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# United Midcoast Charities

Leading supporter of nonprofits in Knox and Waldo Counties serving in the areas of food, housing, health and safety, and economic security.

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- [Rising Tide Party & Silent Auction Returns August 20](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/rising-tide-party-silent-auction-returns-august-20/) - A beautiful summer evening. Great food and drinks. Live music. Exciting auction packages. And a gathering of people who care deeply about the future of our community. Join United Midcoast Charities on Thursday, August 20, at Riverside Farm & Learning Center in Searsmont for the annual Rising Tide Party & Silent Auction. Guests will enjoy an elegant
- [Big-League Fundraising Tools for Even the Smallest Nonprofits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/big-league-fundraising-tools-for-even-the-smallest-nonprofits/) - Many of the fundraising tools used by larger nonprofits are out of reach for smaller organizations. United Midcoast Charities helps level the playing field through its Resource Library, which provides local 501(c)(3) nonprofits free access to professional fundraising and grant research tools. Organizations can use Candid Search to identify grant opportunities, research funders, and strengthen
- [Helping Neighbors Stay Safe & Independent at Home](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/helping-neighbors-stay-safe-independent-at-home/) - When illness, injury, or aging makes everyday life more challenging, having the right equipment can help people stay safe, comfortable, and independent at home. Through its Medical Equipment Lending Library, United Midcoast Charities grantee partner CADNA (Camden Area District Nursing Association) provides free access to durable medical equipment and personal care items for community members
- [Many Paths to Support, One Stronger Community](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/many-paths-to-support-one-stronger-community/) - There are many ways to support United Midcoast Charities and the nonprofit organizations strengthening our community each day. In addition to online donations, donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, gifts of stock, workplace giving, and estate and legacy gifts, UMC also accepts in-kind donations that can help advance our mission throughout the year. In-kind gifts may
- [BE THE TIDE - VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Dr. Cliff Dasco, Knox Clinic](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/be-the-tide-volunteer-of-the-month-dr-cliff-dasco-knox-clinic/) - Every month, United Midcoast Charities' Be the Tide -- Volunteer of the Month collaboration with 105.5 The Wave brings you the story of someone who shows up, rolls up their sleeves, and makes a difference. A volunteer joins us in the studio, along with the nonprofit that nominated them, to talk about why the work
- [SUPERPOWERS IGNITED!](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/superpowers-ignited/) - Our recent Volunteer Recruitment Expo was a reminder of something we already believed: this community doesn't wait to be asked twice. Nonprofits and prospective volunteers filled the room, and the range of talent and experience on both sides was genuinely impressive. Every skill, every background, every passion had a place. One nonprofit summed it up
- [FINANCIAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/financial-education-partnership/) - Nonprofit organizations across our region are seeing growing demand for financial literacy and financial stability support, but creating high-quality educational programming internally can be costly and time-intensive. United Midcoast Charities is pleased to help share a collaborative opportunity that allows local organizations to expand services for the people they serve without having to build those
- [The Human Side of Communication: What AI Can't Replace](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/the-human-side-of-communication-what-ai-cant-replace/) - Earlier this month, UMC hosted one of its most engaging LEARN@UMC workshops yet. "The Human Side of Communication: What AI Can't Replace" brought together nonprofit staff and volunteers for a hands-on session focused on something that never goes out of style: the power of a real human voice. The workshop was led by Stephen Moro, a retired
- [Grantee Spotlight: Belfast Soup Kitchen's Kindness Community Market Expands](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/grantee-spotlight-belfast-soup-kitchens-kindness-community-market-expands/) - The Kindness Community Market at Belfast Soup Kitchen has a new home, and it reflects just how far this vital resource has come. United Midcoast Charities was honored to join BSK Executive Director Cherie Merrill and her team recently for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the Market's move into its own dedicated building on the BSK
- [Your Skills Can Make A Difference](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/your-skills-can-make-a-difference/) - United Midcoast Charities invites community members with professional skills or specialized knowledge to share their expertise through our LEARN@UMC workshop series. LEARN@UMC brings practical, high-quality training directly to nonprofits serving Knox and Waldo Counties. Many of the organizations doing essential work in our region are small and rural, and traveling hours to attend workshops and professional
- [What's Your Superpower?](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/whats-your-superpower/) - People across the Midcoast often ask the same question: How can I help? This spring, United Midcoast Charities is making it easier than ever to find the answer. On April 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., UMC will host its Spring Volunteer Expo at the Flanagan Community Center gymnasium in Rockland. The event brings together dozens of local nonprofit
- [You Tell Us Who Deserves This Year's Rising Tide Award!](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/you-tell-us-who-deserves-this-years-rising-tide-award/) - We all know someone who makes the Midcoast a better place. They’re the volunteers who show up week after week, the neighbors who step in when things get hard, the connectors who bring people together, and yes—the donors whose generosity helps make meaningful work possible. These are the people who create a rising tide for our community.
- [Strengthening Our Community: 2026 Grant Application Window Opens March 1](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/strengthening-our-community-2026-grant-application-window-opens-march-1/) - At United Midcoast Charities, we believe a thriving community is built by people — and supported by strong local nonprofits. We are proud to announce that our 2026 Grant Cycle will officially open on Sunday, March 1. Whether it’s putting food on a neighbor’s table, ensuring a safe place to sleep, or providing the health services families
- [Thank You For Making 12 Days of Giving So Special](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/thank-you-for-making-12-days-of-giving-so-special/) - This December, United Midcoast Charities was thrilled to see a longtime tradition take new shape with our reimagined 12 Days of Giving. Expanding our former Day of Giving created more opportunities to shop local, give local, and support the Midcoast nonprofits and neighbors who rely on a strong community safety net. Twenty-six local businesses participated, each giving
- [A Powerful Start to LEARN@UMC in 2026](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/a-powerful-start-to-learnumc-in-2026/) - Our January LEARN@UMC workshop, Storytelling for Impact, led by journalist Elaine Appleton Grant, was an inspiring and highly engaged session. Participants showed up ready to work, share, and reflect, and they gave it their all. The conversation was interactive from start to finish, with thoughtful questions, honest discussion, and real-time practice that pushed everyone to
- [UMC Featured on Inaugural Good Morning Rockland Radio Show](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-featured-on-inaugural-good-morning-rockland-radio-show/) - Big congratulations to WRFR 93.3 on launching their brand new Monday morning show, Good Morning Rockland! UMC is honored to have had our Executive Director, Becca Gildred, as their very first guest. Check out the show to learn more about UMC and hear about our upcoming events. Hosted by Janet Brown and John Burns, Good
- [Waldo County Emergency Food Summit](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/waldo-county-emergency-food-summit/) - On October 31, Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) hosted its Emergency Food Summit in Belfast—a gathering of nonprofits, food pantries, schools, municipal and faith‑based leaders, and community partners working to address food insecurity across Waldo County. The summit comes at a critical moment: many households face uncertainty as food assistance programs shift and benefits change. Collaboration in action
- [Community Volunteer Hub](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/community-volunteer-hub/) - We’re excited to announce the launch of United Midcoast Charities’ Community Volunteer Hub, a new tool designed to make volunteering easier and more effective across our region. We’ve heard consistently from nonprofits that finding and matching volunteers is a challenge — and from community members who want to help but aren’t sure where to start. The
- [12 Days of Giving](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/12-days-of-giving/) - This December, United Midcoast Charities was thrilled to see a longtime tradition take new shape with our reimagined 12 Days of Giving. Expanding our former Day of Giving created more opportunities to shop local, give local, and support the Midcoast nonprofits and neighbors who rely on a strong community safety net. Twenty-six local businesses participated, each giving
- [Unlocking Fundraising Success: UMC’s October LEARN@UMC Workshop with CCS Fundraising](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/unlocking-fundraising-success-umcs-october-learnumc-workshop-with-ccs-fundraising/) - United Midcoast Charities successfully hosted its October LEARN@UMC workshop, Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization, bringing together nonprofit leaders, board members, and development staff for a highly engaging and practical learning experience. Led by Sarah Emerson, Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, the session provided attendees with clear, actionable guidance on
- [Otter Tee Auction Raises $1,450 for UMC’s Urgent Needs Grant Pool](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/otter-tee-auction-raises-1450-for-umcs-urgent-needs-grant-pool/) - United Midcoast Charities recently hosted a special Otter Tee Auction after a generous local community member donated one of the newly reissued Otter T-shirts that gained national attention after being worn by Taylor Swift and sparking millions in charitable giving. The shirts sold out almost immediately and are now extremely difficult to find, creating a
- [UMC Holds Waldo County Volunteer Recruitment Expo](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-holds-waldo-county-volunteer-recruitment-expo/) - United Midcoast Charities successfully hosted the Waldo County Volunteer Recruitment Expo at the Waldo County YMCA in Belfast, bringing together nonprofit organizations and community members eager to get involved and give back. The free, public event created a welcoming space for attendees to meet directly with nonprofits serving Knox and Waldo Counties, learn about a
- [UMC Records First Be the Tide Volunteer of the Month Radio Segments with 105.5 The Wave](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-records-first-be-the-tide-volunteer-of-the-month-radio-segments-with-105-5-the-wave/) - United Midcoast Charities recently recorded its first-ever Be the Tide – Volunteer of the Month radio segments as part of its collaboration with 105.5 The Wave, marking an exciting milestone for the program. The November and December segments were recorded in the studio with Don Shields and will air regularly on the station. November’s segment
- [UMC hosts 3rd Annual Gingerbread Spectacular](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-hosts-3rd-annual-gingerbread-spectacular/) - What a joyful weekend at United Midcoast Charities’ Gingerbread Spectacular, held during Camden’s Christmas by the Sea! We loved welcoming community members who stopped in to admire the creations, vote for favorites, learn more about UMC, and snap a photo with our giant gingerbread man. Thank you to everyone who baked, built, visited, voted, bid,
- [UMC partners with American Flatbread for their December Pizza for a Cause Night](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-partners-with-american-flatbread-for-their-december-pizza-for-a-cause-night/) - United Midcoast Charities was proud to be named a beneficiary of American Flatbread Rockport’s ongoing Pizza for a Cause program, which regularly supports local organizations through community fundraising nights. To add a little extra fun, UMC encouraged an Ugly Sweater twist, inviting community members to lean into the season while enjoying pizza or takeout. The
