United Way + Community

We come together to help children, individuals, and families in ways that create a brighter future for all.

Monument Square - 1990s
Monument Square - Early 1930s
United Way Kick-Off - 1991

Since 1929, United Way of Southern Maine has been a powerful local force for good and a critical part of the fabric of our community.

As our needs changed over time, we adapted our strategies and support.

What hasn’t changed? We bring together the people, ideas, and resources to tackle the root causes of issues like food insecurity, housing instability, literacy gaps, and access to healthcare.

We Mobilize

Donors, Volunteers, & Advocates

It takes all of us. United Way connects people with local causes close to their hearts and inspires them to roll up their sleeves right here in Southern Maine.
Get Involved

Organizations

United Way works alongside 300 community partners to tackle our community's most critical challenges. Because no one can solve them alone.
Community & Partners

Companies

Local businesses are the economic engine for our community. United Way helps hundreds of local businesses leverage their people and resources to connect to causes that are important to them.
Corporate Partners

Our Values

Community Focused.
  • Responsive: Listen and swiftly respond to community needs
  • Belonging: Embrace others and create welcoming spaces
  • Equitable: Elevate missing voices, co-create solutions
Results Drive.
  • Strategic: Are forward thinking, mission and data driven
  • Action-oriented: Translate strategy into achievable, impactful outcomes
  • Excellent: Deliver quality work and continuously improve
Intentionally Collaborative.
  • Respectful: Honor and engage different perspectives
  • United: Mobilize community for collective action
  • Connected: Align voices and activities
Leading with Integrity.
  • Trustworthy: Are honest, transparent, and ethical
  • Responsible: Stay organized, logical, productive, and efficient
  • Accountable: Leverage process and hold ourselves to a high standard

We value and are committed to the richness of diversity in all aspects of our organization, our partners, and those we serve.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

The Team

Staff

Board

Careers

Accountability

Financials

IMpact

Investments

What are our community’s biggest challenges? Take our community survey and help shape United Way’s work going forward.