Altrusa International - Portland, Maine Club

Altrusa International - Portland, Maine Club We are a non-profit club devoted to delivering books and literacy, scholarships, and serving our communities. Love, Literacy and Legacy.

Portland Altrusa meets twice a month for ten months, September through June. The business meeting is held at 6pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Westbrook Community Center (WCC), 426 Bridge St, Westbrook in the Oak Room. Our program meeting is held at 6pm on the third Wednesday of each month and the location may vary. Contact us to confirm the location each month (WCC, Zoom or at a loc

al restaurant). Message us to confirm meeting information and location each month. Altrusans also participate in regular community service activities throughout the year. Our projects include:

* ABC Literacy - Reading to kindergarteners in many schools in the greater Portland area. Each child selects a forever book of their very own thanks to the generous customers of Books A Million.

* Altrusa Gives Books - Visit our website to request books for your school or non-profit organization. https://www.altrusaportland.org/request-books

* PROP’s Summer Lunch Program - Book distribution in 18 locations along with enrichment activities for the kids

* Books Behind Bars - Providing books at various reading levels for prisoners and their visiting family members

* Scholarships - $$$ - Providing college and back-to-work grants

* Empty Bowl Supper - To benefit Project FEED- Serving soup to feed the hungry.

* Ronald MacDonald House Guest Chefs - Once a month we cook a meal for all of the families staying at RMH.

* Bags of Hope - Supporting women leaving recovery with bags containing toiletries and personal care items.

* Barron Center Gardens - Spring and Fall Clean up of gardens

* A.S.T.R.A. - We proudly support this youth services group at Lake Region High School. They use their Abilities to Serve our community, participate in Training that improves leadership skills, take Responsibility for their work together, and are proud of member Achievements that make a real difference to our world.

Cricket Comforts Any interest in helping us with Days for Girls International sewing kits?
04/11/2026

Cricket Comforts Any interest in helping us with Days for Girls International sewing kits?

Thank you, Altrusa International of Thibodaux, Louisiana Inc.Altrusa membership drives are happening this month all over...
04/09/2026

Thank you, Altrusa International of Thibodaux, Louisiana Inc.
Altrusa membership drives are happening this month all over the country, and yes, even the globe.
Ours is April 15, where we will also celebrate our 22nd Annual Volunteer of the Year award presentation. Email us at [email protected]. To find out where and how you can be invited.
You can also visit us at AltrusaPortland.org

Pay your membership dues before April 30, and your membership is good until June 2027.

We held our monthly business meeting in the Oak Room tonight, right across from the book drop location. Thanks to the P...
04/02/2026

We held our monthly business meeting in the Oak Room tonight, right across from the book drop location. Thanks to the Portland Altrusans and others who have dropped off books to kick-off this Community Book Drive!!



Now until April 17, the Westbrook Community Center, in partnership with the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary and Altrusa International - Portland, Maine Club, will be collecting gently-used children's books for all ages, babies to young teens.

Drop-off is located at the donation bin across from the Westbrook Community Center Reception Kiosk in the Central Hallway.

For more info, please call 207.854.0676 or visit us at 426 Bridge Street in Westbrook.

Thanks in advance for your support and generosity!

We are so Grateful to have received this significant donation from 100 Women Who Care Southern Maine. Thank you, so mu...
03/28/2026

We are so Grateful to have received this significant donation from 100 Women Who Care Southern Maine. Thank you, so much!

With the generous support of organizations like this and all of our supporters, we are able to continue our mission of advancing Literacy, putting a FOREVER book in the hands of thousands of Kindergarten students each year., awarding scholarships to high school and college students each year, supporting Food Insecurities, and more.....

Altrusa District One
Wayside Food Programs
Maine Education Association
Books-A-Million South Portland
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine


This

WOW—What a Night! ✨

200 incredible women filled the Elks Lodge with generosity, joy, and the power of collective giving. The energy was electric! 💃

A huge shoutout to our phenomenal presenters:
🌟Nicki Griffin – Altrusa International - Portland, Maine Club
🌟Karen McDonald - Maine Teacher of the Year and Maine County Teachers of the Year
🌟Miriam Markowitz – Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets

Your stories moved us, your passion inspired us, and your impact lit up the room! 💯💕

Congratulations to this quarter's recipient:
Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets
MFFM strengthens Maine farms, supports farmers’ markets statewide, and expands access to fresh, locally grown food for communities across Maine.