- [Eat, Drink & Be Generous](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/eat-drink-be-generous/) - August 22, 2024, UMC honored partner agencies & celebrated the generous supporters who make this work possible at a lovely gathering at the Belfast Yacht Club.
- [United Midcoast Charities Creates New Award in Memory of Sani Fogel](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-creates-new-award-in-memory-of-sani-fogel/) - CAMDEN – August 31, 2023 -– United Midcoast Charities celebrated the extraordinary life of past board member and friend Sani Wolf Fogel during its annual summer event on August 22. UMC board members, staffers, and supporters gathered at the Megunticook Golf Club in Rockport to present the organization’s inaugural award for Philanthropic Excellence to her
- [Christopher Beebe Receives 2025 Award for Philanthropic Excellence](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/christopher-beebe-receives-2025-award-for-philanthropic-excellence/) - United Midcoast Charities announces Christopher Beebe the recipient of the 2025 Award for Philanthropic Excellence at its annual Rising Tide event.
- [Record $650,000 Distributed to Support Safety Net](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/record-650000-distributed-to-support-safety-net/) - United Midcoast Charities Distributes Record $650,000 to Local Nonprofits at Annual Grantee Breakfast; Event Highlights Collaboration Between Philanthropy, Journalism, and Nonprofits Camden, Maine — September 17, 2025 — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) marked a moment of celebration yesterday as it distributed a record $650,000 in grants to 43 local nonprofits at its annual Grantee Breakfast.
- [Permission to Pause: A Different Kind of LEARN@UMC](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/permission-to-pause-a-different-kind-of-learnumc/) - On June 18, we tried something new. Instead of another skills-based training or panel discussion, LEARN@UMC invited nonprofit leaders across Knox and Waldo Counties to do one radical thing: intentionally practice self-care. It was a 90-minute window set aside for intentional self-care—no Zoom link, no agenda, no to-do list. Just time to be. The work
- [UMC Hosts Successful Volunteer Recruitment Expo](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-hosts-successful-volunteer-recruitment-expo/) - On Tuesday, March 11 United Midcoast Charities brought the community together for its Volunteer Recruitment Expo at the Flanagan Center in Rockland. Community members interested in volunteering were greeted by representatives from dozens of local organizations looking for support. Attendees explored how their passions and skills could best align with volunteer opportunities while engaging directly
- [United Midcoast Charities Awards $500,000 in Grants to Nonprofits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2017grantawards/) - Recipients gather in Belfast for networking breakfast United Midcoast Charities (UMC) marked the awarding of $500,000 of grants this year to more than 50 nonprofit organizations in Knox and Waldo counties with a networking breakfast at the Belfast Boathouse on September 29. The Breakfast for Champions was generously sponsored by Allen Insurance and Financial and Bangor Savings
- [New Executive Director](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/exec-dir/) - Megan L. Williams of Rockland will join United Mid-Coast Charities as the organization’s first-ever executive director. “Megan is the right person at just the right time for us,” said John Viehman, president of UMCC’s Board of Directors. “She has a passion for social services, is a great collaborator, a natural leader. She’ll be key to
- [Why Donate to UMC?](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/poor-children-donation-4/) - People often ask about the advantages of donating to United Midcoast Charities. Here are some reasons why it can be the best way to make an impact in Knox and Waldo counties: Simplicity United Midcoast Charities is your "one-stop shop” for all of your charitable giving needs. It’s an easy and effective way to support
- [Rockland and Camden Shops Support UMC with Days of Giving](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/rockland-and-camden-shops-support-umc-with-days-of-giving/) - The holiday spirit is thriving in Rockland and the Camden area, where businesses in each town have set aside a Saturday in December to contribute to United Midcoast Charities (UMC) in support of the work of local nonprofit organizations. Rockland will host a Day of Giving on December 2, and the Camden area will follow
- [United Midcoast Charities Named “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit”](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-named-2017-top-rated-nonprofit/) - United Midcoast Charities announced that it has recently been named a “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. United Midcoast Charities (UMC) provides grants to more than 50 nonprofit organizations Knox and Waldo counties that help residents in need with essential services. “We are honored to be
- [United Midcoast Charities Awards $500K in Grants at Community Celebration](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2018grantsdance/) - We are pleased to announce our 2018 grant awards of $500,000 to more than 40 nonprofit organizations in Knox and Waldo counties. A community celebration, "Grants and Dance," marked the occasion on Sep. 20 at the Rockport Opera House, where an awards ceremony was followed by dancing to music provided by The Right Track. Highlights
- [United Midcoast Charities named Top-Rated Nonprofit for Second Year](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/top-rated-second-year/) - UMC is pleased to announce its designation as a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews UMC received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients. This is the second consecutive year in which UMC has
- [UMC Awards $500,000 in Grants to 39 Local Agencies](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-awards-500000-in-grants-to-39-local-agencies/) - CAMDEN—In its 80th year, the Board of United Midcoast Charities announced this year’s grants will provide $500,000 to 39 agencies providing the basic needs of food, housing, health & safety, and economic security to residents here in Knox and Waldo counties. “Thanks to the strong support from our donors,” said UMC President John Viehman, “we
- [UMC Grant Application Window Open March 1 - March 31](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-grant-application-window-open-march-1-march-31/) - United Midcoast Charities (UMC) is excited to announce our annual grant application window opens on March 1. Nonprofit organizations serving the residents of Knox and Waldo County in the areas of food, housing, health and safety, and economic security are invited to apply. “I'm honored to be stepping into the role of Grant Committee
- [UMC Hosts Nonprofit Grant Writing Workshop](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-hosts-nonprofit-grant-writing-workshop/) - On Wednesday, February 12, UMC partnered with Rebecca Green of Amplify Nonprofit Consulting in Waterville, Maine to present a workshop on Grant Writing for Nonprofits. Rebecca is an experienced administrator, educator, and writer who combines versatile communication skills with an insider’s knowledge of successful nonprofit management. She has experience working with social services, youth development,
- [8th Annual Day of Giving](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/8th-annual-day-of-giving/) - Local businesses from Searsport to Thomaston unite to support United Midcoast Charities 8th annual Day of Giving during the 2024 holiday shopping season.
- [2nd Annual Gingerbread Contest](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2nd-annual-gingerbread-contest/) - 41 entries and hundreds of attendees enjoyed creative gingerbread creations at UMC's 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest, Camden
- [New Tools Provide More Than $250,000 in Added Value for Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/new-tools-provide-more-than-250000-in-added-value-for-grantees/) - Nonprofits can now access Foundation Directory Pro (FDP) and GuideStar Pro through the Candid Community App at the United Midcoast Charities (UMC) offices in Camden. As a Funding Information Network Location, UMC can help nonprofits access hundreds of thousands of potential funders. Previously, those without a pro subscription would have to go to Portland to
- [2024 Grantees Announced](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2024-grantees-announced/) - September 11, 2024 - UMC distributed $630,000 to 42 nonprofits making up the backbone of the community safety net in Knox and Waldo Counties.
- [Advocating for Hope & Kindness](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/advocating-for-hope-kindness/) - United Midcoast Charities Annual Grantee Breakfast to Participate in Live, Virtual Global Conversation on Advocating for Hope and Kindness On September 11, during National Compassionate Leadership Week, author and philanthropist Donato Tramuto, of the TramutoPorter Foundation, will host a live conversation at United Midcoast Charities’ Annual Grantee Breakfast Celebration sponsored by the Samoset Resort in
- [Dinner in 30 Minutes or Less with AIO Meal Kits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/dinner-in-30-minutes-or-less-with-aio-meal-kits/) - AIO's successful meal kits offer anyone who is stumped for what to cook for dinner everything they need to prepare a meal. And, you can try before you buy!
- [Baking for a Better World](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/baking-for-a-better-world/) - Local middle school change makers raise more than $200 for long-time United Midcoast Charities grantees to help our neighbors in need.
- [How to prepare for a Heat Wave](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-heat-wave/) - Partner Agency American Red Cross of Northern New England shares how to prepare for extreme heat, plus where to find cooling centers this week.
- [Two Food Programs Announced for Summer](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2-food-programs-announced-for-summer/) - Sun Bucks and Maine Harvest Bucks look to connect hungry kids with healthy food at farm markets this summer allowing parents to stretch how far their $ can go.
- [Midcoast Habitat Dedicates Emily's Way at Firefly Field](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/midcoast-habitat-dedicates-emilys-way/) - Emily's Way will forever lead individuals to homes, hope and community at United Midcoast Charities Grantee, Midcoast Habitat's subdivision.
- [Funding Available for Knox County Emergency Food and Shelter Program](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/efspappsopen/) - UMC has convened a Local Board and applications are now open for Federal Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) funding. Knox County was awarded $29,912 through the current EFSP and CARES funding cycle to provide resources to local organizations that meet emergency food and shelter needs. EFSP and CARES funding will support special emergency assistance in
- [John Viehman Named United Midcoast Charities Executive Director](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/john-viehman-named-united-midcoast-charities-executive-director/) - We're pleased to announce that the board of United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has selected John Viehman as its new executive director. Viehman has had a long publishing and broadcasting career while also engaging in many community activities. His magazines and two PBS series, “Trailside” and “Anyplace Wild,” received multiple National Magazine Awards and Emmy nominations, and he has frequently
- [UMC Launches Stimulus Drive to Aid Those in Need](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-launches-stimulus-drive-to-aid-those-in-need/) - CAMDEN – March 15, 2021 – As recently announced stimulus payments arrive, many individuals and families will find relief from pandemic-related financial challenges. But if you receive money you do not need, United Midcoast Charities offers this solution: Donate part or all of your stimulus check to UMC. One hundred percent (100%) of all contributions
- [2021 Grantees Announced: 34 nonprofits awarded total of $464,750](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2021-grantees-announced-34-nonprofits-awarded-total-of-464750/) - CAMDEN – July 27, 2021 – United Midcoast Charities has awarded $464,750 to 34 nonprofits that address the most basic needs for food, housing, health and safety, and economic security in Knox and Waldo counties. UMC’s grants committee selected the recipients after a thorough competitive review that used an accelerated, online grant application process developed last year in
- [United Midcoast Charities Welcomes New Executive Director](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-welcomes-new-executive-director/) - Becca Gildred hired as executive director at United Midcoast Charities. Becca brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit world. For the last 8 years
