United IS THE WAY

United Way works with the community to quickly respond to emerging needs and tackle persistent issues, including child care, food insecurity, housing instability, and substance use.

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Day of Action

Roll up your sleeves and spend a day volunteering on June 18.

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Housing Crisis Response Fund

Create stability, opportunity, and lasting change.

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ALICE in Southern MAINE

Dig into the data on working Mainers struggling to afford the essentials

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Community Report

A snapshot of your impact in 2025 and trends in our community

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What Your Contribution Supports

Youth oppoRtunity

Helping young people realize their full potential by strengthening child care and early childhood education, out-of-school programs, family engagement, and literacy development.
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financial security

Creating a stronger financial future for every generation with adult education and job training, financial education and coaching, homelessness prevention, and free tax prep.
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healthy community

Improving health and wellbeing for all by improving food security, mental health support, substance misuse recovery and prevention, and childhood trauma prevention.
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Get Involved

There are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference.

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