NOW OPEN AT OUR NEW LOCATION IS:
Market Place Mall
675 Main Street, Lewiston
Members Only Store
(207) 312-3810
New Mailing Address:
675 Main Street Box 5
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2 to 5
and Saturdays from 9 to 12
Located Next to
Fueled by Nutrition
Green for ME Shop
VISIT US ON FACEBOOK AT:
https://www.facebook.com/ auburnsharecenter
Mission Statement
SHAREcenter's mission is to Rescue, Reusable Resources, by recycling, reducing and diverting waste while also supporting the needs and concerns of Maine's Environment , Education and Economy .
SHAREcenter recognizes the benefits of promoting a "Circular Economy" as a positive balance of our planet's ecosystem and economy leading to a better quality of life for our children and communities.
SHAREcenter serves schools, nonprofits and some for-profit organizations through a school calendar membership program.These different groups pay a nominal annual membership fee based on their criteria.Once the membership is paid,staff are allowed to come and gather rescued "in kind" items to supplement their needs at little to mostly no additional charge to their fee.
SHAREcenter was established almost 30 years ago. We are a completely self funded program. We raise revenue through memberships, grants, fundraisers and benefactors.
Our program collects, organizes and offers rescued materials such as arts & crafts, office supplies, classroom materials, cleaning products, personal hygiene items, new clothing, school supplies, and STEAM materials to our members. We also redirect office, classroom, and household furniture along with housewares and much more out of the waste stream and into the hands of our most needy Maine residents.
SHAREcenter partners with colleges and other businesses not wanting to throw away these still valuable furnishings and supplies for lack of space by redirecting these items to schools and nonprofits with specific needs. This not only helps members but saves our donors thousands of dollars in disposal fees while alleviating the impact on climate change, creating a true win win,win!
SHAREcenter recognizes the benefits of promoting a "Circular Economy" as a positive balance of our planet's ecosystem and economy leading to a better quality of life for our children and communities.
SHAREcenter serves schools, nonprofits and some for-profit organizations through a school calendar membership program.These different groups pay a nominal annual membership fee based on their criteria.Once the membership is paid,staff are allowed to come and gather rescued "in kind" items to supplement their needs at little to mostly no additional charge to their fee.
SHAREcenter was established almost 30 years ago. We are a completely self funded program. We raise revenue through memberships, grants, fundraisers and benefactors.
Our program collects, organizes and offers rescued materials such as arts & crafts, office supplies, classroom materials, cleaning products, personal hygiene items, new clothing, school supplies, and STEAM materials to our members. We also redirect office, classroom, and household furniture along with housewares and much more out of the waste stream and into the hands of our most needy Maine residents.
SHAREcenter partners with colleges and other businesses not wanting to throw away these still valuable furnishings and supplies for lack of space by redirecting these items to schools and nonprofits with specific needs. This not only helps members but saves our donors thousands of dollars in disposal fees while alleviating the impact on climate change, creating a true win win,win!
Board Members
JONATHAN CARSLEY, BOARD CHAIR jcarsley@sharecenterme.org
MICHELE BURNHAM, SECRETARY
LAURIE DERASPE, VOLUNTEER & MEMBER AT LARGE
WE ARE LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO SIT ON OUR BOARD. THE VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY VACANT AND WE WOULD LIKE A FEW ADDITIONAL MEMBERS AT LARGE. PLEASE EMAIL THE BOARD CHAIR AT THE EMAIL ABOVE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
Membership application
If you interested in becoming a member please contact Jonathan Carsley, Membership Chair at jcarsley@sharecenterme.org
Share Center School System Application.pdf
Share Center Individual School Application.pdf
Share Center Non-Profit Application.pdf
Share Center Home School Application.pdf
2025-2026 Application pdfs coming soon. Email sharecenterme@gmail.com to have an application sent to your organization.
Share Center School System Application.pdf
Share Center Individual School Application.pdf
Share Center Non-Profit Application.pdf
Share Center Home School Application.pdf
2025-2026 Application pdfs coming soon. Email sharecenterme@gmail.com to have an application sent to your organization.
Membership Classifications & rates
Public and private School memberships: $3.00 per student and $3.00 per staff
Minimum fee: $600
Non-Profit memberships: The minimum fee: $600
For Profit memberships: Minimum fee: $1,000.
Homeschool families: $150 fee for the 1st two children and $50 fee for each additional child.
For profit Daycares: $25 per child
Minimum fee: $250
Minimum fee: $600
Non-Profit memberships: The minimum fee: $600
For Profit memberships: Minimum fee: $1,000.
Homeschool families: $150 fee for the 1st two children and $50 fee for each additional child.
