United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold its signature summer event, the 2025 Rising Tide Party & Silent Auction, Thursday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Sail, Power & Steam Museum Boathouse in Rockland.

This celebratory evening brings the Midcoast community together in support of UMC’s mission to strengthen nonprofit services across Knox and Waldo counties. With the theme “Be the Tide That Lifts All Boats,” the event features:

● Bold fire-crafted flavors of Applecroft Catering

● Lively swing, jive, and Latin sounds from the Right Track Jazz Combo

● A silent auction full of treasures and experiences

● A scenic waterfront setting

Event sponsors are Maine State Credit Union, Bangor Savings Bank, Machias Savings Bank, Front Street Shipyard, O’Hara Corporation, and CedarWorks.

“Our sponsors help make this event—and our impact—possible,” said Eileen McGuigan, Development & Communications Coordinator at UMC, in a news release. “It’s a true celebration of community generosity.”

Over the past 40 years, UMC has distributed more than $12.5 million to hundreds of nonprofits across Knox and Waldo counties—funding essential programs that provide food, shelter, healthcare, safety, and economic stability.

This fall, UMC present over $600,000 in new grants at its annual Grantee Celebration Breakfast.

"The Rising Tide Party marks the beginning of our next grant cycle and serves as a vital fundraising event to sustain this impactful work," said UMC.

Tickets are on sale now at unitedmidcoastcharities.org/risingtidetix.

United Midcoast Charities plays a pivotal role in providing financial support, strategic guidance, and tangible resources to Midcoast nonprofits providing services in our four focus areas of food, housing, health & safety, and economic security. UMC strengthens these community-focused organizations to achieve their missions more effectively and have a greater impact.