Our Mission:
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
Our Vision:
A connected community where everyone belongs, has the resources they need, and can fulfill their potential.
A connected community where everyone belongs, has the resources they need, and can fulfill their potential.
Our Values:
Community. Compassion. Belonging. Action.
Community. Compassion. Belonging. Action.
Together, we give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthy and connected lives. Investing in United Way is the best way to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Mid Coast. Join us!
211 Maine is here 24/7 when you need support. Dial 211 or text 898-211 with your zip code to get connected to a local call specialist.
Annual Fundraising Campaign
This campaign season, United Way is asking for the community’s support to help increase participation by spreading the word, building more partnerships, and raising more funds. When you donate to United Way, you are helping your family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors get the support they need from more than 50 local community programs and initiatives. By working together, we leverage our collective support for the community—a force multiplier—to give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthy and connected lives.
Last year, United Way invested more than $1.025 million into the community through funded community partners and United Way initiatives. The community can support United Way by holding fundraising campaigns in the workplace, within their social networks, and through personal household gifts and special events. United Way is also asking individuals who have retired or changed jobs to consider renewing their pledges. Many people do not realize that their donation stops when they leave the workplace. Thank you for your support.
Last year, United Way invested more than $1.025 million into the community through funded community partners and United Way initiatives. The community can support United Way by holding fundraising campaigns in the workplace, within their social networks, and through personal household gifts and special events. United Way is also asking individuals who have retired or changed jobs to consider renewing their pledges. Many people do not realize that their donation stops when they leave the workplace. Thank you for your support.
If you are overseeing a workplace campaign, or considering one, please visit our workplace campaign page for helpful resources. If you haven't yet reached out to us, or heard from us yet, please contact us today by email or phone.
If you are looking to support United Way and are not associated with a workplace campaign, please visit our donation page. Please feel free to reach out to us by email or phone with questions.
If you are looking to support United Way and are not associated with a workplace campaign, please visit our donation page. Please feel free to reach out to us by email or phone with questions.
ALICE in Maine: A Study of Financial Hardship
United Ways of Maine have released the inaugural report “ALICE in Maine: A Study of Financial Hardship”, which shines a light on the financial hardships faced by individuals and families across the state. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) represents many of us, our family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. The ALICE in Maine report, County snapshots, and datasheets, are available at www.aliceinmaine.org. We are grateful to the John T. Gorman Foundation for providing funding for the report.
The ALICE Report reveals that households living below the ALICE threshold, including those living in poverty, represent:
• 45% of Brunswick and 37% of Harpswell
• 44% of Knox County
• 45% of Lincoln County
• 33% of Sagadahoc County
Unfortunately, this data isn’t surprising; many of us live paycheck-to-paycheck and struggle to survive and thrive. Our hope is that we can use the report to quantify and discuss the financial challenges of this critical population and continue to work together to find ways to help give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help all of us live healthy and connected lives.
The ALICE Report reveals that households living below the ALICE threshold, including those living in poverty, represent:
• 45% of Brunswick and 37% of Harpswell
• 44% of Knox County
• 45% of Lincoln County
• 33% of Sagadahoc County
Unfortunately, this data isn’t surprising; many of us live paycheck-to-paycheck and struggle to survive and thrive. Our hope is that we can use the report to quantify and discuss the financial challenges of this critical population and continue to work together to find ways to help give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help all of us live healthy and connected lives.
Here's What's Happening at United Way!
- Check out our latest newsletter for exciting events and updates.
- Watch an interview with our Executive Director, Nicole Evans, and Lincoln County Television's Community Conversations with Marva Nesbit and LincolnHealth president, and United Way of Mid Coast Maine board member, Cindy Wade.
United Way Welcomes New Board Members
We are honored to welcome new board members:
Christopher Bowe, Mid Coast-Parkview Health
Kelly Creamer, LincolnHealth (Campaign Chair)
Anne Morong, L.L.Bean
Barbara Rapoza, SERVPRO of Bath/Brunswick - Belfast/Camden/Rockland
Sarah Seames, Bowdoin College (Overview Committee Chair)
Tarra Sheerer, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Local S6
Cindy Wade, LincolnHealth
Please join us in thanking our full board for their incredible support!
Christopher Bowe, Mid Coast-Parkview Health
Kelly Creamer, LincolnHealth (Campaign Chair)
Anne Morong, L.L.Bean
Barbara Rapoza, SERVPRO of Bath/Brunswick - Belfast/Camden/Rockland
Sarah Seames, Bowdoin College (Overview Committee Chair)
Tarra Sheerer, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Local S6
Cindy Wade, LincolnHealth
Please join us in thanking our full board for their incredible support!
Sponsor United Way of Mid Coast Maine's Loaned Executive Program!
