A Powerful Start to LEARN@UMC in 2026
Our January LEARN@UMC workshop, Storytelling for Impact, led by journalist Elaine Appleton Grant, was an…
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…
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…
Community Volunteer Hub
We’re excited to announce the launch of United Midcoast Charities’ Community Volunteer Hub, a new tool…
UMC hosts 3rd Annual Gingerbread Spectacular
What a joyful weekend at United Midcoast Charities’ Gingerbread Spectacular, held during Camden’s Christmas by…
Otter Tee Auction Raises $1,450 for UMC’s Urgent Needs Grant Pool
United Midcoast Charities recently hosted a special Otter Tee Auction after a generous local community…
Waldo County Emergency Food Summit
On October 31, Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) hosted its Emergency Food Summit in Belfast—a gathering of nonprofits,…
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…
Unlocking Fundraising Success: UMC’s October LEARN@UMC Workshop with CCS Fundraising
United Midcoast Charities successfully hosted its October LEARN@UMC workshop, Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Fundraising…
UMC Holds Waldo County Volunteer Recruitment Expo
United Midcoast Charities successfully hosted the Waldo County Volunteer Recruitment Expo at the Waldo County…
Christopher Beebe Receives 2025 Award for Philanthropic Excellence
United Midcoast Charities Presents Award for Philanthropic Excellence to Christopher Beebe at Rising Tide Party…
Record $650,000 Distributed to Support Safety Net
United Midcoast Charities Distributes Record $650,000 to Local Nonprofits at Annual Grantee Breakfast; Event Highlights…
Permission to Pause: A Different Kind of LEARN@UMC
On June 18, we tried something new. Instead of another skills-based training or panel discussion,…
UMC Hosts Successful Volunteer Recruitment Expo
On Tuesday, March 11 United Midcoast Charities brought the community together for its Volunteer Recruitment…
UMC Grant Application Window Open March 1 – March 31
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) is excited to announce our annual grant application window opens on…
UMC Hosts Nonprofit Grant Writing Workshop
On Wednesday, February 12, UMC partnered with Rebecca Green of Amplify Nonprofit Consulting in Waterville,…
8th Annual Day of Giving
On Saturday, December 21, local businesses from Searsport to Thomaston and community members came together…
2nd Annual Gingerbread Contest
During Camden’s festive “Christmas By The Sea” weekend, our Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibition drew…
12 Days of Giving
This December, United Midcoast Charities was thrilled to see a longtime tradition take new shape…
New Tools Provide More Than $250,000 in Added Value for Grantees
Nonprofits can now access Foundation Directory Pro (FDP) and GuideStar Pro through the Candid Community…
2024 Grantees Announced
United Midcoast Charities this year distributed $630,000 in grant funding to 42 agencies providing the…
Advocating for Hope & Kindness
United Midcoast Charities Annual Grantee Breakfast to Participate in Live, Virtual Global Conversation on Advocating…
Eat, Drink & Be Generous
United Midcoast Charities’ Eat, Drink & Be Generous Event Honors Volunteers, Donors, and Grantees On…
Dinner in 30 Minutes or Less with AIO Meal Kits
The AIO Market has busy moms and anyone who needs a bit of inspiration in…
Baking for a Better World
Three Camden Rockport Middle Schoolers baked numerous tasty treats and held a bake sale in…
How to prepare for a Heat Wave
Just in time for our upcoming summer weather, the American Red Cross of Northern New…
Two Food Programs Announced for Summer
13% of Knox & Waldo county residents are food insecure. Of those 10,400 people, 35%…
Midcoast Habitat Dedicates Emily’s Way at Firefly Field
Together with family and friends of Emily Mecklenburg, Midcoast Habitat for Humanity (MHFH) unveiled the…
