United Way chapter welcomes feedback at community forum in Newcastle

United Way of Mid Coast Maine (UWMCM) envisions the future needs of Lincoln County residents and welcomes community input during a strategic planning session in Newcastle on Friday, October 14. community that helps all of us – our families, friends, colleagues, employees and neighbors,” said Barbara Reinertsen, Executive Director of United Way of Mid Coast Maine.

“In these outreach forums, we ask community members to help create a shared vision of what we want most for our future and how we can guide our actions to create that future,” added Reinertsen.

The community forum in Newcastle is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. An earlier session will take place in Brunswick on the same day from 7:30 to 9:30. Prior to the discussion, a light lunch will be served, as well as coffee and a continental breakfast in the morning session. Community members will also have the opportunity to participate in an anonymous online strategic planning survey, which will be posted on the UWMCM website (www.uwmcm.org) and made public at the end of October.

For nearly 65 years, UWMCM, together with local partners, has provided valuable and essential services to residents of Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, as well as the cities of Brunswick and Harpswell. Their mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities is the current that guides their efforts to provide the best start for children, build financial stability, and help everyone live healthier, more connected lives. The UWMCM Board of Trustees initiated this strategic planning project in recognition of the immense challenges facing community members, as well as the opportunities that exist to create solutions. The October 14 community forums follow a previous strategic planning session with partner organizations funded in August.

To participate in one of the sessions, RSVP by Wednesday, October 12 at www.uwmcm.org/feedback, or by contacting the UWMCM office at (207) 443-9752. Please RSVP for the session you wish to attend or in the city with which you feel most closely affiliated, either personally or professionally.