Give

Start making your impact. Give to United Way of Southern Maine today.

$50 provides one night of emergency shelter for a survivor of domestic violence. $250 provides a school year of nutritious food for a family at risk of hunger. Whether it’s $5, $100, or $500, you can be confident your gift is helping local people in Southern Maine.

GIVE ONLINE

Visit our donation page to make a one-time or recurring gift. We can also accept donations over Venmo at @uwsme

Interested in making a credit card payment on an existing pledge? Visit our fulfill a pledge page.

Give by check

Checks made out to “United Way” can be sent to:

United Way of Southern Maine
550 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
Portland, ME 04101

Give By Phone

If you would like to make a donation over the phone, please call (207) 874-1000 and ask to speak to a member of the finance team.

Other Donation Methods

Whether you are giving by Donor Advised Fund, Stock Transfer, or any other method, we’re happy to provide the details that you may need. Please email Carl Young at cyoung@uwsme.org, or call  (207) 874-1000 and ask for a member of the finance team.

If you are making a gift as part of a workplace campaign, please reach out to your Human Resources department for instructions on how to donate. 

United Way of Southern Maine’s tax number (EIN) is 01-0241767. Our legal name is “United Way Inc.”

Join a Leadership Society

Connect with other passionate, community-focused philanthropists who want to serve Southern Maine and develop as leaders for change.

Workplace Giving

United Way of Southern Maine’s workplace giving campaigns unite employees across all departments, offices, or branches of an organization, and give them an opportunity to donate, volunteer, and learn more about Southern Maine and the issues that matter to them.