What We Do

Improve Financial Stability For Everyone

Together, we have the power to ease economic hardship for our most susceptible community members by offering opportunities for employment, income, and resources to attain financial stability.

What we're up against

Kennebec County, Maine, is a wonderful place to live, work and play, but many of our neighbors and friends cannot make ends meet. Safe, affordable housing is hard to find, and as of 2022, 26% of households in our community are paying more than 30% of household income for housing (rent or mortgage, plus utilities).

Percentage of residents who have a subprime credit score (under 660).

Percentage of residents who pay more than 30% of household income for housing (rent or mortgage, plus utilities).

Percentage of parents of children under age 6 who are in the workforce.

Percentage of households that have no vehicle available.

Percentage of adults age 25+ who earn a degree.

By tracking these data points over a 10-year period and in collaboration with Impact2032, our goal is to decrease the percentage of households paying more than 30% of household income for housing to 23%.

How We Make It Better

The path to improved financial stability requires access to higher-paying jobs that offer opportunities for advancement. To secure such positions, individuals need appropriate post-secondary education, training, or certification. This is the fundamental factor in elevating income levels and establishing housing stability within our community. UWKV invests in 13 programs that assist individuals with housing, basic needs, transportation and the education and training necessary to attain a livable wage — paving the way for a stable and financially secure future.

COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

Skills For Employment

Stable Income

Tools For Independence

Help us improve financial stability for everyone!

FINANCIAL STABILITY PARTNERS

United Way of Kennebec Valley partners with 11 agencies throughout our community that specifically help people improve their economic stability. UWKV funds one or more program through the following organizations that are focused on improving financial stability across Kennebec County.

211 Maine

Alfond Youth & Community Center

Bread of Life Ministries

Capital Area New Mainers Project

Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church/Bridging the Gap

Goodwill Industries of Northern New England

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP)

Kennebec Behavioral Health

Legal Services for the Elderly

Maine Children’s Home

Rural Community Action Ministry

What We Do

Improve Financial Stability For Everyone

Together, we have the power to ease economic hardship for our most susceptible community members by offering opportunities for employment, income, and resources to attain financial stability.

What we're up against

How We Make It Better