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.
United Way works in partnership with community partners, donors, and volunteers to support 50 local community programs and initiatives every year, serving individuals and families in Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties, Brunswick and Harpswell.
Together, we give kids the best start, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthy and connected lives.
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 Midcoast. Join us!
United Way of Mid Coast Maine opened its doors to the community in 1956, and remains a locally governed and independently run non-profit organization.
United Way is just one piece of the incredible, collective work it takes to improve lives in our community. Many of you play a role, in many important ways, to help make a difference—as donors, volunteers, partners, clients, champions, and advocates. Thank you!
We know that it will take our entire community to help meet our collective missions, and help give kids the best start, build financial stability, and ensure everyone lives a long, healthy, and connected life. Thank you for all that you have done, and continue to do, for individuals and families throughout the Midcoast. We are grateful for your support and partnership.
Your financial support makes it possible for United Way to help more than 27,000 people each year. This support helps everyone – you, your family members, friends, colleagues, employees, and neighbors. It is our hope that we not only continue to support our partners, but find ways we can collectively increase the resources and capacity we have in order to make a greater, longer-lasting impact on even more lives. Thank you for joining us in this mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities!
United Way is just one piece of the incredible, collective work it takes to improve lives in our community. Many of you play a role, in many important ways, to help make a difference—as donors, volunteers, partners, clients, champions, and advocates. Thank you!
We know that it will take our entire community to help meet our collective missions, and help give kids the best start, build financial stability, and ensure everyone lives a long, healthy, and connected life. Thank you for all that you have done, and continue to do, for individuals and families throughout the Midcoast. We are grateful for your support and partnership.
Your financial support makes it possible for United Way to help more than 27,000 people each year. This support helps everyone – you, your family members, friends, colleagues, employees, and neighbors. It is our hope that we not only continue to support our partners, but find ways we can collectively increase the resources and capacity we have in order to make a greater, longer-lasting impact on even more lives. Thank you for joining us in this mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities!
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Here is how your investment in United Way of Mid Coast Maine made a difference last year, thank you!
| 2023-2024 Community Impact Report |
Community Response Initiative
The Community Response initiative helps to support community organizations working together to respond to emerging community needs. Current projects include:
The Community Response initiative helps to support community organizations working together to respond to emerging community needs. Current projects include:
- Sagadahoc County Working Communities Challenge: helping to increase youth hopefulness.
- MaineHousing Homeless Response Service Midcoast Hub: helping to reduce and eliminate homelessness.
- Brunswick New Mainers Initiative: helping our newest neighbors have the resources they need to thrive.
Community Fund
Supporting 50 local community non-profit partners to meet their missions.
Supporting 50 local community non-profit partners to meet their missions.
2-1-1 Maine
One of United Way of Mid Coast Maine's most important ongoing initiatives is our work with United Ways throughout Maine to support 2-1-1 Maine, the free, confidential, 24-hour referral resource to help Maine people connect with information and services. 211 Maine is available 24/7/365. To get connected, Dial 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211maine.org.
One of United Way of Mid Coast Maine's most important ongoing initiatives is our work with United Ways throughout Maine to support 2-1-1 Maine, the free, confidential, 24-hour referral resource to help Maine people connect with information and services. 211 Maine is available 24/7/365. To get connected, Dial 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit 211maine.org.
Midcoast CA$H
Midcoast CA$H is a partnership of community non- and for-profit partners working together to help empower individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.
Midcoast CA$H is a partnership of community non- and for-profit partners working together to help empower individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.
VolunteerME
VolunteerME mobilizes the caring power of our community through volunteer opportunities with partners throughout the Midcoast.
VolunteerME mobilizes the caring power of our community through volunteer opportunities with partners throughout the Midcoast.
Keep ME Warm
Keep ME Warm is a statewide program to provide heating assistance funds throughout Maine. Funds are distributed throughout Maine by 211 Maine, Maine Community Action Agencies, and United Ways.
Keep ME Warm is a statewide program to provide heating assistance funds throughout Maine. Funds are distributed throughout Maine by 211 Maine, Maine Community Action Agencies, and United Ways.
