Help Starts with 2-1-1
If you are in need of assistance with a health or social service related issue then 2-1-1 is the number to dial.  2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, phone number and website (www.211maine.org) that connects individuals to comprehensive vital health and social service information and resources. READ MORE

The Opportunity to Shine Announces Camp Fair
United Way of Androscoggin County and the TOPS program is inviting people to attend the TOPS camp fair which will be held at the Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. READ MORE

February 2008

Hello from United Way--
While the weather is still cold, the activities at United Way are heating up. Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening at our organization. Please share this newsletter with your co-workers or visit our website at www.unitedwayandro.org for more information.

Community Impact
The 2008 Community Investment process is underway with over 50 volunteers representing five impact councils.  Volunteers are currently reviewing 56 program funding applications submitted by 40 agencies.  In addition to reviewing the applications, the volunteers visit the agencies and conduct a program interview. Funding decisions will be determined in March. 

United Way Promotes Financial Health and Awareness
CA$H is a community-based partnership aimed at helping working individuals and families plan for their financial health.

United Way of Androscoggin County is partnering with the Lewiston-Auburn Tax Credit Awareness Coalition to promote the largest anti-poverty program known as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). This program offers free income tax preparation and credit reporting for low to moderate income workers. Many families are not aware that this federal benefit is available to them – since 2004 over 4 million dollars has come back to our community through this program.

To learn more about this program contact Larry Marcoux at the United Way office (lmarcoux@unitedwayandro.org or 795-4000) or visit http://www.unitedwayandro.org/TaxPrep.html.

United Way Helps With Heating Assistance
United Way of Androscoggin County recently contributed $5,000 to Rural Community Action Ministry and $7,000 to the Salvation Army for heating assistance.  In an effort to create greater Community Impact and recognize emerging needs, United Way is investing resources to assist people in need.  For more information please visit www.unitedwayandro.org.

United Way and the Androscoggin County Bar Association
Team-Up to Keep Androscoggin County Warm