Packs for Progress
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is now accepting applications for Packs for Progress. This program provides back-to-school supplies and backpacks for area children. In line with our recently launch of ALICE (not sure what ALICE is? Click here FMI), eligibility guidelines have expanded. Please click here to determine your family's eligibility, using 250%.
We are offering two pick up locations/times this year so be sure to SAVE THESE DATES (and indicate your preferred location on the application):
- West Farmington Grange (4 Bridge Street, West Farmington, ME) - AUGUST 19th AND 20th
- Spruce Mountain Adult Ed (9 Cedar Street, Livermore Falls, ME) - AUGUST 20th and 21st
Please click here to apply!
Packs for Progress is generously sponsored by:
With generous donations and support from: 
It is important for students to have the tools to successfully learn. United Way of the Tri-Valley Area is proud to help children throughout Greater Franklin County access these tools by providing free backpacks stuffed with school supplies. United Way is now taking applications for our ‘Packs for Progress’ initiative for the coming school year starting in the Fall of 2024. We will partner with local businesses and Farmington Rotary to provide backpacks for eligible students living in Greater Franklin County and/or attending schools in RSU9, RSU73, MSAD58, Rangeley Schools, Stratton School, including home-schoolers, grades Pre-K through 12.
We are always accepting donations and supplies for this program, so anyone interested in donating money or supplies can call Nichole at 778-5048 x3 or reach her via email at nernest@uwtva.org.
Our supply list includes:
- Big pink erasers
- Pencil top erasers
- Folders
- Pens
- Pencils
- Markers
- Colored pencils
- Crayons
- 1" spiral notebooks
- Lined 3-Hole Punched Paper
- Pocket Tissues
- Rulers
- Three-Ring Binders
- Hand Sanitizer - individual sizes
- Composition Notebooks
- Backpacks
Click here to fill out your application!
