In the year 2022 our Mid Coast Maine community is a place where people can and want to live, and in which future generations can prosper. People effectively help one another reach their full potential, through generosity, support and volunteerism.

 

The community embraces its diverse population. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in all facets of community life. Everyone is welcomed and included. Recognizing our interdependence, people care for each other, teach and learn from each other, and reach out to people who are alone or need help. People are engaged in meaningful community gatherings and celebrations. There is a healthy network of community organizations that give people a sense of ownership and opportunities to participate.

 

The basic needs of the people of Mid Coast Maine are being met more completely than ever before. Food, safe and affordable housing, essential transportation and a livable wage are available to everyone. People know where to go for help. Whatever their needs, they receive quick, friendly, effective, and barrier-free assistance.

 

The highest quality health care, mental health care, dental care, and prescription drugs are accessible to all. Wellness is fostered through effective education, prevention and action. Prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse are available to all. Support and respite are available to people who provide care for others. Support is available to people who are dying and to their loved ones.

 

This excellence in care extends to other groups as well. The needs of isolated, hurt and disabled people are identified and promptly addressed. All people in our community live free from abuse and violence. Indiviuals and communities are prepared for and able to respond to emergencies.

 

All children in Mid Coast Maine enter school ready to learn and succeed. Parents are supportive in their role by the community and helped to learn healthy parenting skills to nurture their children. Children are read to from birth. There is high-quality, affordable and accessible child care and early education for all.

 

People of all ages continue to learn and grow. Our community facilitates this lifelong learning. Students have maximum opportunity to succeed because their health, educational and social service needs are being met. Their indiviual progress is encouraged and valued. At-risk youth have mentors and other effective programs to help them become responsible members of the community. All people, and especially young people, have many choices for positive activities and learning enrichment. Virtually everyone can read. Everyone, including people with challenges and disabilities, has opportunities to reach their full potential.

 

To help make this vision possible, United Way of Mid Coast Maine continues in its mission to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.