Portside Foundation

Portside's Diversity Committee focuses on helping Portsiders navigate the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing tools and resources. The committee strives to bring awareness to Portside of the opportunity for advocacy in and outside of the agency. Additionally, the Committee gathers and disseminates information and resources to agents and clients on diversity, inclusion, and equity in the industry.

Our Event Committees are composed of both agents and staff who work collaboratively to organize a variety of fundraising events to support nonprofit organizations in our community. Events include: Hops for Habitat, Rooftop REcharge, Pins for a Cure, Autumn Equinox at the Audubon, and ReLaunch.

In the spirit of giving 1% more, Portside's Volunteer Committee focuses on organizing opportunities for its agents and staff to dedicate at least 1% of their time to supporting local nonprofit efforts through in-person volunteer opportunities and donation drives.

Portside’s 1% back to Maine Committee works in tandem with Maine Community Foundation to unanimously select grants that are in alignment with our quarterly initiatives. In order those initiatives are: generational poverty/affordable housing, education, substance abuse/medical care, and food insecurity.

When reviewing grants our committee looks for nonprofits that align completely with our mission as 1% for Maine®. They ensure that the grants emphasize diversity and inclusivity and are providing a sustainable solution to one of the many challenges facing Maine’s youth.