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United Way of Aroostook Job Posting

September 13, 2024

JOB POSTING: United Way of Aroostook’s Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center Job Title: Childcare Resource Education SpecialistDepartment: Aroostook Childcare Resource CenterSupervises: Not supervisor positionReports to: United Way Aroostook Executive DirectorUWA Pay Classification: $24-$36Hybrid Position JOB SUMMARYThe Childcare Resource Education Specialist is responsible for providing expert guidance and support to childcare providers and educators in implementing […]

United Way of Aroostook to Administer Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Funding

April 24, 2024

News Aroostook- — United Way of Aroostook has been selected to administer a $23,918 grant from theEmergency Food and Shelter National Board Program that will provide additional resources to localorganizations that meet these two basic needs.United Way of Aroostook has been designated to provide the administrative support for EFSP’s funddistribution through a local board of […]

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

January 26, 2023

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 […]

Telethon to Keep County Residents Warm and Safe Returns at a Critical Time

October 28, 2022

We are entering in to a critical and unpredictable time for so many of our friends, family, and neighbors.  That’s why the dollars raised during the annual Helping Hands for Warm and Safe Homes Telethon will be vital to ensuring these people can stay warm.  Most of the households that do receive this emergency funding, […]

High Five Turkey Drive Returns to Stuff Pantry Food Boxes

October 28, 2022

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

January 10, 2022

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

October 25, 2021

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

October 25, 2021

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

August 30, 2021

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 […]