United Way
The COMMUNITY.
In partnership with the communities we serve, Heart of Maine United Way continues to be a trusted catalyst for change, enhancing lives across our six-county region.
The COMMUNITY: Maine’s Nonprofit Hub fosters collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and resilience for Maine’s nonprofit sector. By providing shared resources, expert guidance, and a space to connect, we empower organizations to scale their impact and meet the evolving needs of our communities. Together, we are building stronger, more resilient nonprofits and mobilizing communities so all can thrive.
Our Community Hub project in currently in development with a planned launch Fall 2025.
Providing Support For the
NonProfit Community.
Shared Coworking & Collaboration Space
Cultivating a collaborative workspace for nonprofits, fostering resource-sharing to reduce overhead, enhance collaboration, and provide a premium environment for impactful work.
Innovation & Workforce Solutions Center
Establishing an incubator to support organizations in creatively tackling community challenges, redefining effective problem-solving for organizations and their leaders.
Volunteer & Needs Awareness Center
Establishing a dedicated Volunteer & Needs Awareness Center, increasing nonprofit visibility, boosting volunteer placements, and delivering substantial impact and financial savings.
Board Development & Placement Service
Guiding business leaders in development to foster effective and confident Board candidates, establishing a robust regional pipeline for Board placements.
Shared Warehouse & Distribution Space
Centralizing warehouse space to support nonprofits during emergencies, and efficiently distributing essential items to Maine residents, such as diapers, school supplies, hygiene items, and household goods.
Culture Building & Leadership Training
Establishing a dynamic, technology-rich training hub to empower nonprofit professionals in capacity building, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within organizations.
Advisory Committee Members
Wendy Durrah
Bangor Savings Bank
Jamie Comstock
Bangor Public Health and Community Services
Clint Deschene
Town of Orono
Matt Dexter
Christine B. Foundation
Jason Donovan
Bangor Savings Bank
Katy King
Haley Ward
Anne Krieg
City of Bangor
Evelyn Silver
University of Maine (Retired)
Ashley Tkowski
BerryDunn
Strategies
The Community Hub.
If you’re interested in learning more or want to get started today with community hub and provide support for the nonprofit community, please contact Matthew Donahue at (207) 941-2800 or mattd@homeunitedway.org.
Heart of Maine United Way
Serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Waldo, Somerset, and Washington Counties
With an estimated population of 345,656 our region is filled with outdoor adventures, rural communities, bustling historic town centers, great business success stories, and its own unique set of community challenges and needs. Evolving our role to become what the community requires to respond to the most pressing issues, Heart of Maine United Way (HoMEUW) wants to engage more people, raise awareness of the issues our communities face, and activate our cross-sector network of partners. Join us in creating long-term, sustainable change together!