Community has always been at the heart of Brickyard Hollow. Our taprooms are gathering places for great beer, good pizza, and local causes. In early 2026, that spirit is front and center again. Our Community Nights highlight partner organizations. This quarter we are proud to work with the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter in January, Maine Children’s Home in February, and Safe Passage in March. Every visit becomes a chance to do a little good. We love seeing what a simple night out can do.
How Community Nights Maine Works at Brickyard Hollow
When we talk about community nights Maine families actually show up for, we keep the process simple. You pick a date on the calendar, find the featured partner, and join us for pizza, pints, and time together. A portion of that evening’s sales goes to the highlighted organization. A regular dinner out turns into support for neighbors, caregivers, and families across the state. Our Community Nights program has already helped raise over fifty thousand dollars for local causes, and we keep looking for ways to expand that impact.
There is no formal program you have to sit through. You show up during the event window, order your favorites, and know that part of your tab is headed straight to a mission that matters. If your school, team, or nonprofit would like to host a Community Night, we ask groups to reach out about four weeks in advance so we can plan together. You can learn more about our Community Nights program and apply to host a Community Night on our website.
Pizza with Potential: A Cozy Pizza Fundraiser Maine Can Taste
Our Pizza with Potential project started as a simple pizza fundraiser Maine families could rally around. The idea was clear. Create a seasonal special, connect it to a local partner, and send a portion of every sale back into the community. Over time, that idea has grown into a series of pizzas that raise money for childhood hunger and other important needs in Maine.
This winter, Pizza with Potential offers a cozy winter pizza. Picture a hand-stretched crust topped with spinach, roasted butternut squash, crunchy pepitas, tangy goat cheese, and a drizzle of maple dressing. All month long, one dollar from every Pizza with Potential sold goes to Maine Children’s Home. That support helps them continue their work of building and strengthening families across the state. This is a pizza fundraiser Maine families can support all month, whether you are gathering after a game or just taking a night off from cooking.
To learn more about Maine Children’s Home and the programs your slices support, you can visit the Maine Children’s Home website before you come in. If you are trying to decide which taproom is closest, you can also see our locations and menus online and pick the Brickyard Hollow that fits your plans.
Winter 2026 Community Nights Maine Schedule: Where to Join In
Here is a quick look at our Q1 schedule by month and location so you can plan ahead. For the latest updates and any additions, keep an eye on our events calendar on the Brickyard Hollow website.
January: Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter
Jan 6 – Portland
Jan 13 – New Gloucester
Jan 20 – Biddeford
Jan 27 – Yarmouth
February: Maine Children’s Home
Feb 3 – Portland
Feb 10 – Yarmouth
Feb 17 – Ogunquit
Feb 25 – Biddeford
March: Safe Passage
Mar 3 – Yarmouth
Mar 10 – Portland
Mar 17 – Brunswick
Mar 24 – New Gloucester
January Partnership: Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter supports people across the state who are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. They also support the family members and friends who care for them. The chapter offers education, support groups, a 24 hour helpline, and advocacy that helps families feel less alone in a confusing season.
During January Community Nights, a portion of your check on those dates goes to the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter. That support helps fund education, services, and research that can change daily life for Maine families. On these nights you might see volunteers in purple shirts, families gathering, or neighbors who simply want to show up for someone they love. To learn more about their work and the resources they provide, visit the Maine Chapter page online.
February Partnership: Maine Children’s Home
Maine Children’s Home is a natural fit for our local restaurant fundraising focus. This Waterville-based nonprofit has worked since the late 1800s to build and strengthen families and their children. They offer adoption services, counseling, teen parent support, and winter assistance programs that give families hope and a better quality of life.
In February, Community Night proceeds from the scheduled dates go to Maine Children’s Home, and our Pizza with Potential special keeps the support going throughout the month. It is easy to make it part of your routine. Bring the kids in after practice, meet friends for a weeknight dinner, or grab a pie to go and know you are part of a local restaurant fundraising that keeps Maine families supported. Whether you attend a Community Night or another evening, ordering the Pizza with Potential ensures that one dollar from that pie is added to the same effort. This is the kind of pizza fundraiser Maine communities can feel good about ordering again and again.
For more information about the programs you are helping fund, you can always return to the Maine Children’s Home website to learn more.
March Partnership: Safe Passage
Safe Passage is an organization working to create a world free of domestic violence and relationship abuse. Their team offers services such as a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning for people who are experiencing abuse or rebuilding after it.
By joining March Community Nights that benefit Safe Passage, you help keep those services available. You gather your people, order dinner, and catch up. Behind the scenes, a portion of your check goes toward support that can change the course of someone’s life. Bringing a friend, teammate, or neighbor can turn these evenings into a small circle of support for people who may never know your name but still feel the effect. To learn more about Safe Passage and the work you are helping fund, you can visit the Safe Passage website or follow their updates about upcoming events and ways to get involved.
How to Make the Most of Community Nights Maine
If you want to get the most out of Community Nights, a little planning goes a long way. Invite a group of friends, teammates, or coworkers so every table is full. When you come with a crowd, the night feels like a party and the impact for the featured organization grows with every check. You can also help even if you cannot attend every date by sharing the schedule with your network or inviting someone who might be shy about going alone.
To learn about Community Nights and see which organizations are coming up next, visit our Community Involvement page. If you are part of a school, team, or nonprofit that would like to apply to host a Community Night, you can apply to host a Community Night online and our team will follow up.
See You This Quarter: Let’s Keep Community Nights Maine Going Strong
2026 is packed with chances to connect. January shines a light on the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter. February pairs Maine Children’s Home with a Pizza with Potential special that lets every slice help. March focuses on Safe Passage and the survivors they stand beside. Together, these Community Nights Maine events show how much can happen when local pizza lovers and mission driven organizations share the same space. When you show up this quarter, you help keep Community Nights Maine going strong.