February 24
Worthy Wednesday
One Dock, Kennebunkport
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
April 15
Annual Meeting
The Coastal House, Wells
7:30 a.m.
June 9
Day of Caring
GIVE TIME
TO CHANGE LIVES
Give an hour.
Give a Saturday.
Give your best.
We all have special talents. Things we can do to help.
Give the gift of you. Volunteer.
THAT'S what it means
to LIVE UNITED.
Jim Fitzgerald of Coldwel Banker Residential Brokerage,
UWYC 2010 Campaign Chair
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JANUARY 2010
United Way of York County Awards
$820,000 in Community Grants
Nonprofit Organizations Will Receive Funds to Provide Essential Services
United Way of York County (UWYC) recently awarded $820,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations providing essential services for York County residents. This represents an increase over the amount of grants awarded last year. "At a time when nonprofits are seeing an increase in demand for services, we are delighted that we are able to increase our support to the community," said UWYC President & CEO Kathryn Davis.
The power of UWYC's network of partnerships provides vital support for the building blocks of a good life: education, income and health -- assisting those in immediate need while placing increased emphasis on prevention and lifelong learning to enhance the capacity of people to realize their positive potential.
A community review team of volunteers determined which grants would be awarded in a very competitive year: 72 programs provided by 34 organizations across York County will receive funding from UWYC. The variety of programs and organizations receiving grants acknowledges that the issues facing our community today are more complex than any one individual or organization can solve. Our friends and neighbors seeking assistance need a variety of support ranging from food, shelter and heat to healthcare and childcare.
Please see our 2010 Impact Guide for a complete description of all programs and initiatives that will receive funding from UWYC this year.
United Way of York County Takes Lead Role in Keep ME Warm Initiative
Low-Income Residents to Receive Assistance
UWYC is coordinating this season's statewide Keep ME Warm initiative in York County. Following a training session in December and a follow-up meeting earlier this month, teams of community volunteers have been fanning out across the county to provide weatherization services to low-income homeowners. Services include installation of pre-made storm window panel inserts, caulking, weather stripping, outlet covers and CFL light bulbs. Many thanks to the five volunteer teams who are donating their time to assist! Weatherization teams will wrap up their efforts by the end of February. 
This project is a cooperative effort of Maine Housing, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Habitat for Humanity, Maine State Prison, 2-1-1 Maine and local partners including UWYC.
Volunteers outline plans to assist York County low-income residents as part of the statewide Keep ME Warm initiative. Pictured are Henry Reynolds of MEMIC, Community Volunteer Jeff Fowler and Community Volunteer Nancy Hayes.
February 24 - A Worthy Wednesday
Wednesday, February 24 ~ 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The award-winning One Dock of Kennebunkport Inn
celebrates United Way of York County!
As One Dock's nonprofit of the week, 15% of the evening's proceeds will be donated to UWYC. Reservations are strongly suggested. For more information, please contact UWYC Manager of Resource Development Cindy Richards or visit the events section of our website.
United, we can change what we see in our world.
GIVE ~ ADVOCATE ~ VOLUNTEER
United Way of York County ~ 36 Water Street ~ Kennebunk, ME 04043
www.buildcommunity.org / 207.985.3359
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