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— Amy Smith, Healthy Homeworks
October 10

ProsperityME 2024 Block Party

Celebrate with Genesis and ProsperityME!

Every year, ProsperityME recognizes the outstanding commitment of individuals and institutions that contribute to the financial stability of new Mainers.

This year’s block party theme, “Stability Starts with Housing,” focuses on the need to develop affordable housing for immigrant families and asylum seekers arriving in Maine.

Location: University of New England Portland campus, Innovation Hall, 772 Stephens Ave., Portland

When: October 10, 2024. Registration and networking start at 4:30 pm; event program starts at 5:30 pm.

Tickets: Tickets are on sale for $75 and can be purchased online at www.prosperityme.org.

The awardees during this year’s Block Party include Genesis!

The Outstanding Community Partner Award goes to a business or community organization that partners with ProsperityME to serve our client community. This award goes to The Genesis Fund for their outstanding partnership supporting our housing development initiative and small business support. Genesis offers flexible loans and expert project guidance to transform visionary ideas into tangible assets, such as real estate to create affordable housing. Genesis promotes economic opportunity in communities that face significant barriers to prosperity. More than ever in its 32-year history, Genesis is working closely with immigrants and diverse leaders dedicated to strengthening their communities. This award also recognizes the leadership of Executive Director Liza Fleming-Ives, who is a leader in community development and housing stability. Her strategic vision and relationships with financial investors, developers, and community partners is a catalyst for The Genesis Fund’s achievements.