United for a Stronger Community!

United Midcoast Charities, for more than 80 years, has been empowering Midcoast Maine nonprofits through finance and operational support, aiding a network of resources stronger than any single organization. UMC supports organizations that focus on providing food, housing, health & safety and economic security to the residents of Knox and Waldo counties. Through a thorough application and community review process, over the past 40 years, UMC has awarded more than  $12.5 million to hundreds of local agencies.

FOOD Help Now! 1 in 4 Maine Youth Suffer from Hunger & Food Insecurity. HOUSING Help Now! The median home price in Knox County is $415,000. ECONOMIC Help Now! 42% of those who work here can't afford to also live here. SECURITY HEALTH Help Now! Hundreds of seniors rely on home and public health nurses daily. AND SAFETY