Supporting families and ensuring children are ready to succeed when they enter school, as well as beyond.
* 16% of children in Androscoggin County live in poverty.

A Dynamic Community:
Promoting, supporting, enhancing independence and self-sufficiency
* 49% of local residents cannot read higher than a sixth grade level.

Meeting Basic Needs:
Ensuring individuals and families have food, shelter, clothing and access to services that promote physical and mental well-being.
* 60 people in our community are homeless on any given night.

Life-Long Learning:
Promoting opportunities for job training, education, collaboration and volunteerism.
* In 2004, 200 high school students in our county dropped out of school.

Advocating that individuals and families are safe and protected at all times
* Over 3,000 crimes were committed in Androscoggin County last year.

United Way Hosts Full Moon Madness

Enjoy an evening of festivities, fun and full moons as United Way of Androscoggin County teams up with Margaritas Restaurant to offer the community Full Moon Madness on Sunday, April 20, 2008.

From 4p.m.-1a.m. come join the celebration at Margaritas Restaurant on 180 Center Street in Auburn.  The event will include games, prizes and much more! Proceeds from the evening will benefit United Way of Androscoggin County.