FARMINGTON — The Greater Franklin Food Council, which is convened by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and Healthy Community Coalition, invites you to a free movie showing of “Eating You Alive” at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at its offices at 218 Fairbanks Road. The movie will conclude with a vegetarian potluck. A brief […]
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Hair cut-a-thon benefits United Way of Tri-Valley Area fund
FARMINGTON — A second annual Cut-A-Thon, sponsored by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area, will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at four local salons. All proceeds from the event benefit the United Way fund for programs around Greater Franklin County. Area stylists will donate their time and expertise to […]
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United Way of the Tri-Valley Area begins annual campaign
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has set a goal to raise $805,548 in cash, goods and services, and volunteer service during this campaign year. The goal is 5 percent more than the amount of total contributions received last year. “The needs of the community are great,” Lisa Laflin, UWTVA executive director, […]
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United Way Tri-Valley awards Venture Grants
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has selected three organizations to receive a portion of $10,000 in funding to launch new and innovative programming in Greater Franklin County. The organizations include HealthReach Community Health Centers, Western Maine Homeless Outreach and Androscoggin Children’s Advocacy Center. HealthReach Community Health Centers was awarded funding to […]
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Days of Caring in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area announces the 4th annual Days of Caring, a campaign to engage hundreds of people in giving their time and talents to a community project. There are four projects to select from. People can work alone or with a team and at the times convenient for them. […]
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United Way of Tri-Valley Area receives funding, recognition
FARMINGTON — The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area recently received national recognition and grant funding for its downtown volunteer center. The Maine Commission for Community Service has awarded the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area a Volunteer Generation Fund grant of nearly $46,000. It comes from the Corporation for National and Community Service under […]
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A food drive with a creative twist benefits food pantries
FARMINGTON — A food drive that will benefit Franklin County food pantries will conclude the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Days of Caring for 2013. During the first annual Can-Art Competition: A Food Drive with a Creative Twist, teams will create art structures from donated food and toiletry items from 1 to 4 p.m. […]
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United Way Caravan of Caring vists local agencies
FARMINGTON — Programs addressing the needs of the unemployed, homeless and victims of sexual assault, as well as those without food or heat, were explained as the second Caravan of Caring traveled Tuesday to six area programs supported by the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. Community members and about twenty representatives from various organizations […]