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70 YEARS OF IMPACT
United Way of Kennebec Valley celebrates 70 years!
United Way of Kennebec Valley is proudly celebrating 70 years of serving our community. Over the decades, we’ve partnered with countless individuals and organizations to create lasting change for more than a million people. This milestone is an opportunity to honor the people and stories that have shaped our journey and inspired a brighter future for Kennebec Valley.
Scroll down for information on our 70th Anniversary Day of Action on July 17, 2025!
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We are more than fundraisers. We advocate for systemic policy changes and promote diversity and inclusion practices that create a healthier, more equitable community.
Giving Societies
Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Leadership Circle, or Emerging Leaders Society
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Events
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Recognizing Our Community
As part of this celebration, we’re featuring 70 Community Heroes — individuals who have made a meaningful difference — and sharing 70 Stories of Impact, showcasing how United Way has transformed lives over the past seven decades.
Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Or have a story of how United Way has made a difference in your life? Submit a nomination today!
Community Heroes
Nominate a community hero today! We will be announcing nominees at our Campaign Kickoff Celebration in September.
Stories of Impact
Share your story of impact. We will be posting these stories as they come in throughout the year.
70 Acts of Kindness
Looking for ways to give back? Our 70 Acts of Kindness guide offers inspiring ideas to support your neighbors and strengthen our community. Whether you’re donating time, skills, or resources, this list provides meaningful ways to make an impact.
Leave a Legacy
Celebrate 70 years of impact by securing the future of our community. Help us reach our goal of 70 legacy commitments by including United Way of Kennebec Valley in your estate plans and create a lasting impact for generations to come.
Celebrating 70 Years of Service: UWKV's Day of Action
On July 17, United Way of Kennebec Valley marked its 70th year of service with a powerful Day of Action, bringing together individuals and businesses from across Kennebec County for a morning of meaningful community impact.
Volunteers participated in hands-on projects that directly benefited local organizations and our neighbors in need—showcasing the strength of collective action and community spirit.
The day wrapped up with a celebratory BBQ lunch in Downtown Augusta, where volunteers connected with one another and the UWKV team to reflect on their shared efforts and accomplishments.
Thank you to everyone who made this special day a success. Your dedication helps build a stronger, more connected Kennebec Valley!
CORPORATE PARTNERS WHO PARTICIPATED
The following local businesses, organizations, municipalities and school systems participated (individually or with teams) in United Way’s 70th Anniversary Day of Action.
Augusta Adult and Community Education
Augusta Teen Center
Catholic Charities
Central Maine Power
City of Augusta
Hardy Girls
J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print
Kennebec Savings Bank
KV Federal Credit Union
Legal Services for Maine Elders
MaineHousing
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
MSAD 11
NRF Distributors
One River CPA’s
Sexual Assault Crisis and Support
Sprague & Curtis
Team EJP
United Way Staff and Board
Jared & Vivian Mills Team
Waterville Essentials Closet
WIPFLi
The following businesses contributed more than $30,000 annually:
The following businesses contributed between $15,000 and $29,999 annually:
G&E Roofing Company
J.S. McCarthy Packaging & Print
Lajoie Brothers
NRF Distributors
The following businesses contributed between $5,000 and $14,999 annually:
Bangor Savings Bank
Central Maine Power/Avangrid
Core-Mark
Hannaford
KV Federal Credit Union
Laflin & Wolfington Realty
LL Bean
Meadow Park Development
O’Connor Auto Park
Performance Foodservice NorthCenter
WIPFLi LLC
Allen Insurance & Financial
Alternative Manufacturing, Inc.
Aubuchon Company
Buddies Groceries
Cives Steel
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate
Darling’s Auto Group
Gagnon Dental
Ganneston Construction
Kennebec Technologies
Macomber, Farr & Whitten
Maine Technology Group
Marden’s Surplus & Salvage
Nicholson, Michaud and Nadeau
Rizzo Mattson Realtors
Zimba Company
Many businesses and organizations opt to contribute beyond their workplace campaigns. These contributions may exceed the scope of a workplace campaign and take various forms, such as a direct contribution, sponsorships, in-kind support, employee matching gifts or donations from the company’s foundation.