UWKV Newsletter
News from your local United Way — February 2023
Thank you, Kennebec County!
With the overwhelming support of the entire community, United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) raised more than $1.8 million during the 2022 campaign, increasing the total that was announced last year by 1%. Sue Grenier and Nate Curtis shared a final campaign message to the community — check it out by clicking the button below.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making Kennebec County a more Hopeful community for us all!
Give.
Support your community all year long by giving a donation today—100 percent of every dollar stays local.Click here to support your friends, family and neighbors.
Volunteer.
New opportunities posted regularly on VolunteerME Kennebec Valley:
Save the date.
March 22: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, UWKV's Waterville office | 3pm
August 7: Annual Golf Scramble, Augusta Country Club | 10am | Sign-up
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Did you know that...Family Violence Project's (FVP's) helpline received more than 8,600 calls, digital dialogue and face-to-face contacts just from Kennebec and Somerset counties last year? That number excludes the 2,287 people who utilized direct services and supports from the organization.
Donations to UWKV support children and youth abuse prevention services as well as safety education for victims through FVP. Thank you for helping us create a safer Kennebec County for all individuals and families.
UWKV raises $1,841,741 for Kennebec County
AUGUSTA — UWKV announced a 2022 fundraising total of $1,841,741 on Jan. 17 — a 1% increase over what was announced last year. Campaign Co-Chairs Sue Grenier and Nate Curtis, shared this news at UWKV's Campaign Celebration at Thomas College, which attracted more than 120 people.
"This increase is absolutely incredible to see, especially when we take into account that our economy is being hit hard with inflation right now," said Grenier. "It just goes to show what an amazing community we live in, where even through tough times, our community continues to step up to take care of one another."
In August, Grenier and Curtis encouraged the community to round-up donations made last year to a higher level. At the event, the co-chairs announced that 51% of businesses and their employees have responded to the "Round Up Challenge" to date.
"This year we issued the Round Up Challenge to encourage people to up the ante a little bit, and they did not disappoint," said Curtis. "We're fortunate to live in an area where people care about their community — more than 3,500 people have donated to United Way, either through workplace campaigns or a direct gift, and it has a real impact on people's lives."
UWKV welcomes four new board members

UWKV welcomes four new members to the board of directors to serve an initial three-year term.
Sam Burdick of Hight Family of Dealerships, Bruce Osborne, a community volunteer, Kerry Smart of Thomas College, and Corey Vose of Performance Foodservice — NorthCenter —welcome to the United Way family!
Additionally, four board members were elected to serve a second three-year board term: Nona Boyink, a community volunteer, Alissa Boynton of Maine Family Planning, Nate Curtis of Gagnon Dental, and Chris Voynik of Laflin and Wolfington Realty.
UWKV opens an office in Waterville
UWKV has officially opened an office in northern Kennebec County! We are operating out of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce building at 50 Elm Street in Waterville. Please save the date for our formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 22 at 3pm (formal invitations to follow).
Waterville Office Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Thursday - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Come see us in Waterville!
Sponsor UWKV events or initiatives throughout 2023
UWKV is pleased to offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for many of our events, membership groups and initiatives throughout 2023. Thanks to the continued generosity of wonderful supporters, our events are highly visible and fun opportunities to connect with businesses and community leaders who believe in our mission, while supporting the important work of our organization.
Sponsorships include support above-and-beyond corporate and individual gifts made to UWKV. Sponsorship of events and initiatives allows UWKV to direct all fundraised dollars to the Community Care Fund, which supports more than 49 programs throughout Kennebec County focused on improving the health, education and financial stability of our friends and neighbors.
We hope you will consider partnering with us this year!
Avangrid Foundation, in partnership with Central Maine Power, awards critical funding
The Avangrid Foundation, in partnership with Central Maine Power, has awarded UWKV a grant of $10,000 to support the financial stability of new Mainers through the Capital Area New Mainers Project's (CANMP's) Better Housing Program. Through this program, CANMP supports low-income immigrant families with finding, financing and furnishing affordable housing in the Capital Area.
The Avangrid Foundation has supported many financial stability programs through UWKV over the past five years — providing critical funding to programs through Bread of Life Ministries Shelter, CA$H Maine, Literacy Volunteers, Legal Services for the Elderly and Goodwill Goodworks in addition to CANMP's Better Housing Program.
Schedule an appointment to file your taxes
Get your taxes filed for free through the Central Maine CA$H Coalition, a financial stability program that UWKV administers!
Central Maine CA$H is a partnership of non-and-for-profit partners across Kennebec and Somerset counties working together to empower individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability. Through this service, and with the help of volunteers, many low-income Mainers can file their taxes for free — receiving a larger refund!
To see if you qualify and to book an appointment, visit cashmaine.org or click the button below.
Celebrate 211 Month
United Ways of Maine is celebrating the month of February as 211 Month. We know that certain issues are hard to navigate, but specialists at 211 Maine are standing by to connect people with local resources and information. The service is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through phone, text or email.
We would also like to thank all the 211 employees and volunteers who make this service possible. 211 specialists change lives by offering caring help to find resources for food, disaster assistance, crisis counseling, health care, and housing.
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