- [UMC Selected For Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-selected-for-hannaford-bloomin-4-good-program/) - CAMDEN, Maine - Brighten your day with a bouquet that gives back to the local community! The Camden Hannaford has chosen United Midcoast Charities (UMC) as the benefiting non-profit in the store's brand-new Bloomin' 4 Good Program in August. For every $11.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet purchased from the store at 145 Elm Street, UMC
- [75+ Local Businesses Support “Day Of Giving”](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/45-local-businesses-support-day-of-giving/) - The Annual Day of Giving on Saturday, December 18 showcased more than 75 area businesses who, in partnership with United Midcoast Charities, supported dozens of Midcoast nonprofits in Knox and Waldo Counties. Residents who still needed to do their holiday shopping or enjoy a Yuletide meal visited these community-minded retailers and restaurants in Camden, Rockland,
- [United Midcoast Charities Announces 42 Grant Recipients for 2023](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-announces-42-grant-recipients-for-2023/) - CAMDEN— September 13, 2023 – United Midcoast Charities has awarded grants totaling $597,000 to 42 agencies providing the basic needs of food, housing, health & safety, and economic security to residents of Knox and Waldo counties. “We’re beyond proud to be supporting local nonprofits for more than 81 years,” said UMC President John Viehman, “and
- [United Midcoast Charities’ Annual “Day of Giving” Sets New Record!](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-annual-day-of-giving-sets-new-record/) - CAMDEN – United Midcoast Charities’ annual “Day of Giving” was held this past Saturday, December 9, and a record-setting 88 local retailers and restaurants from Thomaston to Belfast donated part of the day’s proceeds to support more than 40 agencies in Knox and Waldo counties providing essential services in UMC’s focus areas of food, housing, health
- [2024 Grant Applications to Open at United Midcoast Charities](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2024-grant-applications-to-open-at-united-midcoast-charities/) - Information about our grant cycle for aplicants.
- [United Midcoast Charities announces new Board Member](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-announces-new-board-member/) - CAMDEN, Maine – United Midcoast Charities recently announced the addition of Larrain Slaymaker to its Board of Directors. Larrain has lived in Hope Maine for over forty years and has worked with a wide range of businesses, non-profits, government, and community organizations over her career. She has operated several marine businesses and currently owns and
- [UMC Convenes Local Board to Distribute EFSP and CARES Funds](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-convenes-local-board-to-distribute-efsp-and-cares-funds/) - UMC is convening the Local Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to distribute federal funding for emergency food and shelter in Knox County. These funds will be made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The Emergency Food and
- [UMC Partners with Full Plates Full Potential to Feed Kids](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-fpfp-feed-kids/) - UMC recently partnered with the statewide student hunger prevention organization, Full Plates Full Potential, to help provide grants to school districts in Knox and Waldo counties. UMC’s new Rapid Response Fund (RRF) has made this funding possible as hunger rates are expected to soar due to the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Making
- [United Midcoast Charities Awards $442,000 in Grants to Meet Essential Needs](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc2020grants/) - Funding for Knox and Waldo Counties Photo courtesy Penobscot Bay YMCA Caption: Penobscot Bay YMCA received a 2020 UMC grant to help provide access to childcare for Knox County and Lincolnville residents. UMC has expedited our annual grants review process to award $442,000 to 32 nonprofits in Knox and Waldo counties earlier than usual to
- [United Midcoast Charities Awards $39,000 in Rapid Response Grants](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/39krrf/) - Photo Credit: Marti Stone Caption: The Belfast Soup Kitchen recently received a grant from UMC’s Rapid Response Fund We are pleased to announce the latest round of grant awards from UMC's new Rapid Response Fund (RRF), which provides stopgap support for local nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. UMC’s Rapid Response Grants totaled $39,000 in April
- [United Midcoast Charities Awards First Round of Rapid Response Grants](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-awards-first-round-of-rapid-response-grants/) - Image Caption: Cooking in the Community Kitchen for the Islesboro Community Care and Comfort Program. The project recently received a grant from UMC’s Rapid Response Fund. Funds for Food, Shelter, Basic Needs UMC's first round of grant recipients have received awards from the new Rapid Response Fund (RRF), which the organization created to provide stopgap
- [Rapid Response Fund & Additional Support for Midcoast Nonprofits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/rapid-response-fund-additional-support-for-midcoast-nonprofits/) - In keeping with our mission to support Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and guidance, United Midcoast Charities announced a new fund and other steps they are taking in response to the coronavirus crisis here in our Midcoast community. Rapid Response Fund In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UMC has established a Rapid Response Fund. 100%
- [UPDATE TO UMC COMMUNITY REGARDING COVID-19](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/update-to-umc-community-regarding-covid-19/) - Staff and board leaders of United Midcoast Charities are monitoring developments in the worldwide spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). We understand that this is an uncertain time and we wanted to reach out to you, our friends and supporters. UMC is committed to being a steady partner – to our donors, our grantees, our nonprofits
- [UPDATE on UMC's EVENTS](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/update-on-umcs-events/) - Staff and board leaders of United Midcoast Charities are monitoring developments in the worldwide spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Many large gatherings and events have been canceled or postponed. The presenters for our March 13 workshop have therefore decided to postpone the event out of an abundance of caution. At this time, UMC currently plans
- [2020 Grant Application & Grant Reader Deadlines](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/deadlines/) - UMC is currently soliciting applications for our competitive grant process. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and groups with fiscal sponsorship. Recipients should be focused on making maximum impact in Knox and Waldo counties in one or more of UMC’s focus areas of Food, Housing, Health and Safety, and Economic Security. Of special interest are proposals
- [Learn with UMC: Effective Relationships with Wealth Managers](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/learn-with-umc-effective-relationships-with-wealth-managers/) - Our March offering in the Learn with UMC series, Effective Relationships with Wealth Managers, will take place from 9-11 am on March 13, at 16 Bayview in Camden. This event is sponsored by First National Wealth Management. Invested funds are a critical tool in nonprofit finance. They allow the organization to adapt to situations of
- [United Midcoast Charities offers Grantseeking: Goals & Objectives](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-offers-grantseeking-goals-objectives/) - UMC's next free Learn with UMC event, Grantseeking: Goals & Objectives will be offered at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb 28 at the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library. UMC program coordinator Kelly Carey will offer hands-on coaching about writing a winning grant application with concrete goals and objectives. All around the nation, funders
- [UMC Elects New Officers and Directors](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-elects-new-officers-and-directors/) - Image: Top Row, L-R: UMC President Betsy Saltonstall, Vice President Lori Alexander, Treasurer Steve Kemple, Secretary John Viehman. Bottom Row, L-R: UMC Grants Committee Chair, Dr. Jim Hengerer, New Board Members Frank Hackett, who will serve on the finance and grants committees and Mary Sargent, who will serve on the communications committee. UMC elected two
- [UMC Promotes Kelly Carey to Program Coordinator](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-promotes-kelly-carey-to-program-coordinator/) - United Midcoast Charities, a community-supported nonprofit dedicated to grantmaking and capacity building for local nonprofits, has promoted Kelly Carey of Brooks into a new full-time program coordinator role. Kelly joined UMC as administrative coordinator in February 2017. She earned a certificate in volunteer management from the Maine Commission for Community Service in 2018 and is
- [UMC named Top-Rated Nonprofit for Third Year](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-named-top-rated-nonprofit-for-third-year/) - Award based on outstanding reviews We are pleased to announce UMC's designation as a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews UMC received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients. This is the third consecutive
- [Shop Local, Support UMC on Dec 14.](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/shop-local-support-umc-on-dec-14/) - The holiday spirit is thriving in the Midcoast, where businesses in the Belfast, Camden and Rockland area have set aside Saturday, December 14 to contribute to United Midcoast Charities (UMC) in support of the work of local nonprofit organizations. Participating shops have committed to generously donate a portion of their sales to UMC, and all
- [Calling all Businesses! Sign Up for UMC Day of Giving by November 14](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/signupdog/) - With the holiday season just around the corner, United Midcoast Charities is calling on businesses in Rockland, Belfast and the Camden area to participate in the fourth annual Day of Giving on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Businesses that sign up by November 14 will receive publicity and recognition through press releases, paid ads in local
- [United Midcoast Charities Awards 2019 Grants](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-awards-2019-grants/) - United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has announced its 2019 grant recipients. With this year’s awards, UMC’s total giving for the last three years alone tops $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations in Knox and Waldo counties. UMC held its annual Community Celebration at the Samoset Resort on September 19, bringing community and nonprofit leaders together for an
- [UMC Offers Board Boot Camp for Beginners](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-offers-board-boot-camp-for-beginners/) - A Learn With UMC event Board Boot Camp for Beginners will be held at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. on October 17. This event is offered in partnership with Maine Association of Nonprofits. Do you ever worry about whether the board you’re on is covering all of
- [Annual Community Celebration Happening September 19](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/annual-community-celebration-happening-september-19/) - The 2019 UMC Community Celebration will take place on Thursday, Sep. 19 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Samoset in Rockport. UMC will recognize its 2019 grant recipients and supporters with an evening of fun, dancing and delicious food and drink, including music by The Right Track. The Unsung Hero community volunteer of the year, a
- [Nominations now accepted for Community Volunteer of the Year Award](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/unsung/) - NONPROFITS, tell us about that one amazing volunteer who is quietly going about getting the job done! Nominations for the "Unsung Hero Award" are accepted under the following criteria: Nominee(s) must be an individual who volunteers in Knox and/or Waldo County, Maine. Nominations must be made by a nonprofit. Employees and paid staff of the
- [Free Grantseeking Tutorials with Foundation Directory Online](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/free-grantseeking-tutorial-with-foundation-directory-online/) - Learn with UMC Events Learn with UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online workshop will be offered twice, at 9 am on July 12 and again on August 9 at 87 Elm St, Camden. Certified Expert FDO Trainer Kelly Carey will offer an interactive, hands-on workshop to introduce the grant prospecting tools available through UMC’s partnership
