Posts Tagged: begathon

Update: We hit our goal – Thank you!!!! Begathon kicks off on Thursday, March 26th. Our goal is $55,000. Donate online here The past six months at WMPG have been marked by growth, collaboration, and meaningful storytelling. We completed our annual program reshuffle, vital to the station’s long-term health, sparking new energy and welcoming fresh voices to the airwaves. Volunteers revitalized our music library, expanded live performances, and powered projects like Local Motives Vol I supporting the USM…

On April 1, WMPG’s local music show Local Motives takes over the Portland Media Center for a high-energy, one-night-only celebration: Fool’s Last Beg – the grand finale of Begathon. Hosted at the Portland Media Center on Congress Street, the event brings together live radio, music, and a bit of April Fool’s mischief to mark the final push of WMPG’s week-long listener-powered fundraising drive. The evening will be emceed by Erin Ames of Radio Ya-Ya’s and feature a special live…

We did it!  Thank you! donate online We live in a time when so much of what we hear is driven by algorithms and automation but WMPG is proudly human. Every show on our airwaves is created by volunteers who share their own voices, stories, and music choices, not for faceless crowds, but for real people who listen and care. That connection builds trust and belonging, both on and off the air. You can hear it in…

We are excited to announce that we met our goal of $50,000 during our fall fundraiser. If you chose a t-shirt or other gift with your donation, please swing by and pick it up. We are at 92 Bedford Street. We thank you so much for your continued support. Donate!

During this fundraising drive, we want to celebrate Mainers who are doing great things in the community FRIEND-RAISING Who are the change-makers in Southern Maine?  Join WMPG to celebrate, and to connect to, Mainers who are transforming our world. Do you know someone who works tirelessly for the benefit of our community? We want to recognize them by sharing their story. Let’s give them their time in the sun! WMPG invites you to partner with…

Today, we kicked off our fall fundraiser! Every day our volunteer DJ’s and radio hosts bring passion and knowledge to WMPG. Our DJ’S curate fabulous playlists and bring you the best music that you don’t tend to hear on commercial stations. We deliver independent news and bring you great talk and public affairs shows. We train the next generation of audio producers, both from the University of Southern Maine and from our Southern Maine community….

Listeners of WMPG, USM community and people of the world!  With a few last minute donations, we surpassed our goal of $55K. Thank you to all who called in, donated online and donated in person helping us reach that $55K. We picked up new sustainer donors too. If you chose a gift, call in and grab it weekdays Mon – Fri. Thanks to our business supporters for contributing gifts and thanks to our volunteers who…

WMPG invites our listeners to once again donate to WMPG. Begathon dates are March 23 – 29 Your financial support of WMPG helps us assure that we’ll be here and making live, local, real radio for you.  There will be gifts for your donation.  Maybe your employer will match your donation ? Donate online , in person or by phone during Begathon And thank you for supporting WMPG!

Thank you, thank you to all our listeners, supporters and volunteers for putting us over our goal for this Fall’s fundraising week. We feel the love. 🙂 Thanks to Rosemont Market & Bakery , Standard Bakery , Rosemont Food, Holy Donuts for the snacks and Coffee By Design for the coffee! Keep listening!