ABC Program
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Ronald MacDonald House - Sue's Supper
Monthly
In 2017 we started preparing dinners as a group for families staying at the Ronald MacDonald House in Portland. The facility is a place for out-of-town families to stay as their children receive treatment at local hospitals. We prepare home-made dinners to relieve the burden on families during a stressful time.
In 2017 we started preparing dinners as a group for families staying at the Ronald MacDonald House in Portland. The facility is a place for out-of-town families to stay as their children receive treatment at local hospitals. We prepare home-made dinners to relieve the burden on families during a stressful time.
Barron Center Memory Garden
Throughout the year we visit the Barron Center to maintain their Memory Garden. In the spring we plant, in summer we weed, in fall we rake and put the garden to bed for the winter.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Spring
Altrusa awards educational scholarships to local high school and college students. We award a scholarship to a deserving student at USM, UNE, and SMCC. We also award scholarships to college bound high school seniors at Portland High School, Deering High School, and Casco Bay High School. A non-traditional scholarship may be awarded annually to a woman returning to the workforce to cover training, equipment or other financial impediments to returning to work.
Altrusa awards educational scholarships to local high school and college students. We award a scholarship to a deserving student at USM, UNE, and SMCC. We also award scholarships to college bound high school seniors at Portland High School, Deering High School, and Casco Bay High School. A non-traditional scholarship may be awarded annually to a woman returning to the workforce to cover training, equipment or other financial impediments to returning to work.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION NIGHT
Annually Each November
For the last several years, our November program meeting has been dedicated to guests and new member education. Join us for dinner to learn more about Altrusa. It's an opportunity to meet our wonderful members and find out why we love being Altrusans. Guests are welcome at every meeting, but at this meeting we make it a point to introduce new friends to Altrusa.
For the last several years, our November program meeting has been dedicated to guests and new member education. Join us for dinner to learn more about Altrusa. It's an opportunity to meet our wonderful members and find out why we love being Altrusans. Guests are welcome at every meeting, but at this meeting we make it a point to introduce new friends to Altrusa.
BOB MARLEY COMEDY SHOW BENEFITFor several years, Maine comedian, Bob Marley, son of Altrusan Marcia Marley, performed at Keeley's in Portland. The fundraiser supported our community service, literacy projects, and scholarships.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Annually Each Spring
Altrusa solicits nominations for a community Volunteer of the Year each spring. In April or May we honor the Volunteer of the Year with a $250 donation to the nominating organization in that volunteer's honor.
Altrusa solicits nominations for a community Volunteer of the Year each spring. In April or May we honor the Volunteer of the Year with a $250 donation to the nominating organization in that volunteer's honor.
Altrusa's Great Chili and Chowder Challenge
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
March 17, 2015
Altrusans brought ice cream and books to Riverton Boys & Girls Club.
Altrusans brought ice cream and books to Riverton Boys & Girls Club.
WORLD BOOK NIGHT
April 2013 & 2014
For several years we gave away books locally as part of the international project World Book Night.
http://www.us.worldbooknight.org/
Reading for pleasure is a globally recognized indicator in a huge range of social issues from poverty to mental health.
Founded in England, World Book Night brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more. Organizations and individuals hold events to celebrate the difference that reading makes to our lives, from book themed parties at home to books swaps in offices. Organizations can volunteer to hand out books from an annual list to people who don’t read for pleasure or own books.
World Book Night is celebrated on 23 April and is run by The Reading Agency.
For several years we gave away books locally as part of the international project World Book Night.
http://www.us.worldbooknight.org/
Reading for pleasure is a globally recognized indicator in a huge range of social issues from poverty to mental health.
Founded in England, World Book Night brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more. Organizations and individuals hold events to celebrate the difference that reading makes to our lives, from book themed parties at home to books swaps in offices. Organizations can volunteer to hand out books from an annual list to people who don’t read for pleasure or own books.
World Book Night is celebrated on 23 April and is run by The Reading Agency.
ALTRUSA's 85th BIRTHDAY PARTY
April 16, 2014
Portland Altrusa's Club celebrated our milestone birthday by giving away books and money to local nonprofit organizations. We also honored our Volunteer of the Year for 2014, Celena Moreau of CASA, Inc..
Portland Altrusa's Club celebrated our milestone birthday by giving away books and money to local nonprofit organizations. We also honored our Volunteer of the Year for 2014, Celena Moreau of CASA, Inc..
BOOKS & BEARS at RIVERTON SCHOOL
November 2012
Altrusans partnered with the very-well organized teachers at Riverton on the evening of November 28th for the always popular Book & Bears night for the first graders and their families. The school provided a pizza dinner, families brought desserts,
Altrusans brought books and Altrusa friend Alicia Johnston (pictured on right) told stories in her entrancing style. Approximately 35 families totaling around 70 children and parents attended the event. The school were most appreciative of our selection of books. It was apparent to those at the event how much the teachers and principal invest in the children. |
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BOOKS and BREAKFAST
Our fabulous community program came to Westbrook!
What? Free breakfast, books, storytelling, making, bookmarks
Who? Westbrook 1st graders and their families Where? Westbrook Community Center When? Saturday Oct 27, 2012 9:00-11:00am |
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ROOT CELLAR Donation for
WORLD LITERACY DAY - Sept 2012
We refilled the
Altrusa bookcase
with books which
they received
just in time for
school opening!
Altrusa bookcase
with books which
they received
just in time for
school opening!
INDIAN ISLAND Boys and Girls Club Donation
Summer 2012 saw 200+ books delivered to the Penobscot Nation Boys & Girls Club on Indian Island in Maine. Over 100 students of all ages benefited from books that went into their center and into their homes.
What a delight to see their enjoyment from the reading material and their excitement at receiving!
What a delight to see their enjoyment from the reading material and their excitement at receiving!