- [UMC offers Benefits Options for Nonprofits Workshop](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umcbenefits/) - A Learn with UMC Event The June offering in our free educational series, Learn with UMC: Benefits Options for Nonprofits, will be held at the Picker Room of the Camden Library at 3 p.m. on June 6. This two-hour workshop will discuss options for a variety of nonprofit employee benefits packages. Nonprofit boards sometimes consider
- [UMC Earns Second Gold Seal for Transparency](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-earns-second-gold-seal/) - United Midcoast Charities has recently earned a 2019 gold seal of transparency from GuideStar, a leading source of information about nonprofit organizations. The gold seal, which UMC earned in 2018 and again this year, places UMC in the top .05% of nonprofit organizations listed on GuideStar’s website. UMC’s GuideStar profile shares in-depth information about the
- [Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/limited-sponsorship/) - United Midcoast Charities (UMC) is grateful to receive support from many local businesses, including a sponsorship from First National Bank for its July Learn With UMC workshop: How to Search for Grant Funding with FDO. Pictured here (L-R), Necole Janczura, Business Development Officer with First National Wealth Management, Megan Williams, Executive Director of UMC, and
- [Learn With UMC: Track Your Impact data workshop](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/learn-with-umc-track-your-impact-data-workshop/) - We are pleased to announce the next offering in our new free educational series for local nonprofits, Learn with UMC. Presenters from USM’s Data Innovation Project will offer a Track Your Impact workshop, designed to help nonprofits use data to achieve their intended impact, on May 8 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the
- [UMC Board Welcomes Two New Members](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-board-welcomes-two-new-members/) - Dr. Jim Hengerer of Rockland and Steve Kemple of Lincolnville have joined the board of directors of United Midcoast Charities. Both have recently relocated to become permanent residents of the Midcoast and are eager to serve their new communities. Jim grew up in Albany, NY. After medical school, he served in U.S. Navy for nine
- [Nonprofit Marketing and Branding 101 & 102 Workshops Offered](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/nonprofit-marketing-and-branding-101-102-workshops-offered/) - A Learn with UMC Event We are pleased to announce the next offerings in our free educational series, Learn with UMC: Nonprofit Marketing and Branding 101 on March 8 and Nonprofit Marketing & Branding 102 on April 5. Presenters from United Midcoast Charities’ communication committee will offer an interactive and hands-on series of workshops, drawing
- [Gift Acceptance, Investment & Spending Policies Workshop Feb. 7](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gift-acceptance-feb-7/) - First in Educational Series United Midcoast Charities will offer a series of free educational opportunities on topics essential to nonprofit sustainability and impact throughout 2019. This series was developed in response to needs expressed by UMC’s nonprofit grantees and is made possible with support from donors and sponsors. Our goal is that attending nonprofits will
- [2019 Grant Application Window Opens on Feb 4](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2019-grants-open/) - Grant applications will be available beginning on Feb. 4 at unitedmidcoastcharities.org for UMC’s 2019 grant cycle. The deadline for all grant applications is Tuesday, March 5. Application information, eligibility requirements, sample qualified programs and the grant cycle schedule can be found here. UMC encourages new applicants or those with new proposals or questions to call and speak with Executive Director Megan Williams. All
- [Day of Giving in Belfast, Camden and Rockland to Support UMC](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/day-of-giving-2018/) - The holiday spirit is thriving in the Midcoast, where businesses in the Belfast, Camden and Rockland area have set aside Saturday, December 8 to contribute to United Midcoast Charities (UMC) in support of the work of local nonprofit organizations. Participating shops have committed to generously donate a portion of their sales to UMC, and all
- [UMC Executive Earns Nonprofit Management Certificate](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-executive-earns-nonprofit-management-certificate/) - Megan Williams, executive director of United Midcoast Charities, has earned a certificate in nonprofit management through the Maine Association of Nonprofits in partnership with MindEdge Learning. The online certificate program included key management topics for nonprofit organizations such as fundraising, board and volunteer development, budgeting, reading financial statements, leadership, marketing and setting strategic direction. The
- [UMC Joins Foundation Center’s Global Network](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-offers-fdo/) - UMC Now Provides Resources for Local Grantseekers Nonprofit organizations and other grantseekers in Midcoast Maine now have access to a valuable new collection of resources at United Midcoast Charities. In response to feedback from UMC’s Nonprofit Advisory Council and thanks to support from a generous donor, UMC has become a Funding Information Network partner with
- [UMC Staff Earns Volunteer Management Certificate](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/umc-staff-earns-volunteer-management-certificate/) - Kelly Carey, administrative coordinator at United Midcoast Charities, recently earned the novice Certificate in Volunteer Management from the Maine Commission for Community Service. This course is designed to equip managers of volunteers with the core competencies needed to adaptively and effectively use volunteers to accomplish a nonprofit mission. "UMC is excited to implement the skills
- [Staggering Statistics on Poverty in the U.S. - and It's Happening Here, Too](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/staggering-statistics/) - The United Way has released a report illustrating where our country is, despite a reduction in unemployment since the 2008 recession ended. 2018 Applications to UMC's Grants Program reflect the same reality that is illustrated in this study - even working families can't afford the basics, right here in Midcoast Maine! We are currently reviewing nearly 60
- [United Midcoast Charities Earns GuideStar’s Gold Seal Rating for Transparency](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-earns-guidestars-gold-seal-rating-for-transparency/) - United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has received a gold seal on its nonprofit profile at GuideStar, a leading source of information about nonprofit organizations. The gold seal, which recognizes a commitment to transparency, places UMC in the top five percent of nonprofit organizations listed on GuideStar’s website. UMC’s GuideStar profile shares in-depth information about its goals,
- [May Nonprofit News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/may-nonprofit-news/) - Details about UMC's grant review process and it's time to spread the word about our Grants and Dance Celebration! Plus, you won't want to miss the helpful resources Megan shares in this edition - click here to read all of our May Nonprofit News!
- [What is the State of the Nonprofit Sector?](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/what-is-the-state-of-the-nonprofit-sector/) - The Nonprofit Finance Fund has surveyed 3,400 nonprofit leaders across all 50 states to boil down what is happening across our sector. The results they present include many interesting affirmations of the work and the needs and challenges we are seeing here in Midcoast Maine. I encourage community members and donors to take a look
- [When It Comes to Donating Money, Whom Do You Trust?](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/when-it-comes-to-donating-money-whom-do-you-trust/) - If you are interested in helping neighbors in need and you want help vetting your options, giving to UMC is a great choice. We do all of the work mentioned in this New York Times article - digging into financials, verifying charitable status, site visits. In fact, our Grants Committee and Board Members are out
- [1/3 of American households struggle to afford food, shelter or medical care](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/1-3-of-american-households-struggle-to-afford-food-shelter-or-medical-care/) - I admit, being in the nonprofit world, we often witness the recurring issues that are present in our communities but I recently came across this article which emphasized to me just how prevalent it is across America to struggle to meet basic needs. A full 33% (of those who answered this survey) of American households
- [April Nonprofit News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/april-nonprofit-news/) - Save the Date for a dance party and check out some helpful resources Megan has been referencing - click here to read all of our April Nonprofit News!
- [January Nonprofit News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/january-nonprofit-news/) - I am pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has officially approved UMC's 2018-2020 strategic plan. We are very excited about our updated, more focused direction. We are holding open information sessions to share updates to our grant application and answer any questions about our new focus areas or our 2018 Grant process. Please
- [February Nonprofit News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/february-nonprofit-news/) - Nonprofits are the heart of United Midcoast Charities. Without the mission-driven work you do each and every day, UMC would not exist. Our updated mission is to energize Midcoast Maine nonprofit agencies through finance and guidance, supporting a network of resources stronger than any single organization. Click the here to read all of our February Nonprofit News
- [March Nonprofit News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/march-nonprofit-news/) - Here are some resources Megan has been referencing - click the here to read all of our March Nonprofit News! MEGAN'S BOOKMARKS Budgeting for Nonprofits National Council of Nonprofits Resources for Nonprofit Financial Management (Program budget template) The Wallace Foundation Principles for Good Practice and Ethical Practice Resource Center Independent Sector 5 Things to Never Say
- [Thank you for your hearty support! Quarter 1 E-News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/thank-you-for-your-hearty-support-quarter-1-e-news/) - This Valentine's Day, we're sending love to all of UMC's supporters. Thank you for contributing to UMC's grantmaking - which benefits more than 50 hardworking nonprofits in Knox and Waldo Counties!! Click to read our Quarter 1 e-news - forward to friends and subscribe to get the latest scoop!
- [United Midcoast Charities Accepting Grant Applications Through March 16](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/grant-applications-open/) - Grant applications are now available at unitedmidcoastcharities.org for the organization’s 2018 grant cycle. The deadline for all grant applications is Friday, March 16. Application information, eligibility requirements, sample qualified programs and the grant cycle schedule can also be found on the United Midcoast Charities website. All submissions must be made through the online application. UMC encourages new applicants or those with new proposals or questions to
- [Georges River Land Trust pilots Art Loan Program with United Midcoast Charities](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/georges-river-land-trust-pilots-art-loan-program-united-midcoast-charities/) - The Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) is pleased to pilot a new Langlais Art Loan Program with United Midcoast Charities in Camden. Several original paintings by Bernard Langlais, owned by the Georges River Land Trust, now hang at United Midcoast Charities on loan from the Langlais Sculpture Preserve in Cushing. The gift of the Langlais
- [United Midcoast Charities Announces New Strategic Direction](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/new-strategic-direction/) - United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has announced a new strategic direction that emphasizes identifying needs and finding solutions in four focus areas addressed by local nonprofit organizations: food, housing, health & safety and economic security. The new direction comes after an intensive two-year strategic planning process that involved UMC’s agency partners, community members, donors and others.
- [New Community Collaborative Offers Unique Way To Support Knox County Neighbors](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/new-community-collaborative-offers-unique-way-to-support-knox-county-neighbors/) - Community Investors of Knox County launches this month ROCKLAND, Maine —There’s a new way for Knox County residents to help low-income individuals and families move out of poverty. Community Investors of Knox County is a community collaborative compromised of a group of highly established non-profit organizations in Knox County. Its goal is to create ways

