United Way of the Tri-Valley Area
| Address: | PO Box 126 Farmington, ME 04938 |
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| Location: | 232 Broadway , ME |
| Phone: | (207) 778-5048 |
| Fax: | (207) 779-0577 |
| E-mail: | info@uwtva.org |
| Website: | Website |
| Contact: | Debby Norton, Administrative Assistant |
| Services: | To increase the organized capacity of people in the Tri-Valley area to care for one another. The local United Way provides funds in the form of annual allocations to twenty-two member organizations that provide health and human service programs to the communities of Franklin County, Livermore, and Livermore Falls. Funds are also distributed according to donor request to other charitable organizations that provide health and human services in Maine. Special funding is also distributed when available through venture grants to new programs and initiatives that deal with persisting or emerging health or human service needs in the Tri-Valley service area. In addition to its fund raising and fund distribution programs, the local United Way maintains a listing of volunteer opportunities available at local non-profit organizations. A booklet is also available that lists a variety of agency representatives who can speak at community meetings and events regarding current health and human service issues that effect our local area. The local United Way is also very active in several community building initiatives including the Franklin County Mentoring Alliance, the Maine Leave A Legacy Program and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program at Franklin County. |
| Volunteer Opportunities: | Volunteers plan and implement projects and activities in the following areas with staff support: fundraising, agency relations and fund distribution, public relations, community building, and board of director service. Required training: Former experience with any of the above is helpful, but not commitment and interest are a paramount. Time requirements: Average of 2-3 hours per month. Executive Director: Nancy Morgan (207) 778-5048. |
