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.
We are excited to have opened the doors of The Community Hub this Fall and are continuing to develop additional programming launching in 2026.
Providing Support For the
NonProfit Community.
Nonprofit Talent & Capacity Building
Strengthen the skills and resilience of nonprofit leaders, staff, and emerging professionals by offering training, advising, and peer learning opportunities that support recruitment, retention, and long-term career pathways.
Shared Space & Services
Provide quality meeting rooms, office space, and shared infrastructure to reduce overhead costs, increase collaboration, and create a professional, connected nonprofit environment.
Nonprofit Incubation & Growth
Support emerging or evolving nonprofits by offering technical assistance, advising, and innovation support to ensure sustainability and reduce duplication of services.
Board Leadership Development
Equip professionals with governance knowledge and practical skills while connecting nonprofits with trained, mission-ready board members to strengthen oversight and effectiveness.
Volunteer Center
Expand volunteerism across the region by coordinating opportunities, promoting skilled volunteering, building corporate engagement, and recognizing the value of volunteers.
Strategic Partnerships & Community Building
Foster collaboration across nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors by hosting convenings, building coalitions, and facilitating conversations that drive innovative community solutions.
Building the vision
As we transform the Community Hub, every paint stroke, floorboard, and wall brings our vision closer to reality. This renovation isn’t just construction—it’s the foundation of a collaborative, vibrant space designed for nonprofit innovation. These photos, from early plans to in-progress snapshots, bring to life our commitment to creating a dynamic environment where organizations gather, connection thrives, and impact is amplified across Maine.
Renderings Of What’s To Come
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Renovation Progress
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
Get Involved
Support The Community Hub.
If you’re interested in learning more about sponsoring or becoming a partner on the Community Hub, please contact Shirar Patterson at (207) 941-2800 or shirarp@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!