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- [Welcome to United Midcoast Charities](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/) - UMC provides financial support, strategic guidance, education, and tangible resources to 40+ partner agencies—reaching 1 in 3 people in Knox & Waldo counties.
- [2026 Rising Tide Party Ticket Sales](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/risingtidetix/) - Your ticket purchase ultimately helps more than 1 in 3 Midcoast residents living and working here who can't afford the basics.
- [Resource Library](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/resource-library/) - Free resources to help you fundraise better. Schedule an appointment to prospect for new foundations and donors alike.
- [2026 Rising Tide Party Early Access Tickets](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/risingtide2026/) - Join us for an evening of community, generosity, and momentum. Hosted at Riverside Farm & Learning Center, United Midcoast Charities’ Rising Tide Party celebrates the individuals and organizations shaping the future of our region and will include the presentation of the annual Rising Tide Award for Philanthropic Excellence, this year, selected from community nominations! Be part
- [Events](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/annual-events/) - Join us at any one of our annual events throughout the Midcoast. Each event is designed to raise money for and awareness about critical needs in our community.
- [Application Information](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/apply-for-a-grant/) - Grant Program Information CLICK HERE to submit your 2025 Final Grant Report by June 30, 2026The Next Grant Cycle will open March 1, 2027 UMC works to empower Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and guidance, supporting a network of resources stronger than any single organization. UMC’s primary focus areas are food, housing, health & safety
- [FINAL GRANT REPORT](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/final-grant-report/) - 2025 Final Grant Report Final Grant Reports for ALL UMC grants are due no later than June 30, 2026
- [Radio Spot Landing Page](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/bethetide/) - A stronger Midcoast starts with all of us. United Midcoast Charities connects local generosity to real impact across Knox and Waldo Counties. Volunteer Donate Stay Connected WORKING FAMILIES For many Midcoast families, one unexpected expense can create a downward spiral. Through nonprofit partners supported by United Midcoast Charities, local children are receiving childcare scholarships that
- [Board of Directors & Staff](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/board-of-directors-staff/) - Get to know the staff and Board of Directors of UMC a little bit better with brief biographical information.
- [Community Volunteer Hub](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/volunteer/) - Connect with Dozens of Organizations with One Application through UMC’s Volunteer Hub! Serving Knox and Waldo Counties, this online hub connects people who want to help with the organizations that need them most. Volunteering benefits everyone. It strengthens mental and physical health, builds friendships, provides valuable experience and community service hours, and helps young adults
- [Annual Impact Report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/annual-impact-report/) - Find out how your gift supported more than 40 of the best organizations in Knox and Waldo Counties doing good work to help neighbors in need.
- [Volunteer Recruitment Expo](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/knox-volunteer-expo/) - Participating Organizations So Far 105.5 The Wave 106.9 Frank FM AIO Food and Energy Assistance American Red Cross Camden Area District Nursing Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers Coastal Recovery Community Center Emergency Warming Center Finding our Voices Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Georges River Land Trust Herring Gut Coastal Science Center Homeworthy Knox
- [2026 Grant Application Form](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2026-grant-application-form/) - Welcome to the 2026 Grant CycleThis form will only be available from March 1-31, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: If you use the link “Save and Continue later,“ PLEASE make sure to use the e-mail option, the token link will be e-mailed to you. NOTE that some Internet Service Providers might flag these e-mails as spam and they
- [Impact](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/impact-stories/) - Last year, together through grant funding support, we . . . did a lot of good in the Midcoast. Each grant cycle, funded agencies submit a mid-cycle update as to what the grant funding has allowed them to accomplish and the impact UMC donors are having through the support distributed to these 40+ partner agencies
- [About Us](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/about-us/) - UMC is pivotal in providing financial & organizational support so partner agencies can effectively achieve their missions. We take the guesswork out of giving.
- [Nomination Form for Rising Tide Award](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/risingtideawardnomination/)
- [News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/news/) - See what's going on at United Midcoast Charities including important information, dates, events, newsletters, grant info and capacity building programs.
- [2025 Gingerbread House Contest](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gingerbread-house-contest/) - Announcing the 3rd Annual Gingerbread Spectacular at Camden’s Christmas by the Sea Mt. Battie Gingerbread stones held together with white chocolate. Chocolate Star for the holidays just like in Camden. Youth 1st Place Winner 2024 Gingerbread Wasses Hot Dog Stand People's Choice 2024 Once a Tree in downtown Camden. Adult Amateur 1st Place Winner 2023
- [12 Days of Giving 2025](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/12daysofgiving2025/) - Support 26 businesses committed to giving back to strengthen the safety net. Shop local this holiday season. Sponsored in part by Allen Insurance & Financial
- [Gingerbread Registration Form](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gingerbread-registration-form/) - Fill out my LGL Form!
- [2025 Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2025-grantees/) - A record $650,000 distributed to 43 nonprofits from Knox and Waldo Counties serving in the areas of food, housing, health & safety, and economic security.
- [Volunteer Recruitment Expo](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/waldo-volunteer-expo/) - WALDO COUNTY VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT EXPO OCTOBER 14, 2025 FROM 11 AM TO 1 PM Participating Organizations So Far 106.9 Frank FM/105.5 The Wave American Red Cross Belfast Soup Kitchen Bowsprit Foundation But Still I Am One Homeworthy Kermit Nickerson School Maine Family Planning Maine Mobile Health Program MaineHealth Middle Ground NorthStar at Tanglewood Penquis CAP
- [VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/volunteer-your-time/) - Meaningful volunteer work that in turn benefits more than 40 partner agencies each year impacting 1 in 3 people who live in Knox and Waldo Counties
- [OUR GRANTEES](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/our-grantees/) - The 2024 list of funded proposals through UMC's competitive grants cycle. Grantees in the areas of food, housing, health and safety, and economic security.
- [Summer Auction](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/auction/) - Join us for an evening of food, fun, and friends as we generously support our Grants program. Help us support more than 40 organizations around the Midcoast.
- [LEARN @ UMC RSVP](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/learn-rsvp/) - LEARN@UMC – June 18, 2025: Self-Care Session Registration Welcome! You’re in the right place to RSVP for this month’s special LEARN@UMC session, focused on your well-being. This session is free and open to all nonprofit staff, volunteers, and partner organizations. Instead of a structured workshop, we’re inviting you to take time for self-care on Tuesday,
- [DONATE NOW](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/donatenow/) - Every dollar amplifies the work of more than 40 nonprofits! When you donate to UMC, you’re not just giving a gift—you’re multiplying the impact of every grant we distribute. You’re helping nonprofits fundraise more effectively, serve more people, and build long-term sustainability right here in the Midcoast. “When I stepped into my new role at
- [Key Documents](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/key-documents/) - 2024 IMPACT REPORT To read the report, please click here. Key Documents You can download any United Midcoast Charities document below. All documents are in pdf format. ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS UMC Strategic Plan Summary 2025-2027. Annual Reports: FY2017, FY2018, FY2019, FY2020, FY2021, FY2022, FY2023 Articles of Incorporation Bylaws IRS Form 990: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019,
- [Community Grant Readers](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/community-grant-readers/) - About Community Grant Readers The Community Grant Reader process is created to expand the diversity of voices in the grantmaking process, increase public awareness of needs and strategies in UMC’s areas of focus, and to actively incorporate community perspectives into UMC’s philanthropy. UMC takes a human rights approach to poverty reduction and philanthropy. This means
- [WORKPLACE GIVING](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/workplace-giving/) - Workplace Giving In addition to direct donations, UMC welcomes contributions from payroll deduction programs. Employees of participating organizations can either make individual contributions or participate in a payroll deduction plan. Often, employers will offer a matching funds or make a separate corporate contribution. How do I sign up for a Payroll Deduction Program? Contact your
- [Ways to Give](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/ways-to-give/) - Find out more about giving Stocks and Securities, through Donor Advised Funds, Charitable Trust or Annuity, QDCs, Bequests, and more
- [DONATE TO UMC](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/donate/) - Your support benefits 1 in 3 residents in Knox & Waldo counties Make an impact today—every dollar benefits non-profits making a difference here in the Midcoast in the areas of food, housing, health and safety, and economic security. Give once, support many! When need feels overwhelming a gift to United Midcoast Charities allows you to
- [LEARN @ UMC](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/learn/) - LEARN @ UMC Leveraging and Empowering Area Resources and Networks LEARN @ UMC is all about the power of community support and collaboration. Through our grant funding and capacity-building programs, we amplify the impact of local nonprofits, enabling them to better serve Mainers in need. By providing tangible tools and educational resources, we address critical
- [Strategic Plan and Focus Areas](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/strategic-plan-and-focus-areas/) - Strategic Plan and Focus Areas We continue to strive collectively to make a stronger, more resilient community here in Midcoast Maine, just as UMC’s founders did in 1942. Vision United for a Stronger Community UMC is the leader in providing financial and organizational support to Midcoast nonprofits so they can better accomplish their missions. Mission
- [Rapid Response Fund](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/urgent-needs/) - Urgent Needs Application Information United Midcoast Charities’ Urgent Needs applications are open by invitation and reviewed on a rolling basis as funds allow. Please email us at admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org with your Urgent Needs inquiry and we will let you know if you are eligible to apply. Because this is a rolling grant, UMC will provide a
- [2025 Grant Application Form](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2025grantrequest/) - Welcome to the 2025 Grant CycleThis form will only be available from March 1-31, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: If you use the link “Save and Continue later,“ PLEASE make sure to use the e-mail option, the token link will be e-mailed to you. NOTE that some Internet Service Providers might flag these e-mails as spam and they
- [z Day of Giving 2023](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/day-of-giving-2023/) - Day of Giving 2023 — Saturday, December 9th Participating businesses / Quick links: Belfast-Northport All About Games Belfast Community Co-Op Bennett’s Gems & Jewelry Brambles City Drawers Colburn Shoe Store Delvino’s Grill and Pasta House Front St. Pub Grasshopper Shop Harborwalk Restaurant Home Supply Left Bank Books Loyal Biscuit Mainely Gallery & Studio Out On
- [z “Looking For Travolta” Benefits Two Midcoast Charities](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/looking-for-travolta-benefits-two-midcoast-charities/) - State Representative Vicki Doudera’s has crafted a wonderful novella with a timeless message just in time for the Holidays. And all proceeds benefit United Midcoast Charities and Midcoast Habitat for Humanity. Looking for Travolta: A Ghost Story of Christmas features Millicent Plenty, a scheming, stingy Scrooge of a woman who makes everyone around her miserable.