Missed the meeting? You can still give!
Mail a check (payable to MFFM) to:
Deb Bergeron, 7 Pine View Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
—or donate online through Grapevine.

Together, we’re not just making change—we’re changing lives. 💕

03/17/2026
A group of Altrusans from Altrusa International of Central Connecticut, Altrusa International - Portland, Maine Club, an...
03/16/2026

A group of Altrusans from Altrusa International of Central Connecticut, Altrusa International - Portland, Maine Club, and Altrusans from Northeastern Connecticut gathered together to celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Altrusa International of Merrimack Valley Club.

3 Guests spoke of Altrusa of Merrimack Valley’s longtime projects- Nashua Soup kitchen and shelter, Alternative House and the Veterans Community Center.

Happy Birthday and here’s to 50+ more years of Service.
Altrusa International Communications Committee
Altrusa District One

Wednesday during our business meeting, we initiated a new member, Kristina Kentigian. Karen Valley presented her with t...
03/06/2026

Wednesday during our business meeting, we initiated a new member, Kristina Kentigian. Karen Valley presented her with the Altrusa pin and she added her loop to our “Chain of Service”.
Patricia Ledger-Maxim Debbie LePage Lemieux Marilyn MacDowell and Lee-Ann VanAtta led the ceremony of “Becoming an Altrusan”.
We don’t join Altrusa, We become Altrusans. The distinction is meant to highlight the responsibility and honor to embrace the mission of serving our communities as One.
Altrusa District One
100 Women Who Care Southern Maine
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine
Wayside Food Programs
Altrusa Membership Development
Altrusa Service
Lake Region ASTRA Club
Books-A-Million South Portland
Westbrook-Gorham Rotary
Cricket Comforts
GFWC Westbrook Me Woman’s Club

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, Look no further. Altrusa, founded in 1917, has clubs around the globe. ...
03/04/2026

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, Look no further.

Altrusa, founded in 1917, has clubs around the globe. Our main mission is to spread Literacy, Love and Legacy. Our Portland club was established in 1929. Serving Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine, Wayside Food Programs, Project Feed, and providing Brand New FOREVER books to over 2500 Kindergarten students in the area, We celebrate our volunteers and invite you to consider us in your search to serve your community.

On April 15, we are presenting our 22nd annual Volunteer of the Year award winner. The nominees for this prestigious award are non-Altrusans that serve in a non-profit in the greater Portland area. if interested in attending, email us at [email protected]

check us out at https://www.altrusa.org/

Calling all non-profits who have amazing volunteers!! Do you have a very special volunteer that you would like to acknow...
02/24/2026

Calling all non-profits who have amazing volunteers!! Do you have a very special volunteer that you would like to acknowledge? Nominate them today for Altrusa of Portland's 22nd Annual Volunteer of the Year award. If they are selected, your organization will receive $500 and your volunteer will be honored in April.
To nominate your volunteer, download the form at https://www.altrusaportland.org/voy-call-for-nominations Or complete this google form https://forms.gle/6xqHTtyJrY6v9suX6
We can't wait to read about your very special volunteer!!

Wednesday we proudly added another link to our “Chain of Service”. Ann Fasulo Nappi was initiated and has become an Altr...
02/06/2026

Wednesday we proudly added another link to our “Chain of Service”.
Ann Fasulo Nappi was initiated and has become an Altrusan.
Patricia Ledger-Maxim led the ceremony, with Karen Valley, President, and members, Lee-Ann VanAtta and Marilyn MacDowell participating. Debbie LePage Lemieux as her sponsor presented her with her Altrusa pin to be worn proudly over the heart, representing this special privilege and responsibility.
Congratulations Ann. Altrusa and the community are the real winners.

Altrusa Service
Altrusa District One
Altrusa Membership Development

Calling all non-profits who have amazing volunteers!! Do you have a very special volunteer that you would like to acknow...
02/05/2026

Calling all non-profits who have amazing volunteers!! Do you have a very special volunteer that you would like to acknowledge? Nominate them today for Altrusa of Portland's 22nd Annual Volunteer of the Year award. If they are selected, your organization will receive $500 and your volunteer will be honored in April.

To nominate your volunteer, download the form at https://www.altrusaportland.org/voy-call-for-nominations Or complete this google form https://forms.gle/6xqHTtyJrY6v9suX6

We can't wait to read about your very special volunteer!!

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PO Box 8834
Portland, ME
04104

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