January 2, 2009

Practicing philanthropy for a lifelong commitment

My mother always said “practice makes perfect.” While I am not perfect at anything, with a lot of practice I learned to play a passable game of tennis, and to hold my own on the basketball court. I have also had a full career “practicing” business and am now overseeing the legacy of one of Maine’s most influential yet not-well-known philanthropists, Bert Clifford.  Read more...

Larry Sterrs, Guest Columnist, Bangor Daily News

November 6, 2008

Unity Foundation Named Outstanding Foundation of the Year

Republican Journal/Village Soup article

October 29, 2008

Unity Foundation named Outstanding Foundation of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professions of Northern New England.

Unity Foundation will be recognized at the annual AFP-NNE Conference and celebration of National Philanthropy Day.

 

September 24, 2008

More than 3000 Maine Students Become Philanthropists as Jumpstart Our Youth Program Gives Kids Dollars to Give Back

A group of preschoolers enjoy their new library through the efforts of UniKids Care Club, the predecessor to Jumpstart Our Youth.

At the September 24, 2008 Launch at Point lookout in Northport, ME

L-R: Peter Taylor - Maine Community Foundation; Polly Saltonstall - Maine Community Foundation Board; Craig Larrabee - Jobs For Maine's Graduates; Laurie Osgood - UniTel;

Larry Sterrs - Unity Foundation