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70 YEARS OF IMPACT
United Way of Kennebec Valley celebrates 70 years!
In 2025, United Way of Kennebec Valley proudly celebrated 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.
Make a difference in OUR community.
Ways To Give
Donate, Workplace Giving, Planned Giving, or Sponsorships
Advocate
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
Volunteer
See current volunteer opportunities.
Newsletter
Stay informed through our monthly newsletter.
Events
View our calendar of events.
Recognizing Our Community
Community Heroes
Nominate a community hero today! We will be announcing nominees at our Campaign Kickoff Celebration in September.
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.
CORPORATE PARTNERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN 70TH DAY OF ACTION
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.