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, LEARN@UMC invited nonprofit leaders across Knox and Waldo Counties to…
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…
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…
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.…
8th Annual Day of Giving
On Saturday, December 21, local businesses from Searsport to Thomaston and community members came together in the spirit of generosity and cooperation during UMC’s annual…
2nd Annual Gingerbread Contest
During Camden’s festive “Christmas By The Sea” weekend, our Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibition drew in a crowd of enthusiastic participants and visitors. In its…
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 App at the United Midcoast Charities (UMC) offices in Camden.…
2024 Grantees Announced
United Midcoast Charities this year distributed $630,000 in grant funding to 42 agencies providing the basic needs of food, housing, health & safety, and economic…
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…
Eat, Drink & Be Generous
United Midcoast Charities’ Eat, Drink & Be Generous Event Honors Volunteers, Donors, and Grantees On August 22, a quintessential Maine summer day featuring everything from…
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 the kitchen in mind with their meal kits. Every month…
Baking for a Better World
Three Camden Rockport Middle Schoolers baked numerous tasty treats and held a bake sale in Camden over the weekend. They raised more than $200 through…
How to prepare for a Heat Wave
Just in time for our upcoming summer weather, the American Red Cross of Northern New England—one of UMC’s long-time partner agencies—offers the following tips on…
Two Food Programs Announced for Summer
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…
Midcoast Habitat Dedicates Emily’s Way at Firefly Field
Together with family and friends of Emily Mecklenburg, Midcoast Habitat for Humanity (MHFH) unveiled the newly designated Emily’s Way on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The…
United Midcoast Charities Welcomes New Executive Director
CAMDEN, Maine – UMC announces the hiring of Becca Gildred as executive director, effective April 1. Becca brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit…
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…
2024 Grant Applications to Open at United Midcoast Charities
CAMDEN, Maine – UMC is pleased to announce that starting March 1, our annual grants application process begins. Nonprofit organizations providing services to Knox and…
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…
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 &…
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…
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 provide $500,000 to 39 agencies providing the basic needs of…
75+ 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…
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)…
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 most basic needs for food, housing, health and safety, and…
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…
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…
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 and Shelter (EFSP) funding. Knox County was awarded $29,912 through…
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…
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 help provide grants to school districts in Knox and Waldo…
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 received a 2020 UMC grant to help provide access to…
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 Rapid Response Fund We are pleased to announce the latest…
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…
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…
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…
UPDATE on UMC’s 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…
2020 Grant Application & Grant Reader 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 in Rockland, Belfast and the Camden area to participate in…
United Midcoast Charities 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…
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.…
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…
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 job done! Nominations for the “Unsung Hero Award” are accepted…
Free Grantseeking Tutorials 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…
UMC offers Benefits Options for Nonprofits Workshop
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…
UMC Earns Second Gold Seal for Transparency
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,…
Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gift Acceptance, Investment & Spending Policies Workshop 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.…
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 all grant applications is Tuesday, March 5. Application information, eligibility requirements,…
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 leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. 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 Rockland area have set aside Saturday, December 8 to contribute…
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…
UMC Joins Foundation Center’s Global Network
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…
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…
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 nonprofit organizations in Knox and Waldo counties. A community celebration,…
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 since the 2008 recession ended. 2018 Applications to UMC’s Grants…
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, a leading source of information about nonprofit organizations. The gold…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Public Transportation Now in Rockland
NEED A RIDE? Here is an exciting new resource: Mid-Coast Public Transportation is now running hourly trips between Pen Bay Medical Center and Walmart on the DASH bus. Check…
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…
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…
United Midcoast Charities Announces 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…
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…
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…
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, March 16. Application information, eligibility requirements, sample qualified programs and…
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…
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 Program with United Midcoast Charities in Camden. Several original paintings…
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…
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…
Why Donate to UMC?
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…
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…
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 $500,000 of grants this year to more than 50 nonprofit…
New Executive Director
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…