- [z Day of Giving 2022](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/day-of-giving-2022/) - Day of Giving 2022 Participating businesses / Quick links: Rockland-Thomaston Atlantic Baking Company Barefoot In Denim BRIO Custom Clan MacLaren Clementine Coastal Mountain Chiropractic Eastern Tire and Auto Flipside Coffee flowers by Hoboken Grasshopper Shop hello hello Books Huston Tuttle In Good Company Loyal Biscuit Main Street Markets Primo Restaurant Puffins Nest Rock City Cafe
- [z Day of Giving 2022](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/day-of-giving-2022-2/) - Day of Giving 2022 Participating businesses / Quick links: Rockland-Thomaston Atlantic Baking Company Barefoot In Denim BRIO Custom Clan MacLaren Clementine Coastal Mountain Chiropractic Eastern Tire and Auto Flipside Coffee flowers by Hoboken Grasshopper Shop hello hello Books Huston Tuttle In Good Company Loyal Biscuit Main Street Markets Primo Restaurant Puffins Nest Rock City Cafe
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- [z](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2515-2/) - Case Workers Children and Family Services Education Financial Management Finding a Job Food Health Hotlines Household Resources Legal Services Legal Services Mental Health Services Newborn Support Shelter/Housing Resources Special Populations Utilities Transportation CASE WORKERS: Click the image below to download the PDF. CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES: Click the image below to download the PDF. . EDUCATION:
- [Urgent Needs Grant Application](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/urgent-needs-application/) - UMC Urgent Needs Grant Application Section 1: DemographicsName of organization*Contact Name* First Last Title*Phone*Email* Enter Email Confirm Email We may use this email address for grant award notifications.Mailing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces
- [West Bay Rotary Rapid Response Fund Challenge](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/community-challenge/) - West Bay Rotary’s 2021 Community Challenge Tops $4,850! While the end of the pandemic may be coming into view, its impact on many of our friends and neighbors is still being felt and it’s going to be felt for quite some time. Thanks to West Bay
- [z 2020 Annual Report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2020-annual-report/)
- [United Midcoast Charities  Announces Four New Board Members](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/united-midcoast-charities-announces-four-new-board-members/) - CAMDEN, Maine – December 22, 2021 -- United Midcoast Charities recently announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors. The new directors’ diverse professional experiences range from foreign service and conference management to retail operations and socially responsible investing: Denise Breed enjoyed a 20-year diplomatic career across Africa, the Middle East
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- [z 2021 Annual Report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2021-annual-report/)
- [z 2022 annual report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2022-annual-report/) - United Midcoast Charities: 2022 Impact Report
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- [SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/share-your-expertise/) - Share Your Expertise Time, talent, treasure. As part of our mission and vision, United Midcoast Charities not only aims to help fund local nonprofits through our yearly grants we also offer workshops and educational opportunities for any nonprofit serving Knox and Waldo counties. Do you have an area of expertise that you’d like to offer
- [Our History](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/our-history/) - A Brief History of United Midcoast Charities United Camden Charities Inc. was founded in August of 1942 by summer residents who wanted to contribute to the community and support organizations serving Camden people. This group, along with Camden residents serving on the organization’s Board of Directors, raised money and selected worthy organizations in need of
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- [2017 Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/our-grantees/2017-grantees/) - In 2017, we awarded $500,000 to these agencies: Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry Rockland Belfast Area Child Care Services Waldo Belfast Soup Kitchen Belfast Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine Camden Broadreach Family & Community Services Belfast Camden Area Christian Food Pantry Camden Camden Area District Nursing Association Camden Coastal Opportunities Camden Come Spring Food
- [2018 Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/our-grantees/2018-grantees/) - In 2018, we awarded $500,000 for the following proposals from organizations making an impact in UMC’s focus areas: FOOD Area Interfaith Outreach, Rockland – Food pantry & emergency fuel vouchers Belfast Soup Kitchen – Five days a week soup kitchen services Camden Area Christian Food Pantry – Food pantry & logistical assistance to other food pantries Come Spring Food Pantry,
- [2020 Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/our-grantees/2020-grantees/) - In 2020, we awarded grants for the following proposals from organizations making an impact in UMC’s focus areas: FOOD Area Interfaith Outreach, Rockland – Meeting the rising demand for emergency assistance while respectfully and compassionately providing food to Knox county adults and children who are food insecure. Belfast Soup Kitchen – Providing nutritious meals as
- [FOOD](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/food/) - FOOD Feeding America estimates that 144,290 people in Maine are facing hunger. That means that 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 7 children are food insecure. In February 2023, 174,344 individuals were receiving SNAP benefits in Maine, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. In 2023 more than 91,508 Maine housholds receiving Supplemental
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- [HEALTH & SAFETY](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/health-safety/) - HEALTH & SAFETY Differences in social determinants can create disparities that impact vulnerable populations in rural areas like Knox and Waldo Counties. Poverty was the most frequently mentioned social determinant followed by lack of affordable housing. Recent estimates put 23.3% of Waldo County seniors (65+) living alone putting them at risk of isolation, injury, food
- [ECONOMIC SECURITY](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/economic-security/) - ECONOMIC SECURITY Only two-thirds of Maine’s workforce of 620,000 people earn a living wage. Economic security is about the ability of individuals, households or communities to cover their essential needs sustainably and with dignity. In Knox & Waldo Counties 11% of the population lives in poverty and another 31% of the populations is employed but
- [Neal](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/impact-stories/impact-stories-neal/) - Neal Neal wasn’t really all that unusual for a 7th grader growing up in Cushing. Son of a lobster fisherman. Mother had a day job as a sales analyst. He had an older sister and twin brother that he got along with well enough. They enjoyed soccer and baseball, with dad doubling up as their coach.
- [Ray](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/impact-stories/impact-stories-ray/) - Ray Ray doesn’t remember things the way he once did. Quite understandably at 87, he finds it much more difficult to keep track. Bernice, his wife of 58 years, stands by to fill in the blanks, but at 85, she has her hands full doing it for herself some days. They raised six children together, all
- [Rebecca](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/impact-stories/impact-stories-rebecca/) - Rebecca Rebecca can’t really remember her life before kids. They came so quickly. She remembers how they started, though. She had met a cheerful, kind-hearted, and hardworking Jamaican man at a local farm market. It took a while but she finally asked him out on a date. Nothing fancy, but enough to understand that he was
- [Giff](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/impact-stories/giff/) - ”Aftershock” by Giff I regret to inform you that I was recently incarcerated. For my freedom I couldn’t tell you how hard I prayed for it. I would give anything to finally be with my family, and to be around people that actually understand me. And then, the time came to walk out them doors,
- [Donor Advised Funds](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/donate/daf/)
- [EFSP Funding for Knox County](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/efsp/) - Emergency Food & Shelter Funds Available The Federal Emergency Management Association has designated $29,912 to be distributed through the EFSP program to organizations who provide emergency food and shelter in Knox County. Applications are now open through August 23rd. EFSP and CARES funding supports special emergency assistance in the areas of food, shelter, or rent,
- [Janet and Jason](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/janetandjason/) - JANET & JASON SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 We’ve had numerous questions about gifts, and our answer continues to be, YOUR PRESENCE IS PRESENT ENOUGH! But because our friends and family are so kind and generous, of course you still want to give. You are wonderful, and we love you. We chose to partner with United Midcoast
- [FOOD](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/food-2/) - UMC PUTS THE FOCUS ON FOOD Only two-thirds of Maine’s workforce of 620,000 people earn a living wage. Economic security is about the ability of individuals, households or communities to cover their essential needs sustainably and with dignity. In Knox & Waldo Counties 11% of the population lives in poverty and another 31% of the
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- [75+ Local Businesses Support “Day Of Giving”](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/45-local-businesses-support-day-of-giving/) - The Annual Day of Giving on Saturday, December 18 showcased more than 45 area businesses who, in partnership with United Midcoast Charities, supported dozens of Midcoast nonprofits in Knox and Waldo Counties. Residents who still needed to do their holiday shopping or enjoy a Yuletide meal visited these community-minded retailers and restaurants in Camden, Rockland,
- [2024 Grant Application - PLEASE NOTE](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/grant-application-please-note/) - THE 2024 GRANT APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON MARCH 1 2024 GRANT APPLICATION – IMPORTANT NOTES Please download and review the sample application on our Grant Application Information page so you can review the questions and gather information prior to making your online application. If you’d prefer a Word version, please contact Rebecca at admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org. (Note that you
- [2024 Grant Application - FORM](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2024-grant-application-form/) - PLEASE NOTE: If you use the link “Save and Continue later,“ PLEASE make sure to copy and paste your URL/token so that you can get back to your saved data (recommended option). If you decide to use the e-mail option, the token link will be e-mailed to you. NOTE that some Internet Service Providers might
- [Day Of Giving-Retailer Signup Form](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/dayofgiving/) - Join dozens of local businesses as they collectively fundraise for the more than 40 Partner Agencies that work with United Midcoast Charities each year.
- [Careers](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/careers/) - Careers at United Midcoast Charities Job Title: Executive Director Location: Camden Maine Type: Full Time/Exempt Reports to: Board of Directors United Midcoast Charities is committed to supporting Knox and Waldo County nonprofits who provide services in our focus areas of Food, Housing, Economic Security, and Health and Safety. We provide technical support, administrative training, and
- [80 years of impact in the Midcoast](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/80th-anniversary/) - UMC: Celebrating 80 Years of Impact in Midcoast Maine We’re extremely proud to look back over the past 80 years since UMC was founded and see the profound difference we and the agencies we fund have made on tens of thousands of lives here in Knox and Waldo counties. The good being done here in
- [Day of Giving 2024](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/day-of-giving-2024/) - Day of Giving 2024 — Saturday, December 21th Participating businesses / Quick links: The more you shop the more they give! This year’s Day of Giving takes place on December 21 across 7 towns with more than 40 participating businesses. The Day Of Giving is a great way for all of us to support area businesses
- [2024 Giving](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/2024giving/) - Donors who gave in 2024 alphabetical by category.

