UMC Annual Events

UMC Board and Staff at Volunteer Expo

Knox County Volunteer Recruitment Expo

The UMC Volunteer Recruitment Expos are an opportunity for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes to, conveniently in one place recruit community members interested in putting their passions to good use. This event is FREE and open to all ages. 

Rising Tide Party Balcony at Belfast Boathouse

2025 Rising Tide Party & Auction

Be the tide that rises all the boats. This festive and memorable evening brings together community members and businesses who want to uplift our community in a fun and meaningful way. Celebrating donors, volunteers and those that make a difference.

Grantee Breakfast

Annual Grantee Awards Breakfast

Held each September this annual event honors those organizations who are receiving grant funding from United Midcoast Charities. Staff from each organization gathers for breakfast, networking, inspiration, and of course, receipt of their grant funding.

Waldo County Volunteer Recruitment Expo

The UMC Volunteer Recruitment Expos are an opportunity for any nonprofit to, conveniently in one place recruit community members interested in putting their passions to good use. This event is FREE and open to all ages. 

Shopping during Day of Giving

12 Days of Giving

Our annual Day of Giving is evolving into 12 Days of Giving and each day will feature two business, our goal being one each from Knox and Waldo Counties. This new format gives us the ability to highlight each participating business individually, while also celebrating the collective generosity that makes our community so strong.

Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibition

Everyone can be an agent of change. Put your frosting to good use as you raise funds and awareness for more than 40 agencies doing important work in our community with regards to food, housing, health and safety and economic security.