In Kennebec County, Maine,
41 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
AN UNIGNORABLE IMPACT
ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. More than 41% of Kennebec County households fall below what is known as the ALICE Threshold — not making enough to meet a basic cost of living. ALICE households and households in poverty are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all. So often, ALICE is ignored. At UWKV, ALICE is our “why,” and we are working every day to lift ALICE up!
Help us make ALICE UNIGNORABLE – igniting policy and livelihood changes so that all can thrive.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
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.
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.
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...
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Building Strong,
Healthy Communities
Our work recognizes that health's impact extends beyond individuals to families, schools, communities, and the economy, incurring financial and productivity costs.
In our 2024 campaign, we illustrated five key social issues affecting community health and wellness.
Building on this visual approach, this year our UNIGNORABLE campaign takes a deeper step by amplifying the voices of our ALICE community members through compelling photography by Dave Dostie.
Explore each poster via the link below.
Giving All Kids
Equal Opportunities
We understand that supporting children in reaching their full academic potential benefits the entire community, as educational achievement is closely tied to health, income, and long-term success.
In our 2024 campaign, we created two illustrations highlighting social issues impacting education in our community.
This year, our UNIGNORABLE campaign builds on this by amplifying the voices of our ALICE community members through powerful photography by Dave Dostie.
View them using the link below.
Improving Financial
Stability for Everyone
Recognizing that reducing poverty and increasing financial stability are sound social investments with strong societal returns in healthcare savings and decreased crime, our 2024 campaign used three illustrations to depict social issues affecting financial stability in our community.
Building on this visual approach, this year our UNIGNORABLE campaign amplifies the voices of our ALICE community members through powerful photography by Dave Dostie.
View them through the link below.
We're making Alice unignorable
View a full reading of each of the ALICE stories used in the campaign video below.
Dorianne's Story
Laura's Story
Kehli's Story
| 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 2024.
programs funded.
and nonprofits partnering to make a difference.
back annually.
IMPACT STORIES
Your dollars change lives.
Partner Program Spotlight – Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services
ALICE Spotlight – Dorianne Poulin
Where your dollars go
KBH Client Story
Ricky’s Story
Sandra’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.
