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

Annual Day of Giving

The Annual Day of Giving brings area businesses together to support UMC. From a straight up donation to a portion of the proceeds of the day businesses can participate however it feels right. Each year more than 40 businesses from all over the Midcoast participate.

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.