In Kennebec County, Maine,
42 percent of households struggle
to make ends meet.
UNITED WAY OF KENNEBEC VALLEY
INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY
United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) unites people and resources to improve lives in our community.
UWKV works to build strong, healthy communities; give all kids equal opportunities; and improve financial stability for everyone — creating a thriving Kennebec County for every person in our community. We invest in local health and human service programs whose missions align with our focus of improving prevention and wellness services, providing early educational opportunities, and promoting the training and resources needed to achieve economic well-being.
We are more than fundraisers. We advocate for systemic policy changes and promote diversity and inclusion practices that create a healthier, more equitable community. We are the hand raisers and the game changers.
| WHAT WE DO
UNITing PEOPLE AND RESOURCES
We strive for a community where all people are thriving. So, it is our mission to improve lives by uniting people with the resources they need to live stronger, healthier and more financially stable lives.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
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Building Strong,
Healthy Communities
Health affects individual experiences as well as families, communities and schools – impacting the economy in terms of financial and productivity costs.
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Giving All Kids
Equal Opportunities
Our ability to support children in reaching their full potential academically impacts the well-being of the entire community. Education achievement correlates with health, income and long-term success.
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Improving Financial
Stability for Everyone
Reducing poverty and increasing financial stability are sound social investments for Kennebec County – generating strong returns to society in the form of reduced expenditures on health care, decreased crime rates...
| BY THE NUMBERS
OUR IMPACT
Together, we are making a lasting impact on Kennebec County. Together, we can accomplish anything! These numbers reflect our impact in 2023.
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programs funded.
and nonprofits partnering to make a difference.
back annually.
IMPACT STORIES
Your dollars change lives.
KBH Client Story
Ricky’s Story
Sandra’s Story
Jessi & Ryan’s Story
Jule’s Story
Albert’s Story
Embracing and Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
in Kennebec Valley: Our Commitment to a Better Future
EQUITY IS WHEN ALL ARE
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Top Corporate Partners
Our business partners are essential to UWKV’s success in the community. The following businesses and their generous employees made up 58% of UWKV’s annual campaign last year. We are grateful to not only these 12 businesses, but all of our campaign partners for their ongoing support and partnership.
![A Partner in Technology logo](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/api.jpg)
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![JS McCarthy Printers logo](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JSM-logo-pack-print-color-RGB.png)
![LOGO-SYMBOL_KennebecSavingsBank_v1](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LOGO_KennebecSavingsBank_CMYK_2-LineLG.jpg)
![Lajoie Brothers Logo](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lajoie_primary_corporation.png)
![MGH_2Col_CMYKLogo](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MGH_2Col_CMYKLogo-scaled.jpg)
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![NRF Logo](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NRF-Logo.jpg)
![NorthCenter_2c (1)](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NorthCenter_2c-1-scaled.jpg)
![EJP Larger Logo (1)](https://uwkv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EJP-Larger-Logo-1.jpg)