United Midcoast Charities Welcomes New Executive Director
CAMDEN, Maine – UMC announces the hiring of Becca Gildred as executive director, effective April…
United Midcoast Charities announces new Board Member
CAMDEN, Maine – United Midcoast Charities recently announced the addition of Larrain Slaymaker to its…
2024 Grant Applications to Open at United Midcoast Charities
CAMDEN, Maine – UMC is pleased to announce that starting March 1, our annual grants…
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,…
United Midcoast Charities Announces 42 Grant Recipients for 2023
CAMDEN— September 13, 2023 – United Midcoast Charities has awarded grants totaling $597,000 to 42…
United Midcoast Charities Creates New Award in Memory of Sani Fogel
CAMDEN – August 31, 2023 -– United Midcoast Charities celebrated the extraordinary life of past…
UMC Awards $500,000 in Grants to 39 Local Agencies
CAMDEN—In its 80th year, the Board of United Midcoast Charities announced this year’s grants will…
75+ Local Businesses Support “Day Of Giving”
The Annual Day of Giving on Saturday, December 18 showcased more than 75 area businesses…
UMC Selected For Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program
CAMDEN, Maine - Brighten your day with a bouquet that gives back to the local…
2021 Grantees Announced: 34 nonprofits awarded total of $464,750
CAMDEN – July 27, 2021 – United Midcoast Charities has awarded $464,750 to 34 nonprofits that address the…
UMC Launches Stimulus Drive to Aid Those in Need
CAMDEN – March 15, 2021 – As recently announced stimulus payments arrive, many individuals and…
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…
Funding Available for Knox County Emergency Food and Shelter Program
UMC has convened a Local Board and applications are now open for Federal Emergency Food…
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…
UMC Partners with Full Plates Full Potential to Feed Kids
UMC recently partnered with the statewide student hunger prevention organization, Full Plates Full Potential, to…
United Midcoast Charities Awards $442,000 in Grants to Meet Essential Needs
Funding for Knox and Waldo Counties Photo courtesy Penobscot Bay YMCA Caption: Penobscot Bay YMCA…
United Midcoast Charities Awards $39,000 in Rapid Response Grants
Photo Credit: Marti Stone Caption: The Belfast Soup Kitchen recently received a grant from UMC’s…
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.…
Rapid Response Fund & Additional Support for Midcoast Nonprofits
In keeping with our mission to support Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and guidance, United…
UPDATE TO UMC COMMUNITY REGARDING COVID-19
Staff and board leaders of United Midcoast Charities are monitoring developments in the worldwide spread…
UPDATE on UMC’s EVENTS
Staff and board leaders of United Midcoast Charities are monitoring developments in the worldwide spread…
2020 Grant Application & Grant Reader Deadlines
UMC is currently soliciting applications for our competitive grant process. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits…
Learn with UMC: Effective Relationships with Wealth Managers
Our March offering in the Learn with UMC series, Effective Relationships with Wealth Managers, will…
United Midcoast Charities offers Grantseeking: Goals & Objectives
UMC's next free Learn with UMC event, Grantseeking: Goals & Objectives will be offered at…
UMC Elects New Officers and Directors
Image: Top Row, L-R: UMC President Betsy Saltonstall, Vice President Lori Alexander, Treasurer Steve Kemple,…
UMC Promotes Kelly Carey to Program Coordinator
United Midcoast Charities, a community-supported nonprofit dedicated to grantmaking and capacity building for local nonprofits,…
UMC named Top-Rated Nonprofit for Third Year
Award based on outstanding reviews We are pleased to announce UMC's designation as a “2019…
Shop Local, Support UMC on Dec 14.
