PFPG | Who We Are | Community Involvement

Brian's Interests

Genesis Community Loan Fund
Brian is a member of the Board of Directors of the Genesis Community Loan Fund, which provides flexible, below-market financing and expert assistance to affordable housing and community groups across Maine.

American Lung Association
For over 15 years, Brian has participated in the Maine chapter's major fundraising event: the Trek Across Maine. To sponsor Brian, visit the Trek's Home Page by clicking here. From this website you can access Brian's personal page by clicking on the "Donate" link on the right hand side of the Home Page and then searching by name.

The Maine Planned Giving Council
The Maine Planned Giving Council is a statewide, independent, public charity created to encourage charitable giving in Maine through planned strategies, such as bequests, trusts, and gift annuities.

Brian served as Treasurer of the board of trustees from 2005 - 2011.

Yulia's Interests

Heifer International
Heifer International works to end hunger and poverty around the world by providing livestock and training to struggling communities in 21 countries.

Fork Food Lab
Fork Food Lab's mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy in Maine, where food entrepreneurs are supported in their quest to produce high quality and sustainable products utilizing locally sourced ingredients.

PFPG Nonprofit Giving

Each year PFPG earmarks a percentage of its profits to a selected group of charities. Following are some of the good causes we have supported over the years:

Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
The Animal Refuge League (ARLGP) provides temporary care and shelter for stray, abandoned, confiscated and relinquished animals, places them into responsible and caring homes, creates awareness and support for humane treatment of animals, and works to end animal overpopulation through education and the promotion of spaying and neutering.

Coastal Enterprises Inc.
CEI is a nonprofit organization providing financing and support for developing small businesses, natural resource industries, community facilities, and affordable housing in Maine and northern New England.

ProsperityME
The mission of ProsperityME is to enhance the lives of refugee and immigrant communities in Maine by providing financial education, classes in career and small business development, housing assistance, and college scholarships.

Good Shepherd Food-Bank
The mission of Good Shepherd Food-Bank is to provide food for those at risk of hunger by soliciting surplus food and distributing it to non-profit programs throughout Maine.

Keep ME Warm Fund
The Keep ME Warm Fund is a statewide partnership with the goal of helping Maine people stay safe, warm and secure this winter through public and private contributions, volunteerism and advocacy. The Keep ME Warm fund hopes to raise money to help those who may not be eligible for limited federal, state or local fuel assistance programs.

Maine Community Foundation
The Maine Community Foundation is a leading resource for donors seeking to provide long-term charitable support to strengthen Maine communities. Since its founding in 1983, the Foundation has distributed more than $100 million in grants and scholarships and provided leadership for several statewide initiatives.

Maine Legal Services for the Elderly
Maine Legal Services for the Elderly's mission is to provide free, high quality legal services to Maine's socially and economically needy elderly aged 60 and over.

Maine Public
Maine Public provides radio and television programming of local and national news, public affairs, and the arts.

My Place Teen Center
My Place Teen Center in Westbrook is a free, year-round after-school program for kids ages 10 - 18, specializing in at-risk youth.

NAPFA Consumer Education Foundation
The NAPFA (National Association of Personal Financial Advisors) Consumer Education Foundation (NCEF) is to empower consumers to achieve positive financial outcomes and to support fee-only financial advisors in providing objective financial guidance to consumers on a pro-bono basis.

Natural Resources Council of Maine
The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine's environment.

The Nature Conservancy, Maine Chapter
The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the diversity of life on Earth. PFPG is a member of the Maine Chapter's Corporate Conservation Council.

Portland Public Library
The Portland Public Library enriches the Greater Portland community with a diverse collection of books, audiovisual resources, access to information worldwide, and a broad spectrum of programs for all ages.

Preble Street
Preble Street's mission is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty, and to advocate for solutions to these problems.

Pro Mujer
Pro Mujer is a women's development organization that helps Latin America's poorest women to build livelihoods for themselves and their families through micro-lending, business training, and healthcare support.

SASSMM
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine's mission is to support and advocate for people affected by sexual violence, while working to prevent it in our communities.

Teens to Trails
Teens to Trails works with schools to build meaningful relationships between students, caring adults and the natural world while sharing fun outdoor experiences.