Community Impact Today, United Way's focus is to make a difference in education, income and health resources in our community. The ultimate goal is improving the lives of children, families and seniors in Eastern Maine. We strive to make sure children are ready to learn, families are safe and self-sufficient and seniors remain independent and active. We accomplish our results by bringing together subject experts, business leaders, donors, neighborhoods, and members of local nonprofit agencies. These community members help identify our community's most critical social issues. In forming these partnerships, we are better able to address the underlying causes of problems in our community and prevent them from happening. United Way is focused on achieving real results through the implementation of strategies that work.   Click here for the 2011 UWEM Community Needs Assessment Funded Program Partners 40 nonprofit agencies to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Community Partners and United Way Initiatives (read more) 2-1-1 Maine is a 24-hour information resource and referral line connecting Maine to health and human service resources. Born Learning The Backpack Program Creating Assets $avings and Hope NALC Food Drive Neighbors Helping Neighbors School Readiness Pilot Senior Health Transportation Initiative Senior Falls Prevention Initiative VolunteerMaine   To contact any of our partner agencies or to learn more about their programs, call 2-1-1 or visit 211maine.org.

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United Way partners with the Creating Assets, $avings and Hope (CA$H) coalition to provide free tax assistance and financial resources to individuals in Eastern Maine. More than 2,800 low and moderate income individuals have received free tax preparation and financial resource support. The work of the coalition has brought more than $2 million in refund monies to Eastern Maine. Read more.