United Midcoast Charities

08/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for UMC’s Rising Tide Party and helped make the evening so special. From our donors, volunteers, colleagues, and community members to our event sponsors, we are so grateful to everyone who came together to celebrate the incredible work happening across Knox and Waldo counties.

We were also honored to present our 2026 Rising Tide Award for Philanthropic Excellence to Dr. Clifford Dasco, MD, recognizing his generosity and commitment to strengthening our community. We are grateful for the many ways he has given of himself to help make our community a stronger, healthier place.

A very special thank you to our event sponsors: Maine State Credit Union, Machias Savings Bank, Bangor Savings Bank, CedarWorks, Barren’s Distillery & Restaurant, and Kathie Neyman & Henry Skoog. Your support helped make this celebration possible.

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the evening one to remember. A rising tide truly lifts all boats!

08/30/2026

We are so grateful to Jim Leonard for taking a deep dive into the work of United Midcoast Charities and helping our community better understand the reach and impact of UMC across Knox and Waldo counties. He did an incredible job telling the story of what UMC is all about. Want to learn more or get involved? Visit unitedmidcoastcharities.org

https://www.midcoastvillager.com/news/the-help-behind-the-helpers/article_a3225a26-886b-412f-8fe6-476a9076a9a1.html

United Midcoast Charities strengthens the region’s volunteer safety net.

08/27/2026

Excited to be celebrating 45 years of New Hope Midcoast tonight at Center for Maine Contemporary Art.

08/27/2026

Have Tuesday mornings free? Help Waldo County Bounty get fresh produce to those who need it most.

We're swimming in produce at the Waldo County Garden and need YOU to help harvest it! Please sign up as a County Garden volunteer and join us every Tuesday morning in Swanville to bring in the bounty for local food security organizations: https://waldocountybounty.org/volunteer

08/27/2026

Head to Belfast on September 5 to enjoy a community soccer tournament supporting UMC grantee Maine Mobile Health Program as well as the Maine Immigrants Rights Coalition!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/midcoast-solidarity-cup-tickets-1995674304567
https://maineimmigrantrights.org/midcoast-solidarity-cup-1/
Join us September 5th for the Midcoast Solidarity Cup! This is a community soccer tournament dedicated to strengthening Maine by honoring our diverse cultures, raising funds for immigrant-led initiatives, and bringing people together through the beautiful game.

September 5th at Walsh Field in Belfast, 9-2pm. Puerto Rican food truck Joshua and Dakota's Cantina will be present to fuel us up!

08/25/2026

Waldo County Woodshed needs volunteers to start stacking wood for the upcoming cold season. Help them out if you have some time and want to support this amazing organization!

08/19/2026

12 HOURS LEFT TO BID!

UMC's Rising Tide Online Auction closes tonight at 8:00 p.m. If you've had your eye on something, now's the time to get your bid in!

And if you haven't found your favorite yet, there's still time to browse. There are so many great items to choose from, and every bid helps support local nonprofits in Knox and Waldo counties.

Browse and bid now: unitedmidcoastcharities.org/auction2026

Planning to join us at the Rising Tide Party tomorrow? We’ll still have a limited number of last-minute tickets available. Get yours at unitedmidcoastcharities.org/risingtidetix.

08/18/2026

Today's featured auction item celebrates award-winning Virginia Shaffer, owner of Lady Oyster, who has been dubbed Maine's first "oyster sommelier" and received the 2025 Best Rural Culinary Heritage Experience Award by the World Travel Association. Join her for a curated oyster and wine tasting for two at her spectacular spot in Phippsburg.

Browse the auction: unitedmidcoastcharities.org/auction2026 or scan the QR code below for more information or to place a bid.

08/17/2026

THANK YOU TO THESE GENEROUS BUSINESSES FOR SUPPORTING THE 2026 RISING TIDE AUCTION!

Every item donated to our auction represents a business that believes in the power of community. Their generosity helps create opportunities for bidders to support local nonprofits while enjoying experiences, services, and favorite destinations throughout the year.

Whether you're bidding on a getaway, a night out, or a gift card to a business you already frequent, every winning bid helps United Midcoast Charities invest in the nonprofit organizations serving Knox and Waldo counties.

Visit unitedmidcoastcharities.org/auction2026 to place your bids! And you might want to hurry, as the online auction closes in two days on 8/19 at 8pm.

08/16/2026

Thank you to our Ebb Tide Sponsors, O'Hara Corporation, CedarWorks, Barren's Distillery & Restaurant, and Bangor Savings Bank, whose generosity helps bring the Rising Tide Event & Auction to life.

Your support adds real momentum to this celebration and to the nonprofits working across the Midcoast. Thank you for being part of the community that makes this possible!