CMP hosts Third Annual Nonprofit Networking Day in Augusta

 

CMP hosted more than a dozen Maine nonprofit organizations including Mission Working Dogs, Spectrum Generations, Girl Scouts of Maine and Junior Achievement of Maine 

 

Augusta, ME — August 1, 2025 – Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., proudly hosted Nonprofit Networking Day at its Augusta headquarters with more than a dozen Maine nonprofit organizations to increase community collaboration and promote future  opportunities to volunteer across the state..  

 

Held on July 31, 2025, CMP’s Nonprofit Networking Day brought together more than 50 people from organizations including Outdoors Again, Kennebec Valley Humane Society, American Heart Association, Sweetser, Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, State YMCA Camp of Maine, Maine Discovery Museum, Mission Working Dogs, Portland Trails, Junior Achievement of Maine, Literacy Volunteers of Kennebec, Pine Tree Society, The LifeFlight Foundation, Ketcha Outdoors, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, YWCA Central Maine, Best Buddies, Give IT Get IT, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, and Greenlight Maine. 

 

“At CMP, we believe in the power of connection and community. Hosting a nonprofit networking day with more than a dozen Maine organizations is more than an event—it's a celebration of shared purpose,” said Katie Yates, Director of Community Relations for Central Maine Power. “By coming together to exchange stories, foster collaboration, and explore volunteer opportunities, we amplify the missions of our nonprofit partners and strengthen the fabric of Maine. Our commitment to these partnerships reflects our belief that when we support those who serve our communities, we all thrive."  

 

“CMP powers our mental health mission,” saidJodie Hansen, Sweetser’s Development Director. “The ability to connect with fellow nonprofits and CMP team members creates positive momentum to do good across Maine. CMP is a valuable partner, and you can tell their staff deeply care about the impact they are making through community engagements like this annual event.” 

 

Maine nonprofits had the opportunity to engage directly with CMP leaders and employees through an interactive fair, a panel discussion, and volunteer sign-up opportunities—sharing their missions, stories, and ways to get involved.