Library for a community event designed for seniors who want to maintain independence, better understand vision changes and learn practical tools and resources for everyday life.

Want to bring this event to your facility? email [email protected]

Please join us for a discussion related to vision changes in older adults. Presented by the Carroll Center for the Blind, the program will feature a Low Vision Therapist to...

05/25/2026

Huge win for Maine Women's Lobby! This Beacon piece highlights the new paid family and medical leave program impact on more than 500,000 Maine workers. Read more here:

More than 500,000 Mainers are starting their work week eligible for a paid family and medical leave program should they or a loved one experience a major life event. Employees began contributing to the program through a 1% payroll tax last year and can now apply for up to 12 weeks off to care for

05/20/2026

Spoken Truth Podcast in partnership with Public Health Institute of Western MA, is offering an intergenerational cohort of Springfield area residents the opportunity to co-create a podcast series. This unique opportunity brings together multiple generations to share stories, perspectives and lived experiences through meaningful dialogue and creative production. Watch the latest episodes here:

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05/20/2026

The Urban Alliance Hartford ALICE Families Healthcare Report reveals the specific barriers facing thousands of Greater Hartford families. ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) describes the “working but struggling” segment of the population - households earning more than the Federal Poverty Level but still unable to afford a basic household budget for housing, childcare, food, transportation, healthcare and technology. Read the report here:

ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) describes the "working but struggling" segment of the population—households earning more than ...

05/19/2026

To address homelessness among older adults, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and other groups are hoping to expand Somerville and Boston pilot programs that provide temporary rental assistance to help older adults stay housed while they wait for long-term affordable options. The coalition has worked with Representative Arriaga and Senator Jehlen to introduce two bills in the House and Senate to expand access to bridge subsidies for up to 1,000 older adults across the commonwealth. Learn more here:

Explore how the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless is advocating for key bills and budget priorities. Join our efforts to create impactful changes in homelessness, housing, and benefit policy statewide.

05/18/2026

MA Food System Collaborative's recent white paper uplifts the importance of food literacy including its positive impact on student education, individual and community health, the environment and the economy. It outlines barriers to widespread access to food system education and a policy & systems change strategy to address those barriers. Read the findings and recommendations here: