United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

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United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore 83 years of local impact on the Lower Eastern Shore of MD. United Is The Way

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), has been creating impact in our four county area since 1944, working with community partners to enhance the health, education and financial stability for all neighbors in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. UWLES provides direct services, collaborates with stakeholders, and currently partners with 41 local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting 1 in every 3 neighbors every year. UWLES’ Get Connected Volunteer Center connects over 200 nonprofits with community members who want to get involved. Our Mission: United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore harnesses the power of our community to advance health, education, and financial stability. Our Vision: United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore envisions a community where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential.

This week, Perdue Farms and Hudson Behavioral Health got their UWLES employee giving campaigns off to a scary, good star...
10/30/2026

This week, Perdue Farms and Hudson Behavioral Health got their UWLES employee giving campaigns off to a scary, good start! 👻🎃 Shout-out to Perdue for their awesome trivia games, and to Hudson Behavioral Health for their Halloween costume fun and thank you for offering your employees the opportunity to give at work!

Interested in offering your employees the choice to give, learn about UWLES direct service programs and nonprofit partners, find local resources and engage with UWLES through a workplace campaign? Reach out to Ryan Jackson ([email protected]) or Amanda Hailey ([email protected]), or visit https://www.uwles.org/campaign to learn more today! 🔗

Happy Halloween weekend! 👻🎃

Ready to dance the night away? ✨Join us for Holiday Ball, an evening of celebration, connection, and community impact ac...
10/29/2026

Ready to dance the night away? ✨

Join us for Holiday Ball, an evening of celebration, connection, and community impact across the Lower Eastern Shore.

🥂 Get dressed up, hit the dance floor, and be part of something meaningful.

🎟️ Get your spot for the Ball today! December 5th.

Visit givebutter.com/uwlesholidayball or contact Leslie Zimmerman at [email protected] 📩

New Podcast alert!! 📲🔊Have you had a chance to listen to The Get Connected Podcast produced by PAC 14 From board members...
10/28/2026

New Podcast alert!! 📲🔊

Have you had a chance to listen to The Get Connected Podcast produced by PAC 14

From board members and community partners to partner agencies and campaign coordinators, we have all the details of all things United Way Lower Eastern Shore ready to share with you! 🫶

Take a listen to our newest episode, featuring Debra Rossi from Help and Outreach Point of Entry (H.O.P.E.) and learn about how this UWLES partner agency continues to make impact for neighbors facing housing insecurity.

Visit bit.ly/getconnectedpodcast to listen today! ✨🎧🔗

100 chances. One unforgettable getaway. Choose between island vibes in St. Lucia, colorful Curaçao, or mountain views in...
10/27/2026

100 chances. One unforgettable getaway.

Choose between island vibes in St. Lucia, colorful Curaçao, or mountain views in the Great Smoky Mountains?

🎟️ $100 Golden Tickets available now! Visit https://lnkd.in/eVbNG8TF to get yours today! 🔗

50 people from local nonprofits met last week at United Way Lower Eastern Shore and virtually for a training with Dr. Li...
10/26/2026

50 people from local nonprofits met last week at United Way Lower Eastern Shore and virtually for a training with Dr. Lili Leonard of Black Dog Philanthropic.

This is part of the monthly gathering of nonprofit leaders called The Nonprofit Circle where we seek to help build capacity. 🪴 The Nonprofit Circle is led by the collaboration of team members from United Way Lower Eastern Shore, PACE at Salisbury University, and Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.

For more information, contact Lauren Ansted at [email protected] or Martin Hutchison at [email protected] 📩

Your legacy is more than what you leave behind. It's the impact your leave on the world 💙During National Estate Planning...
10/23/2026

Your legacy is more than what you leave behind. It's the impact your leave on the world 💙

During National Estate Planning Awareness Week, take a moment to think about your future, your loved ones, and the causes that matter most to you. Through United Way Lower Eastern Shore, you can:

✍️ Create or update your will for free using FreeWill

🪴 Leave a lasting legacy by including UWLES in your estate plans. Through our 1944 Legacy Circle, you can help strengthen our community for generations to come.

Whether you're just getting started with your estate planning or thinking about the impact you want to leave behind, your next step can make a difference.

Plan for tomorrow. Make an impact for generations. Learn more by visiting https://www.uwles.org/PlannedGiving

Help make this year's Holiday Ball one to remember. ✨We're inviting businesses, organizations, and individuals to be a p...
10/22/2026

Help make this year's Holiday Ball one to remember. ✨

We're inviting businesses, organizations, and individuals to be a part of the magic by becoming a sponsor!

Your support helps bring this special evening to life and fuels United Way's mission to strengthen communities across the Lower Eastern Shore. 💙

Interested in getting involved? Let's make an impact together! 🥂

Visit https://givebutter.com/c/uwlesholidayball

Join us tomorrow, October 22nd from 10:30AM - 12PM for the next Nonprofit Circle! ✅️ 📆 Dr. Lili Leonard will lead a fund...
10/21/2026

Join us tomorrow, October 22nd from 10:30AM - 12PM for the next Nonprofit Circle! ✅️ 📆

Dr. Lili Leonard will lead a fundraising session focused on end-of-year appeals and the holiday giving season. ✨

We will gather in person at the United Way Lower Eastern Shore office ( 803 N Salisbury Blvd.) for a virtual watch part with discussion time after. Those who cannot attend in person are welcome to join virtually. 💻

Register at https://bit.ly/nonprofitcircle 🔗

Ready. Set. Make an Impact! Today, our Campaign Kickoff brought together the people, partnerships, and passion that make...
10/20/2026

Ready. Set. Make an Impact!

Today, our Campaign Kickoff brought together the people, partnerships, and passion that make our work possible. 💙

We shared all the ways we can continue to make an impact in our local community- TOGETHER! 💙✨

We're grateful you made time for us this morning and continue to make our mission part of your everyday lives. 🌎

Thank you to Salisbury University for hosting, and a shoutout to our sponsors who make moments like this possible:

✅ Impact Champion: Perdue Farms

✅ Campaign & Get Connected Volunteer Center Champion: Avery Hall Insurance Group

✅ Leadership Circle Sponsor: First Shore Federal

Our office will be closed today, October 20th, for an out of office event. We will reopen tomorrow with normal business ...
10/20/2026

Our office will be closed today, October 20th, for an out of office event. We will reopen tomorrow with normal business hours. Thank you for understanding!

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803 N Salisbury Boulevard, Ste 2100
Salisbury, MD
21801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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