## 3D FlipBook

- [2025 Annual Report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/3d-flip-book/2025-annual-report/)
- [2024 Annual Report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/3d-flip-book/2024-annual-report/)
- [UMC 2023 Annual Report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/3d-flip-book/final-2023-umc-impact-report-pdf-pdf/)
- [UMC 2022 Annual Report](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/3d-flip-book/umc-2022-annual-report/)

## Timeline

- [1968](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1968/) - Rockland District Nursing Association founding nurse Eliza Steele officially retires. Her extraordinary 40-year commitment was recognized during a "Mammoth Retirement Party," capped by the naming of a city street in her honor. She also received numerous gifts, including a new car and television set. Rockland District Nursing Association was founded in 1929 under the auspices
- [2022](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2022/) - Area Interfaith Outreach Food and Energy Assistance (AIO) enrolls more than 200 new families; pantry visits increase 200%; 275 families receive fuel assistance; nearly 400 students enrolled in Weekend Meal Program; Diaper Assistance Program provides 16,000+ diapers; “Fill The Strand” event launches, raising more than $27,000. ADDITIONAL AGENCY MILESTONES... New Hope Midcoast is on track
- [2021](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2021/) - Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry and Energy Assistance (AIO) hires first Executive Director; adds Diaper Program; Board President Liz Jenkins receives “2020 Community Service Award” from Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce. ADDITIONAL AGENCY MILESTONES... New Hope Midcoast, formerly New Hope For Women, celebrates 40th year; grant funding increases Transitional Housing Program to 17 units across
- [2019](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2019/) - United Midcoast Charities receives “Gold Seal of Transparency” from GuideStar, a leading source of information about nonprofit organizations. Introduces “Learn With UMC” capacity-building workshops and resources to its services for area nonprofit organizations. ADDITIONAL AGENCY MILESTONES... Area Interfaith Outreach Food and Energy Assistance (AIO) launches new building capital campaign: “More Food. More Often.” AIO’s two
- [2018](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2018/) - UMCC announces new name, United Midcoast Charities, along with renewed Vision and Mission Statement: “Identifying needs. Supporting solutions. UMC energizes Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and guidance, supporting a network of resources stronger than any single organization. UMC’s primary focus areas are food, housing, health & safety and economic security.” Hires first ever Executive Director.
- [2009](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2009/) - First “Holiday Pops” concert performed by Maine Pro Musica at the Strom Auditorium, with net proceeds going to UMC. ADDITIONAL AGENCY MILESTONES... AIO purchases Thomaston Street building. New Hope for Women (aka, New Hope Midcoast) purchased the Butler House in Rockland, where the agency is currently located. Waldo YMCA opens Tom & Sally Savage Pool
- [1942](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/80th-anniversary/) - October 8: United Camden Charities founded. In 1942, six organizations came together as United Camden Charities (eventually to become United Midcoast Charities) in urgent need of help. The onset of World War II had curtailed their customary summer parties, entertainments, and other fundraisers. In response, summer residents pitched in to supplement funds that locals donated
- [1994](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1994/) - 21 agencies receive grants from UMC: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mid-Coast Maine, Camden District Nursing Assn., Camden First Aid Assn., Camden Area YMCA, Camden Home for Senior Citizens, Camden Health Care Center, Coastal Workshops Inc., The Community School, Community Service Projects, Freedom Riders, Kno-Wal-Lin/Coastal Family Hospice, Knox County Abuse and Neglect Council, Literacy Volunteers, Methodist
- [2020](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2020/) - United Midcoast Charities creates a “Rapid Response Fund” to provide fast-turnaround, emergency funding for agencies reeling from the extraordinary and unexpected impacts of the pandemic. ADDITIONAL AGENCY MILESTONES... AIO completes capital campaign and building in September; hires first employees: Warehouse Manager, Energy Assistant Manager, and Weekend Meal Manager. New Hope For Women (aka, New Hope
- [2017](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2017/) - UMCC designated as a "2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by Great Nonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. KCHC's The Landing Place youth program launches in Rockland. MCH opens its new kitchen, dining room, and living room for congregate dining and the rapidly expanding Knox County Meals on Wheels
- [2003](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2003/) - New Hope For Women (aka, New Hope Midcoast) adds two more transitional housing units in Lincoln County. Knox Clinic begins program to assist patients in obtaining free medications through a Prescription Assistance Program (PAP).
- [2001](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2001/) - Waldo YMCA opens new building to become "Y Without Walls"; adds pre-school, before/after school care, and TeenTime (free after-school program for teens). Knox Clinic adds Dental Program to its services for Knox County residents with or without insurance and those on Medicaid.
- [1995](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1995/) - Waldo YMCA designated a stand alone 501.c3 nonprofit organization to promote the physical, mental, social, and spiritual development of Waldo County children and families. Second annual "Making Miracles" fundraising event takes place in Camden. The Camden Herald, Page1, 1995-12-07 (1) (1)
- [1970](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1970/) - Funds awarded to Camden First Aid Association used for purchase of a new ambulance. Also this year, longtime UMC Board member and community supporter William Chatfield died. The Camden Herald, Page1, 1970-09-17
- [1960](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1960/) - United Camden-Rockport Charities continued to support some of its founding causes and some new ones – notably the Camden Home for Aged Women. Projects that the UMC supported decades ago still echo in places such as Rockport’s Walker Park, where a grant in 1960 provided playground equipment, swings, see-saws, and a slide. The Camden Herald,
- [1986](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1986/) - United Midcoast Charities grantees Include: Coastal Family Hospice, The Community School, New Hope for Women, Tanglewood 4-H, Methodist Conference Home (Meals on Wheels) The Camden Herald, Page13, 1986-10-30
- [1957](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1957/) - United Camden-Rockport Charities often funded public amenities such as Arthur Walker Memorial Park in Rockport and Laite Memorial Beach in Camden. While the names of some old-time grant recipients have faded into history, many remain today. The Camden Herald, Page1, 1957-09-19 Also this year, 20th Century Fox chooses Camden as the location for the filming
- [1956](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1956/) - Two new causes funded (Fire Department Relief Assn. and $1,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance): "...it is hoped that the subscriptions to the United Camden-Rockport Charities, Inc. will be increased ...for these new interests which are at the service and for the benefit of all of us." The Camden Herald, Page1, 1956-09-06The Camden
- [1981](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1981/) - Victims of domestic violence create New Hope for Women, Inc.* (NHFW), a 501.c3 nonprofit organization, with ten hotline volunteers and a part-time Executive Director. The agency is one of six domestic violence projects in Maine. * Note: New Hope For Women changed its name to New Hope Midcoast in 2022.
- [2005](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2005/) - New Hope For Women (aka, New Hope Midcoast) offers court and legal programs. Restorative Justice Project (RJP) founded under fiscal sponsorship of Unitarian Universalist Church in Belfast, serving 26 youth, 5 court-referred adults and 9 post-incarceration individuals in Waldo County with one staff person and 60 volunteers. Waldo YMCA offers overseas AOA (Active Older Adults)
- [2006](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2006/) - AIO relocates to former Salvation Army building at Cedar and Brewster Street; launches first capital campaign to purchase a building on Thomaston Street.
- [2000](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2000/) - Area Interfaith Outreach Food and Energy Assistance (AIO) moves operations to ground floor of building that becomes Machias Savings Bank at corner of Glen Street and Route 1 (aka, Shaw's Plaza). The first "Cross-America" Trek introduces Trekkers students to the Grand Canyon.
- [1990](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1990/) - Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry and Energy Assistance is founded by area congregations, with operations based at Rockland Congregational Church on Limerock Street and the goal of creating one convenient place where people in need could go for nourishing food or energy assistance within Knox County. The founders recognized that there were many people in
- [2010](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2010/) - Waldo YMCA partners creates annual Special Olympics Swim Meet with local law enforcement agencies. Also partners with schools on Bert & Coral Clifford First Grade Swim Safety Program. Belfast Soup Kitchen obtains 501.c(3) nonprofit status. Hires first full-time manager.
- [2014](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2014/) - Knox County Homeless Coalition established as a 501.c3 nonprofit organization; Purchases and re-opens The Hospitality House as a family shelter in Rockport. Waldo CAP expands MaineCare transportation services outside of Waldo County into Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties.
- [2015](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2015/) - AIO adds Weekend Backpack Program (now, Weekend Meal Program) to provide healthy meals to students. KCHC purchases 5 acres with buildings adjoining its property to strengthen its support services.
- [2016](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2016/) - KCHC launches its first Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays program. Trekkers Training Institute is founded, providing training, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Youth programs informed by Trekkers' principles now in place within five other communities throughout Maine. People to People holiday food box program ends and Waldo CAP takes over project as “Heroes 4 Hunger.” Community
- [2011](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2011/) - The Community School merges with Opportunity Farm, becoming Wayfinder Schools. Midcoast Habitat For Humanity ReStore opens on Rte. 90 in Rockport.
- [2004](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2004/) - Neighbor-for-Neighbor Coalition is formed with other local agencies with the goal of making Holiday food and gift resources more equitable by preventing duplication of services.
- [1998](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1998/) - Methodist Conference Home (aka, MCH) completes The Bartlett Woods Cooperative, now renamed Stonewood Road Cooperative, with 14 cottage units for independent living.
- [1977](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1977/) - Waldo County YMCA established as "Y without Walls," serving the community with sports leagues and special events.
- [1991](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1991/) - Waldo Community Action Partners (Waldo CAP) moves to Belfast.
- [1993](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1993/) - Methodist Conference Home (aka, MCH) purchases The Rankin Center in Rockland, a 50-unit subsidized housing project for elderly and adults with disabilities.
- [1997](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1997/) - United Camden-Rockport Charities changes name to United Mid-Coast Charities (UMCC) to "more accurately reflect the geographical area served by the charity," to now include all of Knox and Waldo counties. UMCC President Charlton Ames describes mission as "to support charities that provide social services and care to the most deserving, including medical, physical, social or
- [1996](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1996/) - 28 agencies receive funding, including Teen Parent Program and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Waldo CAP purchases and renovates a building for Searsport Head Start.
- [2008](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2008/) - RJP becomes 501.c3 nonprofit organization with mission to promote justice that is community-based, repairs harm, and creates safety and well-being for all Knox Clinic expands to include Mental health and wellness services.
- [1989](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1989/) - Midcoast Habitat For Humanity is founded, dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman
- [1985](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1985/) - New Hope Midcoast expands to Belfast. The Newcastle office moves to Damariscotta. The agency provides individual and group support for children in response to increased funding. New Hope Midcoast provides the tools to assist victim-survivors in choosing the path that is right for them. Its services are centered on helping survivors.
- [1979](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1979/) - Waldo CAP Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) begins. Fuel Assistance, also called LIHEAP, is a federally funded program to help eligible low-income households pay a portion of their home heating bills. Fuel assistance benefits can only be used for fuel delivered to heat your home. LIHEAP will pay directly to your contracted vendor. The Electric
- [1978](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1978/) - MCH Housing, Inc. is created and eventually will manage the Methodist Conference Home, The Rankin Center, Stevens House, and two other properties owned by other organizations (Knox Hotel Apartments in Thomaston and Stonewood Road Cooperative in Rockland). Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine founded. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine is
- [1965](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1965/) - WCAP, aka Waldo Community Action Partners (formerly Waldo County Committee for Social Action) is founded in Montville. Head Start and Neighborhood Youth Corps begin. Coastal Community Action Program (CCAP) is incorporated at Penquis Community Action Partners, a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1967 to alleviate and eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty. Through its programs
- [1976](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1976/) - Waldo CAP Home Maintenance and Repair Programs introduced, which provides funding to address housing repair and replacement issues of low- and moderate-income households and when available, combines the Home Repair Network Funding with funds provided by Maine Housing, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program, and the Department of Economic and Community Development
- [1973](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1973/) - Seven grants are awarded; more than 190 residents donate. The groups to which the charity contributed this year include the Camden YMCA, Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts, Rockport's Walker Park and Youth Recreation, Camden District Nursing Association, Camden Community Hospital, Kennebec Girl Scout Council, and Camden's Barrett Cove. The Camden Herald, Page6, 1973-12-06 The
- [1953](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1953/) - United Camden-Rockport Charities first president, J. Hugh Montgomery dies. The Camden Herald, Page1, 1953-11-26 (1)
- [1951](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1951/) - United Camden-Rockport Charities grantmaking this year included funding for Camden and Rockport Public Beaches. The Camden Herald, Page1, 1951-08-09
- [1949](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1949/) - United Camden Charities changes name to United Camden-Rockport Charities.
- [1969](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1969/) - MCH opens its 48-unit apartment building on Summer St. in Rockland, providing a home and meals to residents in a common dining room.
- [1947](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1947/) - Camden Area District Nursing Association opens a one-room office on the second floor of the Opera House, where the fee for a visit is $.50 or "at the most, $1," as reported in The Camden Herald. Camden Area District Nursing Association was founded in 1920 at the YMCA on Chestnut Street to provide nursing
- [1999](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/1999/) - Knox Clinic opens its doors in Rockland, the vision of founders Dr. Paul and Jeannie Klainer to provide primary medical care to the working people of Knox County.
- [2007](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2007/) - Penquis assumes operation of Knox County Head Start.
- [2013](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/timeline/2013/) - Waldo County Dental Care founded, becoming Maine's first hospital-owned dental "safety net" clinic, providing low-income, uninsured adults with access to affordable oral hygiene and dental services.

## Shortcodes

- [80th Anniversary](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/?wptl_scbd=4712)

## Galleries

- [Agency Images](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery/agency-images/) - AGENCY IMAGES
- [Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery/2017-grantees/) - UMC GRANTEES
- [2018 Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery/2018-grantees/)
- [Honors](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery/honors/) - HONORS
- [Singalong Fundraisers](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery/singalong-fundraisers/) - SINGALONG FUNDRAISERS
- [Infographics](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery/infographics/) - INFOGRAPHICS
- [Day of Giving](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery/day-of-giving/) - DAY OF GIVING

## Partners

- [Partner 7](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-7/)
- [Partner 6](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-6/)
- [Partner 5](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-5/)
- [Partner 4](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-4/)
- [Partner 3](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-3/)
- [Partner 2](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-2-2/)
- [Partner 2](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-2/)
- [Partner 1](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner/partner-1/)

## Venues

- [Waldo County YMCA](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/waldo-county-ymca/)
- [Sail Power & Steam Museum Boathouse](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/sail-power-steam-museum-boathouse/)
- [16 Bayview (Downstairs)](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/16-bayview-downstairs/)
- [Social Capital](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/social-capital/)
- [University of Maine Hutchinson Center](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/university-of-maine-hutchinson-center/)
- [Samoset Resort](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/samoset-resort/)
- [Camden Public Library Picker Room](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/camden-public-library-picker-room/)
- [United Farmers Market](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/united-farmers-market/)
- [United Midcoast Charities Conference room](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/united-midcoast-charities-conference-room/)
- [Allen Insurance & Financial, 34 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/allen-insurance-financial-34-elm-st-camden-me-04843/)
- [Rockport Opera House](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/venue/rockport-opera-house/)

## Organizers

- [United Midcoast Charities](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/organizer/united-midcoast-charities/)

