United Way of Mid Coast Maine:
By working together, we can help individuals and families thrive, not just survive.
United Way of Mid Coast Maine (United Way) improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Every year, we help almost 41,000 people throughout the Midcoast, and support 50 local community programs and initiatives, to give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthy and connected lives.
Since 1956, United Way has been a trusted community partner serving the towns of Brunswick and Harpswell, Lincoln, Knox, and Sagadahoc Counties. We are a locally governed and independently run non-profit organization led by a small staff and dozens of community volunteers.
Our Focus – Three Community Goals
United Way of Mid Coast Maine works to give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthy and connected lives.
Our Community Response Initiative and Community Fund represents 50 local programs and initiatives, all working together to accomplish community challenges that not one organization can solve on their own. United Way is in a unique position to bring people together—community partners, donors, and volunteers—to help non-profit organizations, schools, municipalities, and employers respond to emerging and unmet community needs, meet their missions, and support their workforce. We are an advocate and advisor, connector and convener, funder and friend.
The Community Fund supports local non-profit organizations working to help our community:
The United Way Community Response Initiative supports community organizations working together to respond to emerging and unmet community needs:
Statewide Impact with United Ways of Maine:
We envision a connected community where everyone belongs, has the resources they need, and can fulfill their potential. Investing in United Way is the best way to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Midcoast. Join us! Visit www.uwmcm.org.
United Way of Mid Coast Maine (United Way) improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. Every year, we help almost 41,000 people throughout the Midcoast, and support 50 local community programs and initiatives, to give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthy and connected lives.
Since 1956, United Way has been a trusted community partner serving the towns of Brunswick and Harpswell, Lincoln, Knox, and Sagadahoc Counties. We are a locally governed and independently run non-profit organization led by a small staff and dozens of community volunteers.
Our Focus – Three Community Goals
United Way of Mid Coast Maine works to give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthy and connected lives.
Our Community Response Initiative and Community Fund represents 50 local programs and initiatives, all working together to accomplish community challenges that not one organization can solve on their own. United Way is in a unique position to bring people together—community partners, donors, and volunteers—to help non-profit organizations, schools, municipalities, and employers respond to emerging and unmet community needs, meet their missions, and support their workforce. We are an advocate and advisor, connector and convener, funder and friend.
The Community Fund supports local non-profit organizations working to help our community:
- Access safe shelter, food, affordable healthcare, and high-quality childcare.
- Strengthen families, reduce homelessness, and prevent violence and abuse.
- Ensure vulnerable youth, adults, and seniors are supported and connected.
The United Way Community Response Initiative supports community organizations working together to respond to emerging and unmet community needs:
- Helping to increase youth hopefulness. (Sagadahoc County Working Communities Challenge Initiative)
- Working to reduce and eliminate homelessness. (Homeless Response System/Midcoast Service Hub)
- Helping our newest neighbors access the resources they need to thrive. (Brunswick New Mainers Initiative)
- Helping people make the most of their money through free tax preparation. (Midcoast CA$H Coalition)
- Mobilizing volunteers to help local non-profits meet their missions. (VolunteerME)
Statewide Impact with United Ways of Maine:
- Providing Mainers with 24/7 help and resources by dialing 211, texting a zip code to 898-211, or visiting www.211maine.org. (211 Maine)
- Emergency heating assistance throughout Maine. (Keep ME Warm)
- Helping Mainers thrive through state and federal public policy.
We envision a connected community where everyone belongs, has the resources they need, and can fulfill their potential. Investing in United Way is the best way to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout the Midcoast. Join us! Visit www.uwmcm.org.
| About United Way (Sept 2025) |
