The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, and Central Maine Power joined the Ronald McDonald House® Maine to celebrate the opening of its new outdoor play space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Portland Ronald McDonald House. The new outdoor space was made possible thanks to the Avangrid Foundation.

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“Access to a safe, welcoming place to play and connect can have a meaningful impact on the well-being of children and families facing medical challenges,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “We are proud that the Avangrid Foundation helped make this outdoor space possible and grateful for Ronald McDonald House Maine’s dedication to supporting families when they need it most.”

“When families are navigating a child’s medical journey, having a safe and joyful place to spend time together can make a tremendous difference,” said Pablo Colón, Director of Corporate Citizenship and Executive Director of the Avangrid Foundation. “We are honored to partner with Ronald McDonald House Maine to create this outdoor space where children and their families will be able to play, relax, and make positive memories while receiving the critical health care they need.”

This new play area enhances the Portland House’s outdoor space, providing an enjoyable environment for pediatric patients, their siblings, and families to play and relax together. The play area is located in the beautiful courtyard garden, which also features picnic tables, seating, and is fully enclosed, offering a welcoming space where children can play freely and safely.

“Our families often spend long, emotional days at the hospital,” said Will Groves, Portland House Director. “Having an outdoor space where children can play, and families can laugh together, is critical to the overall health of the family unit, which has a tremendous impact on the health outcomes for pediatric patients. We’re so grateful to the Avangrid Foundation, who helped us create this uplifting space for our guests.”

The Portland Ronald McDonald House can accommodate up to 32 families each night, providing free accommodation and meals for families with a child receiving mental health and medical care at nearby hospitals.

About Avangrid Foundation: The Avangrid Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that funds philanthropic investments that primarily impact communities where Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate. Since 2001, the Avangrid Foundation and its predecessors have invested more than $45 million in partnerships that focus on building sustainable, vital and healthy communities; preserving cultural and artistic heritage; advancing education; and improving people’s lives. The Avangrid Foundation is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.avangrid.com/avangrid-foundation.

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets. Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. It also owns and operates nearly 100 energy generation facilities across the United States producing more than 11 GW of power for over 3 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2026 for the eighth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com

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