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V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I 78 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 21– 2 0 2 2 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD OFFICERS Katie Doherty, Board Vice Chair: President & CEO, Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Barbara Sweezy, Board Treasurer: Regional Retirement Trust Advisor, TD Bank BOARD MEMBERS Sue Clary: Director – Electric Supply, Central Maine Power Maria Hays: Adjunct Professor, Central Maine Community College 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: Accounting and Finance Manager, G&E Roofing Nathan Curtis: Manager, Gagnon Dental Chris Voynik: Agent, Laflin & Wolfington Realty Joseph Lajoie: VP & Treasurer, Lajoie Brothers Mike Santo: Senior Tax Manager, WIPFLi Pam Rogers: Account Executive, Cross Insurance Stephen Cooper: Controller, Team EJP Jessica Norton: Assistant VP & Operations Officer, Kennebec Savings Bank United Way of Kennebec Valley 2022 GOALS Every year United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) aims to raise more than $1.6 million for its 45 nonprofit partner programs through workplace fundrais- ing campaigns, corporate donations, and individual giving. In 2020, UWKV indi- rectly helped 18,009 people with access to health care, education and financial stability. is number excludes 24,226 Kennebec Valley people who were helped through the COVID-19 Response Fund. In total, UWKV provided support for 2 in 3 local people in 2020. is year, as our community and its people continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, UWKV raised its fundraising goal by 5 percent to support all those who are still trying to overcome hardships. UWKV and its contributors are com- mitted to the short- and long-term recov- ery of local 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 45 local nonprofits. Many workplaces allow staff to pledge contributions through simple payroll deduction, and individu- als and families may donate online at uwkv.org/give. Additionally, United Established: 1955 / Employees: 5 / Annual revenue: $1,885,079 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 unites all people and resources to improve lives in our community. SERVICE LOCATIONS Augusta, Chelsea, East Vassalboro, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Sidney, South China, Vienna, Wayne, West Gardiner, Windsor, and Winthrop. Courtney Yeager, Executive Director Amy Tardiff, Board Chair: VP and General Counsel, J.S. McCarthy Printers AT A GLANCE Way hosts several annual fundraising events, including: f Annual Golf Scramble hosted the first Monday of August is UWKV's largest fundraiser—raising an average of $18,000 each year for our nonprofit partners. In 2021, we had 25 teams play and support from 27 businesses. f UWKV's Campaign Kickoff is hosted every September, marking the offi- cial launch of the fundraising season. More than 2,500 donors and over 100 businesses pledge support each year to the organization. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES UWKV supports 45 local nonprofit pro- grams — prioritizing 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 or initiatives. Market research has shown that cor- porate community involvement helps attract, engage and retain high-performing employees. People who can impact the community through their workplace report higher satisfaction. 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 volunteers 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 U N I T E D WAY O F K E N N E B E C VA L L E Y