United Way of Mid Coast Maine is looking for sponsors (organizations or individuals) to support our Loaned Executive/Campaign Coordinator Program. This mission critical 11-week program helps United Way raise funds for our 50 local partner programs and initiatives. Support will help hire two temporary campaign coordinators. Sponsorship level range: $500-$5,000. Thank you for your consideration!
Thank you to Bath Savings Institution and Norway Savings Bank for pledging your support! Thank you to L.L.Bean for your continued support to provide a paid employee the opportunity to work with us as a sponsored Loaned Executive. Please join them today by contacting Nicole.
Thank you to Bath Savings Institution and Norway Savings Bank for pledging your support! Thank you to L.L.Bean for your continued support to provide a paid employee the opportunity to work with us as a sponsored Loaned Executive. Please join them today by contacting Nicole.
Here's how your investment in United Way of Mid Coast Maine made a difference last year, thank you!
| United Way of Mid Coast Maine Community Impact |
| Your Investment in United Way of Mid Coast Maine Makes a Difference |
Maximize Your Investment, Become a Sustained Donor
Have you considered becoming a sustained donor? Setting up recurring giving, either monthly or quarterly, ensures your continued support and maximizes your investment. If you are interested in becoming a sustained donor and are a:
- New donor: make your gift here, and choose a monthly or quarterly schedule.
- Current donor: please contact us at 207-443-9752 or email info@uwmcm.org
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United Way Welcomes Nicole Evans as Executive Director
January 2023
Greetings!
I am thrilled to be reaching out to you as the new Executive Director of United Way of Mid Coast Maine. It is an honor to represent and serve this incredible organization.
I stepped into the role on January 1 after celebrating Barbara Reinertsen’s retirement. We are grateful for her 30 years of dedicated service to the community. I was thankful for my time with Barbara, having joined United Way of Mid Coast Maine as Director of Development in May of 2022. Previously, I served as Executive Director for the American Red Cross Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter, and held leadership positions at Mid Coast Humane and United Way of Southern Maine. During my 12-year tenure at United Way of Southern Maine, I helped the organization build a path toward transformative community impact initiatives, launch three 10-year community-wide goals, invest millions of dollars into the community, and create a statewide initiative to increase household financial stability. In addition to my fulltime positions and volunteer Board service in Maine, I have provided counsel to businesses and non-profits across the country.
I look forward to all that we will do, together, to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Together, we can give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live long, healthy and connected lives. The future is bright!
Thank you for all that you have done to support United Way and everyone we serve. Will you join me to invest in our community?
Giving is easy:
We provide the best way to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Mid Coast by investing in more than 50 local community programs and initiatives each year. Thank you for your continued support!
I hope you will stay in touch: sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime by email or phone. I look forward to hearing from you!
Kindest regards,
Nicole Evans
Executive Director
Greetings!
I am thrilled to be reaching out to you as the new Executive Director of United Way of Mid Coast Maine. It is an honor to represent and serve this incredible organization.
I stepped into the role on January 1 after celebrating Barbara Reinertsen’s retirement. We are grateful for her 30 years of dedicated service to the community. I was thankful for my time with Barbara, having joined United Way of Mid Coast Maine as Director of Development in May of 2022. Previously, I served as Executive Director for the American Red Cross Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter, and held leadership positions at Mid Coast Humane and United Way of Southern Maine. During my 12-year tenure at United Way of Southern Maine, I helped the organization build a path toward transformative community impact initiatives, launch three 10-year community-wide goals, invest millions of dollars into the community, and create a statewide initiative to increase household financial stability. In addition to my fulltime positions and volunteer Board service in Maine, I have provided counsel to businesses and non-profits across the country.
I look forward to all that we will do, together, to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Together, we can give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live long, healthy and connected lives. The future is bright!
Thank you for all that you have done to support United Way and everyone we serve. Will you join me to invest in our community?
Giving is easy:
- Online
- Text DONATE2UW to 41444 on your mobile phone
- Send a donation to United Way of Mid Coast Maine (34 Wing Farm Pkwy, #201, Bath ME 04530)
- Using a Donor Advised Fund, an IRA, and gifts of stock
- At your workplace via payroll deduction (please contact your employer)
We provide the best way to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Mid Coast by investing in more than 50 local community programs and initiatives each year. Thank you for your continued support!
I hope you will stay in touch: sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime by email or phone. I look forward to hearing from you!
Kindest regards,
Nicole Evans
Executive Director
United Way of Mid Coast Maine values the inherent worth of every single person in our community. Our values demand that we work for equity, justice, and for everyone to be fully included. We stand opposed to all forms of discrimination or harassment, including that based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), genetics, and economic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and support affirmative action.
To read our Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy, click here.
To read our Code of Ethics, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, click here.
To read our Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy, click here.
To read our Code of Ethics, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, click here.
