United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), now in its 80th year of local service, harnesses the power of our community to advance health, education and financial stability for all neighbors in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. UWLES and their community partners help empower Lower Shore residents by?addressing barriers for?better health, supporting educational success for learners of all ages, and strengthening economic security for local households. UWLES provides direct services, collaborates with stakeholders, and supports dozens of local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting 1 in every 3 neighbors annually. Through the Get Connected Volunteer Center, UWLES connects over 150 nonprofits with community members who want to get involved.? ?
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore的外部链接
803 N Salisbury Blvd
Suite 2100
US，Maryland，Salisbury，21801
??Congratulations to our winner today for the 30 Days of Impact Raffle! ??? ??Oct. 16th - Teri Davidson!?? It's not too late to purchase your tickets - get yours now - buff.ly/4dtprTe For the price of ONE ticket, $30 a week provides Big Brothers Big Sisters with funds for 30 local children facing adversity. #unitedwaybeginswithyou #80YearsOfImpact #UWLES
Today is World Food Day! World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on October 16 to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. The world's farmers produce enough food to feed more than the global population, yet hunger persists due to various factors like weather shocks, conflicts, economic downturns, inequality, and the pandemic. Approximately 733 million people are facing hunger, impacting the poor and vulnerable most severely, including agricultural households. Food is considered the third most basic human need, and everyone should have the right to adequate food. Human rights such as the right to food, life, liberty, work, and education are recognized by international declarations and covenants.
THANK YOU to all our guests for helping us kick off our 80th Anniversary! Big shout out to @SalisburyUniversity, SU's Pep Band, Dr. Lyn Lepre, Sonya Whited, Mary Mengason, and our guests, John Farden and John Emge, from @UnitedWayWorldwide for making today extra special. Thank you to Sign Gypsies of Delmar for our amazing sign! Stay tuned for more pics.... and the surprise announcement we shared, too! #UnitedWayBeginswithYou #uwles #OvertheEdgeforALICE
??Congratulations to our winner today for the 30 Days of Impact Raffle! ??? ??Oct. 15th - Patricia Greer!?? It's not too late to purchase your tickets - get yours now - buff.ly/4dtprTe Did You Know? $30 a week provides the Awaken Recovery Foundation the funds to provide a client approximately 54-60 days of housing and recovery support services.
??Congratulations to our winner today for the 30 Days of Impact Raffle! ??? ??Oct. 12th - Meagan Donophan| Oct. 13th - Matt Parker | Oct. 14th - Velda Henry!?? It's not too late to purchase your tickets - get yours now - buff.ly/4dtprTe
October is National Domestic Violence Month. October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivor stories and provide additional resources to leaders and policymakers.
Get ready to celebrate 80 years of Local Impact at the UW Holiday Ball! Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours now at https://buff.ly/47lCUeu before they're all gone! And mark your calendars for November 29th because we've got an amazing auction lined up for you! Get ready to bid on some fantastic items – you won't want to miss out on the fun! ?? ?? #unitedwaybeginswithyou #80YearsOfImpact #UWLES
??Congratulations to our winner today for the 30 Days of Impact Raffle! ??? ??Oct. 11th - Teri Davidson!?? It's not too late to purchase your tickets - get yours now - buff.ly/4dtprTe Did You Know? $30 a week provides the American Red Cross with the funds to deploy an Emergency Response Vehicle for three days and provide three full days of food and shelter for a family of four. #unitedwaybeginswithyou #80YearsOfImpact #UWLES
World Mental Health Day is on October 10. It is an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. The World Federation for Mental Health, a global organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries, initiated it in 1992. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, 24/7 free, confidential, and anonymous help is available- call 211 or visit 211/org. For suicide and crisis support, call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.