TOPS Summer Camps
It’s that time of year again for students in the Lewiston public school system who want to attend summer camp – the TOPS scholarship deadline is June 8, 2007. TOPS is a collaborative project between the Libra Foundation and United Way of Androscoggin County. The program provides an $800 or $1,000 scholarships for an eligible student to attend a Maine summer camp of their choice. To obtain TOPS Application form contact the administration office at your child’s elementary school or Adam Caron at United Way (795-4000 or acaron@unitedwayandro.org) [MORE]

Day of Caring
In 2006, 165 volunteers from 18 local companies participated in the annual Day of Caring with one goal in mind: to improve the community. Volunteers painted walls, washed windows, spruced up playgrounds, and weeded neighborhood gardens. On the heels of a very successful 2006 Day of Caring, we are gearing up for this year’s event. Stay tuned for more information on how your company can get involved.   

Spring 2007 News

While spring has arrived in Maine without the warm weather, the activities here at United Way of Androscoggin County are heating up. Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening:    

2007 Community Investments
For the past several weeks our office has been filled with dozens of volunteers meeting with local non-profit agencies and pouring over the decisions for our new investment model – Community Impact. Wednesday morning United Way of Androscoggin County Board of Directors unveiled the 2007 community investments during a breakfast to thank these hard working volunteers. I am very pleased with this year’s progression and extremely grateful for the work of our Board of Directors, Oversight Council and Impact volunteers who spent over 3000 hours working on this process.

Community Impact demonstrates a renewed commitment to our community and a desire to remain innovative and keep our organization’s business model fresh and relevant. Our organization’s number one priority remains the same – effectively using donor dollars to create a stronger community for us all to enjoy. [MORE information on Community Impact]  

2-1-1 Maine
2-1-1 is quick, free and easy to use. We all know to dial 9-1-1 for medical and health emergencies. We also know to dial 4-1-1 for directory assistance. And now, finding heath and human services information and resources is as quickand easy as dialing 2-1-1 or visiting www.211maine.org. During the past three months over 500 people from our community have used 2-1-1 Maine to get or give help.

For more United Way information visit our website at www.unitedwayandro.org.

Best regards,

Joleen