October 9, 2008

WWC Receives $2500 from Maine Community Foundation

October 9, 2008 — WWC was selected to receive a $2500 grant from Maine Community Foundation in honor of MaineCF’s 25th anniversary.

Maine CF accounced the award, recognizing WWC’s 30 years of community-building. “The Centers for Women, Work and Community has played a major role in workforce development, business growth, financial education, and leadership training,” said Henry Schmelzer, the foundation’s president.

WWC is one of 16 Maine nonprofits (representing each county) that will be considered for this year’s Noyce Award for Nonprofit Excellence which will be presented at MaineCF’s “Inspiring Philanthropy” evening in Portland on November 10.