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Friday, December 7, 2018
Supporting united way is supporting the team
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 7th , 2018) — https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/opinion/letters/letter-to-the-editor
We at United Way of Washington County, MD, are sometimes asked, “Why should I support United Way?”
Picture yourself as you expectantly look out on the field, waiting for our team to take the field against our long-standing rival. Suddenly, that rival team runs out on the field. They are...
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
United Way Welcomes New Talent to its Board of Directors
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 9, 2018) — United Way of Washington County is excited to announce that Ellen Prete, Vice-President of Communications and External Relations with Citi, has been appointed to its Board of Directors.“We are overjoyed to have Ellen lend her talent and expertise to our Board of Directors!” said Tim Troxell, Chairman of the Board. “Ellen brings a unique set of skills...
Friday, September 14, 2018
More than 40% of Washington County households are ALICE.
On September 14th United Ways in Maryland released the updated ALICE® Report on economic challenges in our state.
Who is ALICE? They are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed families and individuals who work and pay taxes, but aren’t sure if they’ll be able to put dinner on the table. They are cashiers, wait staff, laborers and security guards. They work as nursing or...
Thursday, August 30, 2018
United Way 27th annual day of caring scheduled for september
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2018) — https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/opinion/letters/letter-to-the-editor
United Way of Washington County is pleased to host its 27th annual Day of Caring, the organization’s single biggest volunteer event, on Thursday, Sept. 20. Over 1,400 volunteers will complete 112 service projects at 36 local nonprofit organizations and 33 homes of the elderly and/...
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Washington County to Receive $67,519 Award from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program
United Way of Washington County will oversee distribution of federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program designated for Washington County, MD.
Washington County will be awarded $67,519 under the Emergency Food...
Friday, March 16, 2018
The Community Foundation of Washington County MD will host the sixth annual Washington County Gives on May 1, 2018 from midnight to midnight. This 24-hour online fundraiser gives local nonprofits an opportunity to raise unrestricted dollars and receive pro-rated matching dollars and prize money.
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, United Way of Washington County will participate for the second in Washington County Gives, a 24-hour online giving event....
Monday, October 23, 2017
Washington County Early Childhood Advisory Council has partnered with United Way to bring Born Learning Academies to Washington County. Born Learning Academies offer families with children under age 4 tips, tools and resources to help make sure children are ready to learn when they start kindergarten. It’s a series of six workshops that help turn everyday activities into early learning moments. The first workshop will be held on Monday, October...