Why I LIVE UNITED

Why I Live United:

In 2007 I was asked by my employer, Biddeford Savings Bank, to be a Loaned Executive for the United Way of York County; little did I know how much it would affect the way I choose to live and work in York County.

I feel very fortunate that I have not had the need to seek the help of any of the many services that United Way of York County supports; however, life can change in a split second. It is for this reason that I also feel fortunate knowing that there are over 70 different programs available to help in a time of crisis or need for my family, my friends, my co-workers and my fellow community members.

Volunteering to keep these programs going is a way for me to help keep York County a strong and health community. People helping people…it is the most satisfying and gratifying work!

Rhonda Hebert
Campaign Coordinator Biddeford Savings Bank

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Thank you and Happy Holidays!!

Racing for United Way!

First ever Lawn Mower Race for United Way of York County!

The lawn mower race took place at Oakhill Raceway in Shapleigh. A couple special guest attended the race from Oakhill Farm.

Other activities included antique car race and a fire engine ride for the kids!

Great Campaign Finale

I just want to thank all who attended the United Way Campaign Finale last week. What a great event! We are so excited when we get to come together in honor of the people that really make this campaign a success - YOU! Please keep a look out as we are still continuing our campaign efforts.

We can't THANK YOU enough!

Special Campaign Events Still Going Strong!

Today at York County Community College campaign coordinator Ellen is selling pies for United Way. I was at the college this morning and Ellen had pies that fellow coworkers had baked on sale for $10 a pie. Those who bought a pie or made a pie got a free raffle ticket. The raffle tickets were good for many prizes one of which was a close parking spot for the cold Maine winter months!

Selling pies, raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets is a great way to be able to get all at the college including faculty, staff and students involved!

GREAT JOB Ellen!

Exciting Campaign Kick Off at Downeast Energy

Today at Downeast Energy in Kennebunk I was able to stop over and enjoy a kick off BBQ with the staff. The hamburgers were great and the homemade pasta salad topped off the meal. That wasn't all that was going on today...they also had a couple fundraisers happening during their BBQ. The fundraisers included:

A putting contest - employees paid $1.00 for two tries at a hole in one. If you got the hole in one you were able to put your name in to win one of the three raffle prizes they had on display. They made the putting green out of a carpet runner and a box upside down with an arc cut out of it.

A manager's face on the hole added a motivational touch

Pie-In-The-Face Contest - employees could pay $1.00 to hit the manager of their choice with a whip cream pie in the face.

The event ended with a lot of sticky managers, a lot of happy employees and a good amount of money raised for their United Way campaign!

Thank you Downeast Energy for the great afternoon!

Thank you to all who attended Kick Off

I want to thank all the coordinators who were able to attend kick off. It was so great to have some of our biggest supporters all in one room. We would love to get your feedback on the event. Please post your thoughts about Kick Off.

Thank you!
Cindy