A portion of our proceeds goes towards supporting our Social Impact Program. Our program focuses on several key objectives:
Empower Area Youth: By offering workshops in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment, we help teens and young adults in Portland gain the tools to build successful, independent futures.
Build Connections: Our space serves as a meeting ground for emerging professionals, creatives, and business leaders. We foster an inclusive network of collaboration, where ideas flourish and relationships grow—just like our gatherings
Real-Life Opportunities: From internships to mentorships, we connect Portland youth directly with local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through hands-on experience, they gain the skills, confidence, and exposure needed to thrive in Maine’s evolving economy.
Through our Social Impact Program, we’ve partnered with the Center for Effective Public Policy (CEPP) to support community-rooted justice reform and access to opportunity. Together, we are helping build a future where every person—especially those impacted by the carceral system—has access to a thriving, purpose-filled life.
One of our most meaningful initiatives is supporting Opportunity Scholars, a project of CEPP funded by the Mellon Foundation. This program empowers individuals with lived experience in the justice system by connecting them with academic opportunities, career pathways, and community mentorship.
We provide event space and in-kind services to support program activities, helping bridge the gap between vision and action. By hosting community events, fundraisers, and milestone celebrations, we create spaces where transformation is not only possible—it’s celebrated.
Learn more about how we connect with youth, support economic empowerment, and create opportunities for real change in the Portland community.
TOGETHER, WE’RE COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND INSPIRING POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE—TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER!
The Downtown Social
128 Free St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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