CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities recently announced the addition of Larrain Slaymaker to its Board of Directors.

Slaymaker has lived in Hope, Maine for over forty years and worked with a wide range of businesses, nonprofits, government, and community organizations. She has operated several marine businesses and currently owns and operates NorthPoint Yacht Charters. In addition, Slaymaker has served on numerous Boards including the National Resources Council of Maine and was Chair of the Knox Local Case Resolution Committee under the Maine Children’s Cabinet. Slaymaker has strong personal interests in working with entrepreneurs, sustainable economic development, social capitalism, creative economies, and social justice.

“We look forward to Larrain’s contributions, with a focus on Grants and Development,” said UMC, in a news release. 

About United Midcoast Charities

United Midcoast Charities, founded in 1942, is a 501c3 community-supported nonprofit whose mission is to energize Midcoast Maine nonprofit agencies through finance and guidance, supporting a network of resources stronger than any single organization. UMC’s primary focus areas are food, housing, health and safety, and economic security. UMC has awarded $3.5 million to more than 50 agencies in the last five years as part of its community-led competitive grants program. For more information, visit www.unitedmidcoastcharities.org.