Community events for women in Portland, Maine

Reimagining human connection through purposeful community events

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“Transformative.”

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"This was amazing, inspiring, and heart warming. As a single person I now feel less alone."

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"Thank you for creating this magical space. I was so inspired and impressed by the vulnerability of everyone. The ideas shared tonight just unlocked a piece of my heart."

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"I now feel hopeful about creating a community that is supportive."

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"This was incredibly beautiful. I am so grateful you brought us together."

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"You gave women a safe space to share tonight. Thank you!"

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"This was amazing and made me step out of my comfort zone."

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"Hearing from older women was the highlight of my night. So much wisdom across generations!"

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"This was such a joyful evening! Thank you!"

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"Thank you for your openness and creating this group!"

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"I can’t tell you enough how much my soul needed it! I only regret not knowing about held sooner."

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Featured in Portland City LifeStyle Magazine

Read the full “Crafting Community” article on held’s founders and event series here.