## Events

- [LEARN@UMC: Tools to Use Now!](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learnumc-tools-to-use-now/2024-10-09/) - Discover the benefits of Foundation Directory, how to get your GuideStar seals of transparency, preview the Community Volunteer Hub and Donor Research Tools you have access to at UMC.
- [Waldo County Volunteer Recruitment Expo](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/waldo-county-volunteer-recruitment-expo/) - Are you passionate about making a difference or looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us for the Volunteer Recruitment Expo, hosted by UMC, and sponsored by the Waldo County YMCA, 106.9 Frank FM, and 105.5 The Wave. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this community-wide event please reach out
- [Unlocking Fundraising Success: UMC’s October LEARN@UMC Workshop with CCS Fundraising](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/unlocking-fundraising-success-umcs-october-learnumc-workshop-with-ccs-fundraising/) - United Midcoast Charities (UMC) is pleased to announce the next session in its popular LEARN@UMC series: Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization. The workshop will be led by Sarah Emerson, Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, and will take place on Wednesday, October 8 from 9am - 10:30am at the UMC offices in Camden. This is
- [Annual Grantee Breakfast](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/annual-grantee-breakfast/) - Our annual celebration and connection with the next cohort of UMC funded organizations.
- [The 2025 Rising Tide Party](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/the-2025-rising-tide-party/) - Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the important work of United Midcoast Charities and our partner agencies. THE 2025 RISING TIDE PARTY and Silent Auction BE THE TIDE THAT LIFTS ALL BOATS August 21, 2025 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM Sail, Power & Steam Museum Boathouse 75 Mechanic St., Rockland Indulge your senses in
- [LEARN @ UMC: Share Your Self-Care Reflection](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learn-umc-share-your-self-care-reflection/) - Thank you for participating in our June LEARN@UMC self-care session! We hope the time gave you space to rest, reflect, or reset. Now we’d love to hear about your experience. Upload a quick selfie and tell us in one or two sentences how you used the time and what it meant to you. We’ll compile
- [LEARN @ UMC: Self-Care](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learn-umc-self-care/) - Burnout is real. So this month, we're flipping the script. Instead of a traditional LEARN@UMC workshop, we’re giving you the gift of time for self-care and renewal.
- [LEARN @ UMC: AI For Nonprofits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learn-umc-ai-for-nonprofits/) - United Midcoast Charities' next installment of our LEARN@UMC workshop series will be held on Monday, May 12th from 12noon - 1:30pm in the Jean Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. Please note due to scheduling conflicts May's workshop will be held on a Monday, not our typical Wednesday. We are really excited about this
- ["Event Planning for Nonprofits" LEARN @ UMC Workshop](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/event-planning-for-nonprofits-learn-umc-workshop/) - United Midcoast Charities (UMC) would like to announce its next LEARN@UMC workshop, “Event Planning for Nonprofits”, which will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 9 am to 10:30 am at the UMC office in Camden. UMC is partnering with Kristen Winters, former owner and creative director of Beehive Creative. Kristen brings over 13 years
- [Grantwriting for Nonprofits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/grantwriting-for-nonprofits/) - Learn about proposal writing - including budget development, program design, and developing systems for organizing grant submissions and reports.
- [LEARN@UMC: All your UMC Grants Questions Answered](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learnumc-all-your-umc-grants-questions-answered/) - Your grant application questions answered.
- [LGL Soup to Nuts Users Group Kick-off](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/lgl-soup-to-nuts-users-group-kick-off/) - Join with other Little Green Light users to plan the user group topics for 2025. We all have our favorite ways of using our favorite little CRM. Now's your chance to share your expertise, and learn from others how they're using the tools available. You're sure to come away with new information every time!
- [2024 Day of Giving](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/2024-day-of-giving/) - Join more than 70 area businesses that participate in a collective day of giving. Shop local and support United Midcoast Charities.
- [2nd Annual Gingerbread Contest](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/2nd-annual-gingerbread-contest/) - United Midcoast Charities is brining the community together for a fun event that combines two of our four core areas of focus food and housing and educates the community on housing and food insecurity and what our partner organizations do to address the needs right here in Midcoast Maine. The Gingerbread House Contest is open
- [New Tools to Use Now](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/new-tools-to-use-now/) - Discover the benefits of Foundation Directory, how to get your GuideStar seals of transparency, and preview a couple other tricks we've got up our sleeve.
- [Planned Giving Beyond Bequests](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/planned-giving-beyond-bequests/) - Brush up on planned giving beyond just bequests with Apollon Wealth Management Advisors. Learn about different kinds of gifts and their respective benefits so you can comfortably discuss these types of gifts with your donors. Paul Spizzuoco CFP® Paul is a founding Partner of Apollon New England. His roots are in education. After graduating from
- [Grantee Breakfast](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/grantee-breakfast/) - September 11, 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. 2024 grantees are invited to join UMC in a inspiring celebration of compassion and kindness.
- [UMC (Virtual) Coffee Chat](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/coffee/2020-08-20/) - We invite UMC supporters and interested community members to join us for short interactive conversations/Q & A with our leadership. A chance to connect virtually this summer! The schedule is as follows: Thurs July 9 at 9:30 am- UMC's response to the needs of the pandemic with Betsy Saltonstall, President Thurs July 23 at 9:30
- [POSTPONED: Learn With UMC: Data Collection Tools](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/data/) - Funders often ask nonprofits to demonstrate their impact through internal data. Nonprofits trying to meet this expectation sometimes collect disorganized, unwieldy information that is expensive and difficult to use. In the best cases, well-conducted and managed data can radically improve program results and improve funding prospects. Your own program research can return robust information to
- [POSTPONED -Learn With UMC: Endowment Managers as Effective Partners for Your Nonprofit](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/endowment-managers/) - **THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, LOOK FOR A NEW DATE SOON. This interactive panel will take place at 16 Bayview (downstairs) in Camden on Friday, Mar 13 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. This session is sponsored by First National Wealth Management. Once you’ve determined an endowment is right for your organization, there are
- [2020 Grant Application Deadline](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/grant-deadline/) - Please have your application and all supporting material submitted prior to this date. The online application will close automatically at 5:00 p.m. EST.
- [2020 Grant Applications Open](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/grants-open/) - The 2020 UMC grant cycle begins with online applications open on March 3. The online application must be submitted by 5 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. For More Info >> Please call 207-236-2299 with any questions!
- [Learn With UMC: Goals & Objectives for Grantseeking Success](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learn-with-umc-goals-objectives-for-grantseeking-success/) - UMC program coordinator Kelly Carey will offer hands-on coaching on how to write a winning grant application with concrete goals and objectives at 3pm, February 28th, at the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library. All around the nation, funders are increasingly moving to data-informed, outcome-focused grantmaking strategies. That means that it’s critical for nonprofits
- [Grantseeking with FDO Workshop](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/grantseeking-with-fdo-workshop/) - Learn with UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online (FDO) workshop will be offered at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 11 at Social Capital, 28 Spring St, Belfast Maine. This workshop is ideal for anyone in a fundraising role who has not yet had a one-on-one FDO tutorial with UMC staff. Certified Expert FDO Trainer Kelly
- [Funding Your Nonprofit: A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/funding-your-nonprofit-a-new-years-resolution-you-can-keep/) - Announcing the First 2020 Learn with UMC Event - **THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL - Please call 207-236-2299 to be put on the wait list. Learn with UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online (FDO) workshop will be offered at 8:30 am on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 87 Elm St, Camden. Certified Expert FDO Trainer Kelly Carey
- [4th Annual UMC Day of Giving - Belfast, Camden/Rockport & Rockland](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/day-of-giving2019/) - Shop Local, Support Many! You can support local businesses and local charities all while doing some holiday shopping - Mark your calendar to shop at participating businesses on Saturday, Dec. 14! UMC has been funding local organizations in Knox and Waldo counties for 77 years, providing vital funding for service agencies whose work betters our
- [2019 Community Celebration!](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/grants-dance-celebration/) - **Online ticket sales are now closed. Purchase tickets at the door for $30 cash/check.** Join us for a celebration of good work happening in our communities! We will announce UMC's 2019 grant recipients for the first time, and the public is invited to come enjoy and evening of fun, dancing and delicious food and drink.
- [Learn With UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/fdoaugust/) - THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL – Please call 236-2299 for other options The July offering in UMC's free educational series, Learn with UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online, will be offered at 9 a.m. on Aug. 9 at 87 Elm St, Camden. Certified Expert Trainer Kelly Carey will offer an interactive, hands-on workshop to introduce local
- [Learn With UMC: Board Boot Camp](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/board-boot-camp/) - Do you ever worry about whether the board you’re on is covering all of its bases – or whether there’s some outstanding risk or liability that you’ve overlooked? This workshop will provide participants with a working understanding of the legal, fiduciary and governance obligations of nonprofit boards of directors. Attendees will gain clarity regarding the
- [Nominations Deadline for Unsung Hero Award](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/unsung/) - NONPROFITS, tell us about that one amazing volunteer who is quietly going about getting the job done! Nominations for the "Unsung Hero Award" are accepted under the following criteria: Nominee(s) must be an individual who volunteers in Knox and/or Waldo County, Maine. Nominations must be made by a nonprofit. Employees and paid staff of the
- [Learn With UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online - EVENT FULL](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/fdojuly/) - THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL - Please check out the August workshop or call 236-2299 for other options The July offering in UMC's free educational series, Learn with UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online, will be offered at 9 a.m. on July 12 at 87 Elm St, Camden. Certified Expert Trainer Kelly Carey will offer an
- [Learn With UMC: Benefits Options for Nonprofits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/benefits/) - SIGN UP FOR THIS WORKSHOP The June offering in our free educational series, Learn with UMC: Benefits Options for Nonprofits, will be held at the Picker Room of the Camden Library at 3 p.m. on June 6. This two-hour workshop will discuss options for a variety of nonprofit employee benefits packages. Nonprofit boards sometimes consider
- [Learn With UMC: Track Your Impact](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learn-with-umc-track-your-impact/) - SIGN UP FOR THIS WORKSHOP Presenters from USM's Data Innovation Project will offer a three-hour workshop, Track Your Impact, to help nonprofits use data to achieve their intended impact. Funders of all kinds increasingly expect nonprofits to demonstrate their impact through program data. As nonprofits are expected to take on more work previously funded by
- [Learn With UMC: Marketing 101 &102](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/learn-with-umc-marketing-101-102/) - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL - PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE INCLUDED ON THE WAIT LIST. Please join the United Midcoast Charities’ Communication Committee for a series of two workshops designed to help your organization develop a marketing plan or enhance your marketing efforts. Whether organizations don't know where to start, or have started and
- [Learn With UMC: Gift Acceptance, Investment & Spending Policies](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/gift-acceptance/) - Throughout 2019, United Midcoast Charities will offer free educational opportunities on topics essential to nonprofit sustainability and impact. Our inaugural event will focus on policies that lay a strong foundation for financial stability. This series was developed in response to needs expressed by our 2018 grantees, and our goal is that attending nonprofits will emerge
- [Grant Applicant Presentations](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/event/grant-applicant-presentations-2/) - Selected agencies present to UMC board. Presenting agencies will be notified by the end of June.

## Series

- [UMC (Virtual) Coffee Chat](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/series/umc-virtual-coffee-chat/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Focus Areas](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/focus/)
- [Food](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/focus/food/)
- [Housing](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/focus/housing/)
- [Health and Safety](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/focus/healthsafety/)
- [Economic Security](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/focus/economicsecurity/)
- [News](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/news/)
- [Events](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/events/)
- [Public Events](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/events/pubevents/)
- [Agency Events](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/events/agencyevents/)
- [...The rest of the story](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/news/story/)
- [Why Give?](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/why-give/)
- [Capacity Building](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/capacity-building/)
- [Grant Award Post](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/grant-award-post/)
- [Volunteerism](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/category/volunteerism/)

## Tags

- [search grants midcoast](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/search-grants-midcoast/)
- [nonprofits](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/nonprofits/)
- [resources](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/resources/)
- [database](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/database/)
- [FDO](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/fdo/)
- [2023 Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/2023-grantees/)
- [2023 Grant Awards](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/2023-grant-awards/)
- [2024 Grants](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/2024-grants/)
- [Grant Application](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/grant-application/)
- [Apply for a grant](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/tag/apply-for-a-grant/)

## Gallery Categories

- [Events](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery_category/events/)
- [Impact](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery_category/impact/)
- [Info](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery_category/info/)
- [Grantees](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/gallery_category/grantees/)

## Partner Categories

- [group1](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/partner_category/group1/)

## Event Categories

- [Day of Giving](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/events/category/day-of-giving/)
- [Grantmaking Event](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/events/category/grantmaking-event/)
- [Volunteer Event](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/events/category/volunteer-event/)
- [Public Event](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/events/category/public-event/)
- [Family Friendly](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/events/category/family-friendly/)
- [Nonprofit Learning Series](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/events/category/nonprofit-learning-series/)
- [LEARN @ UMC](https://unitedmidcoastcharities.org/events/category/learn/)