Promoting Independence

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Community Vision:

All people are independent and have the means to care and provide for themselves and/or their familes.  United Way of Mid-Maine will achieve its vision through coordination and collaboration of services in Mid-Maine.

Central Maine Ca$H Coalition

United Way of Mid-Maine is seeking volunteers to help with our free tax clinics coming in February and March 2010.  Download details 

Volunteer Recruitment Poster

Volunteer Recruitment Information

  The Promoting Independence Team works to reach the following results in our community:

• older adults living in isolations are identified and assisted to remain independent
• available resources, such as 211, are known and accessed
• self-sufficiency is promoted through on-going communication and education
• basic needs and safety issues for older adults are addressed
• employment skills training is available
• employment barriers are addressed and reduced
• greater independence for all populations is supported
• financial stability is supported

Programs:

The Promoting Independence Community Impact team works with the following Community Partners:

• 2-1-1 Maine
• Alfond Youth Center - Serving Seniors
• Catholic Charities of Maine
• Central/Western Maine Workforce Investment - WorkReady Credential Program
• HealthReach Network MaineGeneral Counseling
• HealthReach RSVP - Bone Builders Program
• Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County
• Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area
• Kennebec Behavioral Health - Outpatient Mental Health.Substance Abuse
• Kennebec Valley Community Action Program - Transportation
• Literacy Volunteers of Franklin/Somerset
• Literacy Volunteers of Waterville Affiliate
• Maine Chapter, National MS Society
• Spectrum Generations - Meals on Wheels