WHO WE ARE
Our Mission & Values
United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) is a nonprofit organization serving all of Kennebec County, Maine. UWKV works to build strong, healthy communities, give all kids equal opportunities, and improve financial stability for everyone – creating a thriving Kennebec County.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
OUR VISION
OUR VALUES
United Way of
Kennebec Valley is...
COMMUNITY CENTERED
We serve the community, are inclusive of all people, and are responsive to needs.
United Way of
Kennebec Valley is...
RESULTS DRIVEN
We are forward-thinking and deliberate as we translate strategy into measurable and lasting outcomes.
United Way of
Kennebec Valley is...
COLLABORATIVE
We champion collective action, align community efforts, and engage different perspectives.
United Way of
Kennebec Valley is...
LEADING WITH INTEGRITY
We foster trust, ensure our work is equitable and transparent, and hold ourselves accountable.
OUR VALUES
COMMUNITY CENTERED
We serve the community, are inclusive of all people, and are responsive to needs.
RESULTS DRIVEN
We are forward thinking and deliberate as we translate strategy into measurable and lasting outcomes.
COLLABORATIVE
We champion collective action, align community efforts and engage different perspectives.
LEADING WITH INTEGRITY
We foster trust, ensure our work is equitable and transparent, and hold ourselves accountable.
Future Plans
2023-2025 Strategic Plan
- More than 26% of households spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent or mortgage, plus utilities), which means they may struggle to build savings and may not be prepared for financial emergencies.
- 7.5% of adults experience current symptoms of depression.
- 22% of high schoolers have reported four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences.
- Nearly 13% of all residents and 18% of children are food insecure.
But this reality does not have to be our future. We have an opportunity to connect our neighbors to resources and local relationships to address these challenges head-on and meet our community needs across health, education and financial stability. In order to do this, UWKV has authored a three-year strategic plan that defines our role in Kennebec Valley and our responsibility as the steward of donor investments.
Our Operational Plan, which is approved by the Board of Directors annually, works in tandem with the Strategic Plan to ensure UWKV’s leadership, programming and investments are aligned.
GOAL 1
Achieve and model community unity and engagement from corner to corner
GOAL 2
Increase and diversify revenue to raise $2M by 2025
GOAL 3
Ensure the sustainability of Impact2032
Furthermore, UWKV is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. Thus, these principles are foundational to our Strategic Plan and are integrated throughout its pillars.
UWKV's Community Agreements
Mission: United Way of Kennebec Valley unites people and resources to improve lives in our community.
We appreciate that people in our community hold a wide range of beliefs, priorities, values, and perspectives. In pursuit of fostering a more inclusive, just, and vibrant community, we ask anyone volunteering, contributing toward, or participating in our programming to honor these agreements that align with UWKV’s values.
We serve the community, are inclusive of all people, and are responsive to needs.
We are forward-thinking and deliberate as we translate strategy into measurable and lasting outcomes.
We champion collective action, align community efforts, and engage different perspectives.
We foster trust, ensure our work is equitable and transparent, and hold ourselves accountable.
We treat every person with respect and kindness, regardless of background, identity, or life circumstances. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all voices are valued. We address and challenge exclusion, discrimination and bias.
We are mindful and efficient with financial, human, and environmental resources.
We respect the confidentiality of sensitive information regarding community members or programs.
We communicate with compassion, assuming best intentions and listening actively. We call people in, not out.
We have a positive mindset, seek out the good in situations and celebrate shared successes.
We embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement. We help grow the organization in ways that enhance the mission and community impact.
