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United Way of Kennebec Valley announces 2024 campaign leadership
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) has appointed TJ and Kerry Smart, a Waterville couple, as campaign co-chairs for the 2024 fundraising season beginning in September. TJ Smart
United Way of Kennebec Valley announces 24th Annual Day of Caring starting April 11
AUGUSTA, ME – United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) is proud to announce the commencement of its 24th Annual Day of Caring, set to begin on April 11. This year, a record-breaking lineup
KBH Client Story
Kennebec Behavioral Health’s (KBH’s) Outreach Program received a report of a man living in inhabitable conditions. When staff members went to find him, he was living in a two-axle camping trailer on a very remote piece of land without running water and no nearby neighbors. The client was on probation, which was the only living situation he had available.
Ricky’s Story
Ricky (a pseudonym), who was an early participant in Snow Pond’s StoryCorps sessions at Waterville’s South End Teen Center (SETC), which began in June 2022. Snow Pond’s staff first met Ricky when he attended its Learn to Own music program at SETC. His background included an unstable home environment, food insecurity, and lack of support. He would barely make eye contact.
Sandra’s Story
Sandra (pseudonym) a woman in her early 50’s was newly released from Maine State Prison and living at the Bread of Life Shelter recalls feeling lost, lonely, and scared. She was sober for the first time in over 30 years, with no sense of self, in unfamiliar surroundings, and was referred to LINC by her co-occurring Drug Court Case-Manager.
Jessi & Ryan’s Story
Jessi and Ryan’s eight-month-old daughter Beatrice is a student in the Chickadee’s classroom and their two-year-old son, Arlo, is a student in the Raven’s classroom at the YMCA’s Learning Center.
