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V O L . X X N O. X X G i V i N G G u i d e 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5 58 united Ways of Maine 2015 GoAlS e focus of the United Ways in Maine is to activate community resources to improve people's lives. ere are 10 United Ways in Maine that are part of the United Way system. Each is independent, separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers. To reach their respective community goals, United Ways partner with indi- viduals, schools, nonprofit organizations, government policy makers, businesses, financial institutions, voluntary and neighborhood associations, community development corporations and the faith community. United Ways support a variety of local programs and community change strategies throughout the state — all focused on improving lives and chang- ing community conditions. Working collaboratively, the United Ways of Maine focus on early childhood development initiatives and power 2-1-1 Maine, a comprehensive statewide information and referral resource of over 8,000 health and human services available through a toll-free hotline (dial 211) that connects callers to trained call specialists who can help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GivinG oPPoRtunitieS Each year United Ways throughout Maine assist hundreds of area businesses with customized fundraising campaigns that make it easy and efficient to donate money to the local community through payroll deduction and direct giving. e campaigns are held at the convenience of the businesses. United Ways make experts available to speak with employees about the results of their donations and how they help the community. United Way staff and volunteers manage all the details of these workplace campaigns, making it an easy and rewarding experience. Call your local United Way to find out how you can participate. Direct gifts from individuals not affiliated with a workplace campaign are also critical to the success of United Way Campaigns and are a valuable and major component of each year's fundraising efforts. United Ways offer secure online giving opportunities via their individual websites. United Ways also host special events to raise funds and awareness. ese range from benefit concerts and auctions to e-waste disposal events and golf tournaments. volunteeR oPPoRtunitieS United Ways mobilize thousands of volunteers each year through its Day of Caring events and other customized volunteer opportunities such as: f CA$h Maine A collaboration of 11 statewide coalitions offers free tax preparation to quali- fied filers during the tax season and connects residents to financial education resources, including financial education and home buying workshops, Family Development Accounts (FDAs) and credit counseling. To volunteer for CA$H Maine in your community, visit your local United Way website or go to www.CA$hmaine.org. f food Pantry Project To help stock food pantry shelves, United Ways coordinate the volunteer-led Pantry Project. Shelving and boxes are supplied to organizations, schools or workplaces and volunteers along with wish lists of desired food and lists of area food pantries. Food is collected and then redistributed to pantries. f volunteer Centers ese centers are housed within United Ways to connect people to mean- ingful volunteer opportunities; provide training to volunteers and volun- teer managers to support the growth of the sector; and track the significant investments volunteers make. established: 1983 employees: 73.5 annual revenue: $20,399,454 Mission sTaTeMenT The United Ways of Maine envision a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, financial stability and healthy lives. United Ways improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good. united Way of androscoggin county 66 Ash St., Lewiston, ME 04240 (207) 795-4000 www.unitedwayandro.org Year established: 1932 Total number of employees (FTe): 5 annual contributions: $1,560,000 area served: Androscoggin County executive director: Joleen Bedard Board chair: Candace Sanborn united Way of aroostook 480 Main St., 3rd Floor Presque Isle, ME 04769 (207) 764-5197 www.unitedwayaroostook.org Year established: 1957 Total number of employees (FTe): 2 annual contributions: $489,000 areas served: Aroostook County executive director: Claudia Stevens Board president: Dan Bagley united Way of eastern Maine 24 Springer Drive, Suite 201 Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 941-2800 www.unitedwayem.org Year established: 1937 Total number of employees (FTe): 11 annual contributions: $3,000,000 areas served: Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo and Washington counties president and ceo: John Kuropchak Board chair: Lannie Moffatt united Way of Greater portland One Canal Plaza, Suite 300; PO Box 15200 Portland, ME 04112 (207) 874-1000 www.unitedwaygp.org Year established: 1928 Total number of employees (FTe): 30 annual contributions: $9,000,000 areas served: Cumberland County, except for Brunswick and Harpswell acting executive director: Carrie Zeisse Board president: Victoria Loring united Way of Kennebec Valley 121 Commercial St., Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 626-3400 www.uwkv.org Year established: 1955 Total number of employees (FTe): 4 annual contributions: $1,550,000 areas served: Southern Kennebec County executive director: Robert Gordon Board president: Christine Devine united Way of Mid coast Maine 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath, ME 04530 (207) 443-9752 www.uwmcm.org Year established: 1956 Total number of employees (FTe): 8 annual contributions: $1,901,339 areas served: Brunswick and Harpswell, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties executive director: Barbara Reinertsen Board chair: George Reichert united Way of Mid-Maine 105 Kennedy Memorial Drive, PO Box 91 Waterville, ME 04903 (207) 873-0686 www.unitedwaymidme.org Year established: 1954 Total number of employees (FTe): 4 annual contributions: $700,000 areas served: Northern Kennebec County, Somerset County and western Waldo County executive director: Elizabeth Barron Board chair-rep: Thomas Longstaff united Way of oxford county PO Box 291South Paris, ME 04281-0291 (207) 743-5833 www.uwoxfordcounty.org Year established: 1989 Total number of employees (FTe): 1 annual contributions: $118,000 area served: Oxford County executive director: Dennis Gray Board chair: Richard Clough united Way of the Tri-Valley area 232 Broadway; PO Box 126 Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-5048 www.uwtva.org Year established: 1981 Total number of employees (FTe): 2.75 annual contributions: $410,000 areas served: Franklin County and the northern Androscoggin County communities of Livermore and Livermore Falls executive director: Lisa Laflin Board president: Larissa Larrabee united Way of York county 36 Water St., Kennebunk, ME 04043 (207) 985-3359 www.buildcommunity.org Year established: 1986 Total number of employees (FTe): 7.5 annual contributions: $1,590,000 areas served: York County executive director: Barbara Wentworth Board chair: Charles Petersen