Portside Real Estate Group Joins The Howard Hanna Family of Companies07.24.2026
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Maine's #1 Independently Owned Brokerage Announces Strategic Partnership at Peak of Record-Setting Year
Giving back, together
At Portside, real estate is about more than buying and selling homes. It's about creating stronger communities.
We believe every home sold is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. That's the idea behind the Portside Foundation and our 1% Back program. Together, they support nonprofits and community organizations creating meaningful change across Northern New England.
Because when we invest in our neighbors, we all move forward together.
The Portside Foundation
The Portside Foundation is our nonprofit 501(c)(3), created to strengthen the communities we serve. Through fundraising events, community partnerships, sponsorships, auctions, and direct donations, the Foundation invests in organizations advancing humanitarian, environmental, and youth-focused initiatives.
Every dollar raised goes directly back into our communities, helping local nonprofits create lasting impact where it's needed most.
Since its founding, the Portside Foundation has raised more than $1.4 million to support organizations improving lives across Northern New England.
1% Back: Investing in Northern New England's Next Generation
The 1% Back program is the heart of the Foundation's ongoing community investment.
Participating Portside agents donate 1% of their gross commission income to create a sustainable source of funding for nonprofits addressing the most pressing needs facing children and families throughout Northern New England.
Together, every closing becomes an investment in stronger, healthier communities.
How it works
A dedicated committee of participating Portside agents and Foundation board members works alongside regional philanthropic partners, including the Maine Community Foundation and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, to identify organizations creating meaningful, long-term change.
Grant recipients are selected based on their alignment with our mission, commitment to serving diverse communities, and their ability to create sustainable solutions that strengthen the communities we call home.
Together, we're proving that when business is rooted in purpose, every home sold can help build a stronger future.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Generational Poverty + Affordable Housing
Across Northern New England, too many families are struggling to keep pace with rising housing costs. Safe, stable housing is the foundation for healthy communities, yet affordability challenges continue to put children and families at risk of housing insecurity and generational poverty.
Education
A child's opportunity shouldn't depend on their ZIP code. Across the region, schools are supporting growing numbers of students facing economic hardship, housing instability, and other barriers to learning. Investing in education helps create brighter futures for every child.
Food Insecurity
Thousands of children across Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts don't know where their next meal will come from. Access to nutritious food is essential for learning, health, and long-term success, making food security one of our region's most pressing needs.
Medical + Mental Health
Children and families across our communities continue to face challenges accessing medical and mental health care. While awareness and support have grown, many still encounter barriers to the services they need to thrive.
Current Beneficiaries
Past Beneficiaries
Our Impact
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Looking for support?
We'd love to hear from you.
If you're a local nonprofit seeking grant funding or volunteer support, we encourage you to reach out. Through the Portside Foundation and 1% Back, we're committed to partnering with organizations that strengthen the communities we serve across Northern New England.
Complete the form below to share your organization's needs, or learn more about our grant application process through the Maine Community Foundation using this link. Together, we can make an even greater impact.
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