United Way Celebrates Community Impact at Annual Meeting
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently celebrated its 79th Annual Meeting, hosted in partnership with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Nearly 200 community members, partners, donors, and volunteers gathered to honor the incredible impact made possible through their collective support.Volunteer of the Year: Bonnie Flinn, ERA Martin Associates The event featured a warm welcome from UWLES President/CEO Pam Gregory, followed by remarks from Dr. Robert Mock, Vice President for Strategic
YMCA Expands Literacy Initiative with Renovated Reading Hub and New Program Leader in Dorchester
The YMCA of the Chesapeake is proud to announce a major enhancement to its literacy efforts in Dorchester County with the creation of a new Reading Hub and Multipurpose Space at the Robbins Family YMCA in Cambridge. This newly renovated area will serve as a central hub for the Y’s Reading at Grade Level Initiative that will be held the program’s newly hired coordinator, Bryant Whittington.Whittington, a graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore with a degree in Human Ecology and a concentration
United Way Lower Eastern Shore Launches Summer 2025 Dine Stay Play United Program
Association (OCHMRA), looks forward to welcoming back guests and visitors for Summer 2025! UWLES is excited to partner with local hospitality businesses for the 9th season of our Dine, Stay, and Play United program. Last summer, local hospitality and recreational organizations raised over $26,000, demonstrating what it means to Dine, Stay and Play in Worcester County while giving back to the community and creating local impact. Local restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues, and sporting venues can sign
United Way Lower Eastern Shore Honors Legacy Circle Members
SALISBURY, MD — United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) proudly celebrated the unveiling of its new 1944 Legacy Circle commemorative wall during a special event held recently at the organization's office in Salisbury. Members of the 1944 Legacy Circle and community supporters enjoyed an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and appreciation. The new installation was a vision led by longtime UWLES volunteer, former board member, and Legacy Circle member Cathie Thomas. The design was by Olivia Momme
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Announces Over the Edge Community Celebration
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) is thrilled to have our newest event, Over the Edge for ALICE®, a one-of-a-kind urban rappelling adventure, in Downtown Salisbury on Friday, May 2, 2025! This adrenaline pumping fundraiser gives partcipants the opportunity to rappel down The Ross while raising awareness and critical funds to support Lower Shore neighbors who are working hard but struggle each month to meet basic needs. On Friday, May 2, 2025, Over the Edge for ALICE invites the community to
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Announces Thrilling Over the Edge Fundraiser
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore announces Over the Edge for ALICE on May 2nd, a unique rappelling fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for UWLES and their nonprofit partners, and empower more local families to achieve stability through access to programs and services. https://bit.ly/OTE4ALICE to sign up or donate to a rappeler and more info.Over the Edge for ALICE invites all community members to participate as an ‘edger’ and earn a spot to rappel down all 14 stories of The Ross, Salisbury’s
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Raises Over $204K at 21st Annual Holiday Ball
United Way’s Board Chair, Sonya Whited. 2024 Holiday Ball Committee, led by chairs Diallo & Chalarra Sessoms United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently hosted its 21st Annual Holiday Ball at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, raising over $204,000 to support the organization’s direct programs and nonprofit partners serving Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. The evening featured Randy Scott of Froggy 99.9 and Ricky Pollitt as emcees, setting a lively tone
