Amber’s EITC and CTC Story
Amber’s EITC and CTC Story Amber, a small business owner, and mother of two, relies on the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit that she accesses through CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope)
Impact Stories
The local faces impacted by your United Way donation.
Greg’s Story: MaineCare Expansion Changed His Life
Greg’s Story MaineCare Expansion Changed His Life Greg struggled with depression and suicidal tendencies from childhood, and as an adult struggled to maintain employment and stability. Greg applied and was denied over 6 times for MaineCare and
Safe, Stable Housing: Helen’s Story
Safe, Stable Housing: Helen’s Story Success through Project WIN, supported by Women United After moving from war-torn Angola, Nsevilo “Helen” Shabani was connected with The Opportunity Alliance’s Project WIN (Women In Neighborhoods), a two-generation strategy,
Nikki’s Story: 211 Was There In Her Time of Need
Mental health challenges and depression affect 1-in-5 Mainers (21%), and rates of depression among Maine high school students have been increasing in recent years, with more than a quarter reporting feeling so sad or helpless
This Community Helped Me, Now It’s My Turn
This Community Helped Me, Now It’s My Turn Michael Shows That Kindness Comes Full Circle When Michael thinks of the Southern Maine community, one word comes to mind: generosity. “Ever since I was younger, my