United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) held their inaugural Over the Edge for ALICE® event on May 2nd at The Ross in Downtown Salisbury. This adrenaline-pumping fundraiser gave participants the opportunity to safely 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. This thrilling event was presented by UWLES in partnership with Over the Edge USA, The Ross, City of Salisbury, Perdue
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
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
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
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 (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