Voluntary Contributions

The Kennebec Valley United Way works to improve lives in our local community by supporting programs that focus on education, financial stability, and health. Your donation helps build strong foundations for individuals and families in central Maine, funding more than 50 programs and initiatives each year that make a measurable difference in people’s lives.

Payroll deductions to MaineShare, administered by Maine Initiatives, may support a broad network of nonprofit organizations working on social, economic, and environmental issues across Maine. Donations can help fund grassroots efforts focused on areas such as racial equity, climate, reproductive health, and labor rights. This model offers a way for donors to contribute toward organizations aiming to create lasting community impact.

Creating Healthier Communities connects donors with high-impact nonprofits to improve community health and well-being nationwide. By donating through payroll deduction, you are supporting initiatives that address chronic disease, mental health, health equity, and community resilience. CHC partners with trusted local and national organizations to drive meaningful change in the lives of individuals and families.

If you would like to make a charitable contribution through payroll and do not yet have a Voluntary Deduction set up in Workday, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to Workday.

2. In the Search bar, type “Voluntary Deductions.”

3. Under Tasks and Reports, click on “Voluntary Deductions.”

4. Click the “Add” button.

5. Choose one of the following approved charitable organizations:

   • Creating Healthier Communities

   • MaineShare

   • United Way

6. You’ll be taken to the “Add Voluntary Deduction” form.

7. Choose your deduction type:

   • One-Time – a single payroll deduction

   • Ongoing – a recurring deduction from each paycheck

8. Select a Start Date. (This informs Payroll of the effective start—your deduction will begin on the next available pay date.)

9. The “Type” will default to Amount.

10. Enter the Dollar Amount you’d like to contribute.

11. Click “OK” to submit your deduction.

If you set up an Ongoing deduction, you may cancel it at any time. To do so, simply return to “Voluntary Deductions” in Workday and click “Delete” next to the applicable charity. Your deduction will stop with the next available payroll cycle.

1. Log in to Workday.

2. In the Search bar, type “Voluntary Deductions” and press Enter.

3. Review the list of your current voluntary deductions.

4. To adjust an existing deduction, click the “Edit” button next to the deduction you wish to change.

5. Enter an End Date to stop the current deduction.

6. If you’d like to continue donating with a new amount or change the type (One-Time or Ongoing), proceed to add a new deduction.

7. Click the “Add” button.

8. Select one of the approved charitable organizations:

   • Creating Healthier Communities

   • MaineShare

   • United Way

9. Complete the “Add Voluntary Deduction” form by selecting:

   • Deduction Type (One-Time or Ongoing)

   • Start Date (this tells payroll when to begin the deduction)

   • Amount you wish to contribute

10. Click “OK” to save your new deduction.

11. Changes will take effect with the next available payroll cycle, depending on timing.

Your support makes a difference—thank you again for giving back!