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United Way of Aroostook to Administer Over $28,000 in Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Funding

Aroostook- — United Way of Aroostook has been selected to administer a $28,974 grant from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program that will provide additional resources to local organizations that meet these two basic needs.  United Way of Aroostook has been designated to provide the administrative support for EFSP’s fund distribution through a […]

Aroostook CA$H Coalition Will Prepare Taxes Again

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will be preparing taxes again this year starting February 8t.  IRS tax law certified volunteers will be available to provide free tax preparation and financial checkups for low to middle income households earning less than $58,000 by appointment only.  This year all appointments will be in person with no option to […]

High Five Turkey Drive Returns to Stuff Pantry Food Boxes

United Way of Aroostook is once again partnering with Townsquare Media to host the High Five Turkey Drive that has yearly brought thousands of dollars to Aroostook County food pantries during Thanksgiving.  United Way of Aroostook uses all monetary donations to provide local grocery store gift certificates to food pantries that provide Thanksgiving baskets to […]

United Way of Aroostook Funding Applications Available

Jon Gulliver, President of the United Way of Aroostook Board of Directors and Sarah Duncan, Executive Director, have announced the application for United Way of Aroostook funding for 2022-2023 is now available.                 Non-profit health and human service organizations serving Aroostook County citizens may apply to United Way of Aroostook for funds which were raised […]

Telethon to Keep County Residents Warm and Safe Returns

Home heating costs are expected to remain high this winter as people continue to be forced to shelter at home due to the pandemic.  For many families, especially with children who must be out of school, the added increase is an escalating concern.  The reliance on oil to heat Aroostook County homes makes the annual […]

High Five Turkey Drive Returns to Stuff Local Pantries for Thanksgiving

United Way of Aroostook is once again partnering with Townsquare Media to host the High Five Turkey Drive that has brought thousands of dollars to Aroostook County food pantries over the past few years during Thanksgiving.  United Way of Aroostook will work to provide local grocery store gift certificates to food pantries that provide Thanksgiving […]

Telethon to Support United Way of Aroostook Programs

The United Way of Aroostook will be kicking off their Annual Campaign this year with a telethon on WAGM on September 16th.  United Way of Aroostook has been working since 1957 to bring people together to help the community reach its full potential.  They partner with local nonprofits, businesses, government departments, and social service agencies […]

Community Partners to “Stuff the Bus”

United Way of Aroostook is collaborating with Aroostook County Action Program, Adopt-A-Block Aroostook, Walmart Houlton, Walmart Presque Isle, and Townsquare Media to help Aroostook County children be well prepared to begin the new school year by providing eligible families with a backpack and school supplies.  Working together, along with the generous support of businesses and […]

United Way of Aroostook Holds Online Auction to Make Positive Changes

In a time when in-person events have not been feasible, United Way of Aroostook decided to create an online auction that will be crucial to the success of the United Way of Aroostook Campaign.  This campaign helps to fund vital programs and services across Aroostook County.  United Way of Aroostook strives to break the cycle […]