As much as my artwork is grounded in Maine, so is my belief is supporting local businesses and a thriving downtown Portland. To that end, a significant amount of my returns goes towards supporting organizations that make Portland a better place to live.
Below is an incomplete list of organizations I donated to over the last year.
Portland Trails $400 print, 4 t-shirts
Portland Public Library $100
Reiche Elementary School: $500 race sponsership and $200 in merchandise donated.
DonorsChoose: $100 for library for Ms. Blayne
Big Brothers Big Sisters $350 original print
Woodfords Organization, calendars, boxes of cards, t-shirts ($94 total value)