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 Events

June 18 , 2008: United Way Hosts Full Moon Madness, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 180 Center Street, Auburn, ME.

May 22, 2008: United Way of Androscoggin County Annual Meeting, Muskie Archives, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston.

May 19 , 2008: United Way Hosts Full Moon Madness, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 180 Center Street, Auburn, ME.

April 20 , 2008: United Way Hosts Full Moon Madness, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 180 Center Street, Auburn, ME.

November 15, 2007: Campaign Celebration, Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn.

November 8, 2007: United We Dine, fundraiser involving local restaurants throughout Androscoggin County.

October 30, 2007: Pink Tulip Project, Planting of Pink Tulips at selected gardens in Lewiston.

October 23, 2007: 75th Anniversarry Celebration, 66 Ash Street, Lewiston.

September 7, 2007: Campaign Kickoff, Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston.

September 7, 2007: Day of Caring, for more information e-mail Adam Caron at acaron@unitedwayandro.org.