For profit Daycares: $25 per child
Minimum fee: $250
2024-2025 SHARE Center Membership List
UPDATED 3/8/2025
Acadia Academy
Auburn School Dept: Auburn Middle School
Auburn School Dept: Sherwood Heights Elementary School
City of Auburn: Recreation department
Creative Works
Drop In Center (Auburn)
Evergreen Outdoor Education
Hope Family Partners
John F. Murphy Homes: ICF IID Nursing Home
Lewiston School Dept. (District Membership)
Maine School Solutions: Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
MSAD 52: Adult Ed & Community Center
MSAD 52: Turner Elementary School
MSAD 52: Leeds Central School
MSAD 52: Turner Primary
MSAD 52: Tripp Middle School
MSAD 52: Greene Central School
Pine Tree Society
Portland Diocese: St. Dominic Academy
Portland Diocese: St. John Catholic School
Portland Diocese: St. Michael School
Promise Early Education (Lewiston//Auburn)
RSU 2: Monmouth Memorial School
RSU 4: Libby-Tozier School
RSU 4: Carrie Ricker School
RSU 4: Sabattus Primary School
RSU 10 School Department
RSU 38 Maranacook County High School
Spurwink Services Lewiston/Auburn
YMCA of Lewiston/Auburn
Acadia Academy
Auburn School Dept: Auburn Middle School
Auburn School Dept: Sherwood Heights Elementary School
City of Auburn: Recreation department
Creative Works
Drop In Center (Auburn)
Evergreen Outdoor Education
Hope Family Partners
John F. Murphy Homes: ICF IID Nursing Home
Lewiston School Dept. (District Membership)
Maine School Solutions: Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
MSAD 52: Adult Ed & Community Center
MSAD 52: Turner Elementary School
MSAD 52: Leeds Central School
MSAD 52: Turner Primary
MSAD 52: Tripp Middle School
MSAD 52: Greene Central School
Pine Tree Society
Portland Diocese: St. Dominic Academy
Portland Diocese: St. John Catholic School
Portland Diocese: St. Michael School
Promise Early Education (Lewiston//Auburn)
RSU 2: Monmouth Memorial School
RSU 4: Libby-Tozier School
RSU 4: Carrie Ricker School
RSU 4: Sabattus Primary School
RSU 10 School Department
RSU 38 Maranacook County High School
Spurwink Services Lewiston/Auburn
YMCA of Lewiston/Auburn
Location
Share Center of Maine
Market Place Mall
675 Main Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Mailing Addressing has changed to:
675 Main Street Box 5
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Across from Sam's Italian and to the right of Fueled by Nutrition
Market Place Mall
675 Main Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Mailing Addressing has changed to:
675 Main Street Box 5
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Across from Sam's Italian and to the right of Fueled by Nutrition
Hours of Operation
Store Hours:
Closing for the 2024-2025 Season on Wednesday, June 11th. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 12. Please check with your building/program administrator to make that your organization's membership prior to opening week.
Regular Business Hour Share Center Members: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to noon
Green for ME Store (Closed for the Summer)
Donations: Donations are accepted during our regular business hours or by appointment. If you need an alternative time to drop off your donation, please email our staff at sharecenterme@gmail.com
Inclement Weather Policy: If the local schools are closed due to unsafe road conditions then the Share Center is also closed.
Holidays: The Share Center will be closed for holidays and all school vacation weeks.
Closing for the 2024-2025 Season on Wednesday, June 11th. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 12. Please check with your building/program administrator to make that your organization's membership prior to opening week.
Regular Business Hour Share Center Members: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 to noon
Green for ME Store (Closed for the Summer)
Donations: Donations are accepted during our regular business hours or by appointment. If you need an alternative time to drop off your donation, please email our staff at sharecenterme@gmail.com
Inclement Weather Policy: If the local schools are closed due to unsafe road conditions then the Share Center is also closed.
Holidays: The Share Center will be closed for holidays and all school vacation weeks.
Shopping Policies
Items picked up at the Sharecenter are intended to be utilized by the programs and organizations of our members, not for personal use.
Furniture is stored off site. All the furniture that comes into the center is photographed and the photographs are shared with our members on our facebook page. If you find a furniture piece that you are interested in having us pick up from one our storage unit, please email us earlier in the week and we will bring it to the center for pick up on Saturday after. Please include a copy of the photo of the item you want so that there is no confusion about what we need to pick up for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Share Center is always happy to have volunteers come in and assist us with the many essential tasks that keep our organization running. Some jobs include but are not limited to:
- Shelving donations in the store
- Assisting shoppers
- Receiving and sorting donations
- Organizing and labeling shelves
- Helping members load their materials
- Assisting with special events
Items Accepted for Donation
CLICK ON TEXT BELOW TO FOLLOW LINK:
SHARE CENTER DONATION NEEDS LIST 2025-2026
SHARE CENTER DONATION NEEDS LIST 2025-2026
Make a Monetary Donation
If you'd like to make a donation to our organization please click on the link below.
Your donation and ongoing support will help us continue to serve Maine's schools and other organizations within the community.
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Your donation and ongoing support will help us continue to serve Maine's schools and other organizations within the community.
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Sponsorship Fund
We are welcoming donations this fund to help support new schools, non-profits and other organizations with the cost of their annual membership. Online donation link coming soon.