The holiday spirit is thriving in the Midcoast, where businesses in the Belfast, Camden and…
Calling all Businesses! Sign Up for UMC Day of Giving by November 14
With the holiday season just around the corner, United Midcoast Charities is calling on businesses…
United Midcoast Charities Awards 2019 Grants
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has announced its 2019 grant recipients. With this year’s awards, UMC’s…
UMC Offers Board Boot Camp for Beginners
A Learn With UMC event Board Boot Camp for Beginners will be held at the…
Annual Community Celebration Happening September 19
The 2019 UMC Community Celebration will take place on Thursday, Sep. 19 from 5-7:30 p.m.…
Nominations now accepted for Community Volunteer of the Year Award
NONPROFITS, tell us about that one amazing volunteer who is quietly going about getting the…
Free Grantseeking Tutorials with Foundation Directory Online
Learn with UMC Events Learn with UMC: Grantseeking with Foundation Directory Online workshop will be…
UMC offers Benefits Options for Nonprofits Workshop
A Learn with UMC Event The June offering in our free educational series, Learn with…
UMC Earns Second Gold Seal for Transparency
United Midcoast Charities has recently earned a 2019 gold seal of transparency from GuideStar, a…
Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) is grateful to receive support from many local businesses, including a…
Learn With UMC: Track Your Impact data workshop
We are pleased to announce the next offering in our new free educational series for…
UMC Board Welcomes Two New Members
Dr. Jim Hengerer of Rockland and Steve Kemple of Lincolnville have joined the board of…
Nonprofit Marketing and Branding 101 & 102 Workshops Offered
A Learn with UMC Event We are pleased to announce the next offerings in our…
Gift Acceptance, Investment & Spending Policies Workshop Feb. 7
First in Educational Series United Midcoast Charities will offer a series of free educational opportunities…
2019 Grant Application Window Opens on Feb 4
Grant applications will be available beginning on Feb. 4 at unitedmidcoastcharities.org for UMC’s 2019 grant cycle. The deadline for…
United Midcoast Charities named Top-Rated Nonprofit for Second Year
UMC is pleased to announce its designation as a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the…
Day of Giving in Belfast, Camden and Rockland to Support UMC
The holiday spirit is thriving in the Midcoast, where businesses in the Belfast, Camden and…
UMC Executive Earns Nonprofit Management Certificate
Megan Williams, executive director of United Midcoast Charities, has earned a certificate in nonprofit management…
UMC Joins Foundation Center’s Global Network
UMC Now Provides Resources for Local Grantseekers Nonprofit organizations and other grantseekers in Midcoast Maine…
UMC Staff Earns Volunteer Management Certificate
Kelly Carey, administrative coordinator at United Midcoast Charities, recently earned the novice Certificate in Volunteer…
United Midcoast Charities Awards $500K in Grants at Community Celebration
We are pleased to announce our 2018 grant awards of $500,000 to more than 40…
Staggering Statistics on Poverty in the U.S. – and It’s Happening Here, Too
The United Way has released a report illustrating where our country is, despite a reduction in unemployment…
United Midcoast Charities Earns GuideStar’s Gold Seal Rating for Transparency
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has received a gold seal on its nonprofit profile at GuideStar,…
May Nonprofit News
Details about UMC's grant review process and it's time to spread the word about our…
What is the State of the Nonprofit Sector?
The Nonprofit Finance Fund has surveyed 3,400 nonprofit leaders across all 50 states to boil…
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…
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…
Public Transportation Now in Rockland
NEED A RIDE? Here is an exciting new resource: Mid-Coast Public Transportation is now running hourly trips…
April Nonprofit News
Save the Date for a dance party and check out some helpful resources Megan has…
March Nonprofit News
Here are some resources Megan has been referencing - click the here to read all…
United Midcoast Charities Announces New Strategic Direction
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has announced a new strategic direction that emphasizes identifying needs and…
February Nonprofit News
Nonprofits are the heart of United Midcoast Charities. Without the mission-driven work you do each and…
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…
United Midcoast Charities Accepting Grant Applications Through March 16
Grant applications are now available at unitedmidcoastcharities.org for the organization’s 2018 grant cycle. The deadline for all grant applications is Friday,…
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…
Georges River Land Trust pilots Art Loan Program with United Midcoast Charities
The Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) is pleased to pilot a new Langlais Art Loan…
January Nonprofit News
I am pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has officially approved UMC's 2018-2020…
United Midcoast Charities Named “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit”
United Midcoast Charities announced that it has recently been named a “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by…
Why Donate to UMC?
People often ask about the advantages of donating to United Midcoast Charities. Here are some…
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…
United Midcoast Charities Awards $500,000 in Grants to Nonprofits
Recipients gather in Belfast for networking breakfast United Midcoast Charities (UMC) marked the awarding of…
New Executive Director
Megan L. Williams of Rockland will join United Mid-Coast Charities as the organization’s first-ever executive…