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May 5 was Giving Tuesday Now, an international "day of giving and unity" aimed at addressing needs created by the COVID-19 crisis. Mainebiz reported on a few examples of how companies and organizations are responding; our Giving Guide provides plenty of other information about where and how to help.

It's clear that Mainers and Maine businesses are generous, and we'd like to learn more about how readers across the state are selflessly taking action at this difficult time.

Have you or your business stepped up charitable giving in response to the coronavirus crisis?
Yes (69%, 42 VOTES)
No (31%, 19 VOTES)
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May 5 was Giving Tuesday Now, an international "day of giving and unity" aimed at addressing needs created by the COVID-19 crisis. Mainebiz reported on a few examples of how companies and organizations are responding; our Giving Guide provides plenty of other information about where and how to help.

It's clear that Mainers and Maine businesses are generous, and we'd like to learn more about how readers across the state are selflessly taking action at this difficult time.

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3 Comments

  • May 6, 2020

    We know the need is great and will continue step up for as long as we can, but there is a point where our capacity will be exhausted. A better remedy is accelerate the re-opening of Maine's businesses so the need is reduced or eliminated.

  • May 6, 2020

    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine is committing $352,000 to support Maine nonprofits addressing food insecurity and emergency response efforts in the state in the wake of COVID-19. Some of the organizations receiving funding include the Good Shepherd Food Bank, the South Portland Food Cupboard, and the Boys & Girls Club of Bangor. Anthem also partnered with ConvenientMD to open a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Anthem's South Portland office in the month of April.

  • Robert Feller
    May 6, 2020

    It is difficult if not impossible to try to give out charity when we have a tax and spent idiot governor who shutters your business/income and renders you and your company non-essential. I'm just worried about continuing health insurance premiums let alone giving to any charity. Handouts from D.C. aren't the long term answer; getting Mainer's back to work is. If the recalcitrant egomaniac in Augusta would reopen the state we could all get things back to where they needed to be and where they should be and then I would give to charities.