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Often referred to as a "safety net," financial stability includes access to basic needs during times of personal crises.
Financial stability is not a simple, one-step process. Many are walking a financial tightrope, and United Way helps broaden that tightrope into a path making it less likely that people will fall. the work United Way does to increase financial stability has benefits that ripple throughout the community.

It is good for everyone when a family stays in their home during a serious life transition like a job layoff or illness. United Way partners with organizations that help people stay on their feet or get back on their feet, provide emergency assistance, and help promote financial independence. Our whole Mid Coast community wins when our neighbors have access to basic needs and the resources to build a stable and hopeful future.

HELPING PEOPLE GET BACK ON THEIR FEET

Helping people with a hand up, not a hand out. United Way supports programs that help make sure people have stability when the unknown happens. Whether an unexpected job loss, a sick family member, or other costly event - United Way wants to help people in our community get through the tough times.
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  • Diaper Project
  • Habitat for Humanity  / 7 Rivers Maine
  • Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
  • Spectrum Generations - Meals on Wheels
  • People Plus
  • Tedford Housing

PROVIDING EMERGENCY NEEDS

United Way partners with other nonprofits, businesses, government, and the public to provide emergency assistance to food, shelter, medical care, and fuel to our neighbors in need. In conjunction with our partners, we work to ensure that those receiving services are provided with the information, referral resources, and support they need to address their current crisis and access to the building blocks of future financial stability.
  • American Red Cross of Central & Mid Coast Maine
  • Food Security Coalition
  • Emergency Food, Fuel and Homelessness Prevention
  • Emergency Food and Shelter Program
  • Good Shepherd Food Bank
  • Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
  • Spectrum Generations - Meals on Wheels
  • The Salvation Army

PROMOTING FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

Knowledge is power. United Way is committed to supporting programs that help people learn how to manage their money and reduce avoidable financial problems.