Why give to the Community Fund? Your gift to United Way of Eastern Maine's Community Fund is the best way to invest in your community. How will my gift to the Community Fund be invested? Your gift to United Way of Eastern Maine's Community Fund joins hundreds of thousands of other contributions to form a single, powerful financial resource for a broad range of worthy organizations making a lasting difference in people's lives. Each year through your generosity, we are able to provide vital grants to 74 Eastern Maine area nonprofit organizations and foster patnerships with many more. Our experienced staff and volunteers invest your contribution in top-performing local programs in the impact areas. Regardless of size, each of the programs supported by the Community Fund also has access to United Way's expertise in strategic planning and program development to ensure its sustained effectiveness. Special thanks to all company campaigns, especially our cornerstone companies:

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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.