What We Do
Build Strong, Healthy Communities
What We Do
Build Strong, Healthy Communities
Together, we can build a stronger, healthier Kennebec Valley by helping people access prevention and wellness services and engage in healthy behaviors.
What we're up against
By tracking these data points over a 10-year period, our goal is to reduce the years of potential life lost before age 75 by 5%.
Together, we can build a stronger, healthier Kennebec Valley by helping people access prevention and wellness services and engage in healthy behaviors.
What we're up against
By tracking these data points over a 10-year period and in collaboration with Impact2032, our goal is to reduce the years of potential life lost before age 75 by 5%.
How we make it better
Living a healthy life means more than just visiting the doctor. True well-being and happiness come from a blend of strong mental health, proper nourishment, physical activity, community connections, making healthy choices, and feeling safe. By supporting health programs and services like meal delivery for homebound seniors, outreach for teens, access to nutritious food for all, and behavioral support for at-risk individuals, we empower children, adults, families, and neighbors to lead longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
Good health and a strong community go hand in hand, opening doors to better education, a higher quality of life, and greater financial stability.
Investing in local health programs ensures everyone — regardless of social or economic challenges — has the resources to thrive and achieve their best health.
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
Healthy Behavior Changes
Physical & Behavioral Health Access
Social & Economic Barrier Removal
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
Healthy Behavior Changes
Physical & Behavioral Health Access
Social & Economic Barrier Removal
Help us build strong, healthy communities!
Help us build strong, healthy communities!
HEALTH PARTNERS
United Way of Kennebec Valley partners with 22 agencies specifically to build strong, healthy communities in the Kennebec Valley. UWKV funds one or more programs through the following organizations that are specifically
advancing the health of all people in our community.
Alfond Youth & Community Center
Augusta Food Bank
Augusta Teen Center of the Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley
Bread of Life Ministries
Catholic Charities of Maine
Crisis & Counseling Centers
Faith Food Pantry
Family Violence Project
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area
Kennebec Behavioral Health
Kennebec Valley YMCA
MaineGeneral Health
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services
Motivational Services Inc.
Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center
South Parish Congregational Church
Spectrum Generations
Spurwink Services
State YMCA of Maine
Waterville Community Dental Center
Winthrop Hot Meal Kitchen
