Thomas College President Laurie Lachance attributes the campaign's success to three factors, including a vote of confidence from the Harold Alfond Foundation in the form of a $13.5 million investment in the Waterville school.
United Way of Kennebec Valley holds virtual campaign celebration
Event covered 2020 fundraising campaign, awards presented, board members recognized, new board members named.
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United Way of Kennebec Valley recently announced that it helped 57,534 people and raised $1,665,005 in the 2020 campaign. This growth represents a 3% increase in donations from 2019 and the most funds ever raised in support of UWKV’s 50 partner programs. Campaign co-chairman and -woman Chris and Sarah Voynik shared this news at UWKV’s Campaign Celebration, which attracted 87 people virtually on Jan. 27, according to a news release from Augusta-based United Way.
Acknowledging the fact that this has been one of the hardest years the Kennebec Valley has ever faced, the Voyniks asked the community in September to simply give if they had the means to do so and announced a goal of helping 56,000 people. Together, supporters exceeded that goal through the combined efforts of the annual fundraising camp
The Gardiner City Council is expected to hear a presentation on the construction project at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley and a request for $500,000 to help the club meet its $10 million fundraising goal.
February 3, 2021
The United Way of Kennebec Valley raffling off two ice shacks with proceeds to benefit Kennebec Behavioral Health and the Bread of Life Ministries Soup Kitchen through the UWKV.
The winners will be chosen Feb. 8. More here!
Did you know that a 5 x 8ft ice shack built by Blane Casey Building Contractor, Inc. weighs close to 600 pounds and that…
Another season Maine cabin makeovers kicks off on the DIY Network this week.
Maine Cabin Masters will return to TV for another season of impressive cabin renovation wizardry. Going into their sixth season,
Maine Cabin Masters follows Chase Morrill and his crew of builders as they give run-down cabins around the state a major facelift. The show returns with new episodes starting Monday, February 1, at 9 p.m.
A sneak peek of the new episode was shared on Facebook. According to the post:
A decade ago the Wilkinson family, Dave, his wife Kelly, and sons Rex and Cy, realized their dream, purchasing “Wit’s End” in Hartford, ME. But a nasty winter storm and a fallen tree threatened to destroy the camp. Heartbroken, the Wilkinsons called on Chase and the Cabin Masters for a rescue.