United Way asks for donations and pledges
Lincoln County volunteers at United Way’s Campaign Kick-off. From left are: Kelly Creamer of LincolnHealth and United Way’s Campaign Cabinet, Mary Ellen Barnes of Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and United Way’s Board, Campaign Director Tom Blatz of Wiscasset, Campaign Cabinet member Chris Szalay of partner agency SEARCH in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, and Leslie Livingston of United Way partner agency Healthy Kids in Damariscotta. Courtesy photo
Campaign Co-Chairs Barb McCue (at podium) and Bob McCue (far left) join with other United Way volunteers at the Campaign Kick-off in September. Courtesy photo
Lincoln County volunteers at United Way’s Campaign Kick-off. From left are: Kelly Creamer of LincolnHealth and United Way’s Campaign Cabinet, Mary Ellen Barnes of Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and United Way’s Board, Campaign Director Tom Blatz of Wiscasset, Campaign Cabinet member Chris Szalay of partner agency SEARCH in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, and Leslie Livingston of United Way partner agency Healthy Kids in Damariscotta. Courtesy photo
Campaign Co-Chairs Barb McCue (at podium) and Bob McCue (far left) join with other United Way volunteers at the Campaign Kick-off in September. Courtesy photo
United Way of Mid Coast Maine is asking all Midcoast residents who are able to make a donation to help their neighbors, to make a pledge or gift now to United Way’s annual Campaign.
“This is a campaign to help people improve their lives, and we know that thousands of our Midcoast neighbors will urgently need help over the coming year,” said Bob and Barb McCue, co-chairs of United Way’s 2021 Campaign. “Our goal is to raise $1,725,000, and we need more people who live in Midcoast Maine to give in order to reach that goal and sustain vital services.”
Donations, through United Way’s initiatives and 36 partner agencies, helped approximately 25,000 residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, Brunswick and Harpswell. Donations keep people from homelessness, feed people who are hungry, provide health care, match adult mentors with at-risk youth, organize volunteer matches for isolated seniors, work to prevent domestic violence and child abuse, provide high-quality child care, offer supports to new parents, distribute diapers to Midcoast babies in need, and much more
United Way’s public Campaign Finale is scheduled for Nov. 10. At that time, results will be announced.
“Your decision, your gift is important,” said Barb McCue. “Please do not think that other people have this covered. Providing help at this time, locally, will take all of us.”
People can give by sending a check to United Way of Mid Coast Maine at 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath ME 04530, by texting DONATE2UW to 41444, or online at www.uwmcm.org/donate.
“Please give today!” said Bob McCue. “No gift you make could have a greater impact in changing lives for the better.”
