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V O L . X X V I N O. X X I I 84 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 21 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD MEMBERS Amy Tardiff, Board Vice-Chair and Vice Chair Human Resources: VP and General Counsel, J.S. McCarthy Printers Barbara Sweezy, Board Treasurer: Regional Retirement Trust Advisor, TD Bank Maria Hays: Adjunct Professor, Central Maine Community College Bruce Osborne: Commission Field Investigator, State of Maine Eric Lind: Community Volunteer Nona Boyink: Community Volunteer Alissa Boynton: Human Resource Manager, Maine Family Planning Paula Lacasse: Office Manager, Augusta Fuel Company Jennifer Jacques: General Manager, G & E Roofing Nathan Curtis: Manager, Gagnon Dental Chris Voynik, Board 2020 Campaign Chair: Agent, Laflin & Wolfington Realty Susan Clary: Director — Electric Supply, Central Maine Power Joseph Lajoie: VP & Treasurer, Lajoie Brothers Katie Doherty: President & CEO, Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Pam Rogers: Account Executive, Cross Insurance Greg Boyd: President & CEO, Alternative Manufacturing, Inc. United Way of Kennebec Valley 2021 GOALS Every year United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) aims to raise more than $1.5 mil- lion for its 50 nonprofit partner programs through workplace fundraising campaigns, corporate donations, and individual giving. In 2019, UWKV indirectly helped 24,694 people with access to basic needs, education, health care and financial stability—pro- viding support for 33 percent of the Ken- nebec Valley population. is year, with the onset of COVID-19, UWKV plans to help more people than ever before. In the first six months of the pandemic alone, UWKV supported an additional 24,000 people. UWKV and its contributors are committed to the short- and long-term recovery of nonprofits. Together, we will ensure that homebound seniors continue to receive meal deliveries, shelters can keep their doors open, and children have access to educational tools and resources. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Every fall, UWKV runs an annual fun- draising campaign to support 50 local nonprofits. Many workplaces allow staff to pledge contributions through simple payroll deduction, and individuals and families may donate online at uwkv.org/ give. Additionally, United Way hosts two major annual fundraising events: f UWKV's Campaign Kickoff in Sep- tember marks the official launch of Established: 1955 / Employees: 4 / Annual revenue: $1,728,985 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 86% individual contributions 13% corporate donations 1% foundations CONTACT 121 Commercial St. Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 626-3400 uwkv.org UnitedWayKV @UnitedWayKV MISSION STATEMENT United Way of Kennebec Valley serves the community by identifying human care needs, raising and allocating funds to meet those needs and encouraging volunteers to participate in community service. SERVICE LOCATIONS Southern Kennebec County: Augusta, Chelsea, East Vassalboro, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Sidney, South China, Vienna, West Gardiner, Windsor, and Winthrop Courtney Yeager, Executive Director Jessica Norton, Board Chair: Assistant Vice President & Operations Officer, Kennebec Savings Bank AT A GLANCE fundraising season, when more than 3,000 donors and over 100 businesses will pledge to support the organiza- tion. is event also encourages the public to donate basic needs items and food for area nonprofits. f UWKV 's Annual Golf Scramble just celebrated its 50th anniversary and is the organization's largest fun- draiser. e event attracts more than 100 golfers to the Augusta Country Club and includes an online auction open to the public. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES UWKV supports 50 local nonprofit programs—focusing on financial stabil- ity, education, and health needs. Many businesses partner with United Way to host annual workplace campaigns, giv- ing their employees an opportunity to support the community through payroll deduction. Businesses can give back to the Kennebec Valley community by host- ing a campaign; donating a dollar a day through the 365 Small Business Circle; or sponsoring one of the organization's many events and/or initiatives. Market research has shown that corporate community involvement helps attract, engage and retain high- performing employees. People who can impact the community through their workplace report higher satisfac- tion. In Maine, local business support is imperative to the United Way's success. For more information, visit uwkv.org. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES UWKV provides the VolunteerME Ken- nebec Valley portal to help local volun- teers and nonprofits find each other in central Maine. If you have a little time, a lot of time, or just a passion for helping out, there is a place for you. To explore opportunities with UWKV and dozens of additional nonprofits, visit uwkv.org/ volunteer. P H O T O S / C O U R T E S Y O F L E D G E H I L L P H O T O G R A P H Y United Way of Kennebec Valley staff A volunteer from Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels program, a United Way of Kennebec Valley partner, is shown here working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.