United for a Stronger Community!

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United Midcoast Charities, for more than 80 years, has been empowering Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and operational support, aiding a network of resources stronger than any single organization. UMC supports organizations that focus on providing food, housing, health & safety and economic security to the residents of Knox and Waldo counties. Through a thorough application and community review process, over the past 40 years, UMC has awarded more than  $12.5 million to hundreds of local agencies.

These 4 priorities make up the safety net in our rural region.

FOOD

13% of Knox & Waldo county residents are food insecure. Of those 10,400 people, 35% are in households earning too much to qualify for food assistance.

HOUSING

Statistics from the Maine State Housing Authority show that in 2023, 88% of Knox County and 77% of Waldo County residents could not buy the median priced home.

HEALTH & SAFETY

The top 4 health priorities for Knox & Waldo counties include: Mental Health, Social Determinants of Health, Access to Care, and Substance and Alcohol Use

ECONOMIC SECURITY

43% of households in Knox & Waldo counties don't bring home enough annual income to meet the basic needs for survival in this same region—let alone save for stability.

UMC BY THE NUMBERS - Thanks to you!

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FEEDBACK FROM VOLUNTEERS, DONORS AND RECIPIENTS

United Midcoast Charities truly makes such a big difference in this community- providing small but steadily transformative funding and support to the many small organizations working to improve the lives of thousands of people across Waldo and Knox Counties.
Deb Schilder
Retired Grant Writer, Rockland
We all have a responsibility, philanthropically, to those in our community in greater need. There is no other organization as uniquely positioned as United Midcoast Charities to help support the operations of so many local organizations throughout the year.
Dr. Jim Hengerer
UMC Board Chair and Community Champion
I have supported UMC financially for many years and will continue to do so, as I know every dollar is used to strengthen our community.
Jeanne
Donor, Owls Head
UMC benefits every community member, from donors to clients, students to patients, businesses, and social groups. Its reach is unequaled, and its presence is essential.
Joe Ryan
Grantee, AIO Food & Energy Assistance
I can honestly say without UMC, many vital services in the Midcoast would not be available through so many worthy organizations.
Martha Kempe
Grantee, Wayfinder Schools
United Midcoast Charities has been an invaluable resource for our community and continues to be an integral part of mission success for a multitude of non-profit organizations. In addition to providing grant support, they engender connections between other non-profits, and they promote ongoing learning for professionals seeking additional resources for their respective agencies.
Cliff Winn
2024 Partner Agency