United Way of Central Maryland

Creating a movement centered around childcare at our Women’s Forum, advocating for ALICE as the election approaches, and inching closer to our 100-year anniversary are a few ways we’ve advanced changed and amplified community in Central Maryland. Check out the latest Community Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/e3iGtdqK 💛

Voting is the opportunity each citizen has to make a difference. Hear from Jared DeMarinis, Maryland’s State Administrator of Elections, about the steps you should take to make sure you’re ready to exercise this right. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3AfbTNN

We are proud to sponsor the 31st annual Maryland State Family Child Care Association Conference hosted November 1 and 2, 2024 in Howard County! This conference is a vital event for family child care providers throughout Maryland, offering crucial professional development, networking, and resources that empower educators and support the growth and development of young children. Learn more about the conference and register: https://bit.ly/4eXAbec.

Planning to vote by mail? Today is the last day to request a mail-in ballot by mail or fax! Make sure you are ready to vote in the #2024Election. #UnitedForALICE #ALICEvotes #VoteForALICE --- ¿Piensa votar por correo? Hoy es el último día para solicitar una papeleta de voto por correo o por fax Asegúrese de estar preparado para votar en las #Elecciones2024. #UnidosPorALICE #VotosParaALICE #VotePorALICE

🎙️ Surprise! We're dropping a second podcast in this special voting series. In this special episode, you'll hear from Windy Deese of United Way of Central Maryland and Jared DeMarinis, Maryland’s State Administrator of Elections, who talk about the steps you need to take before November 5 and how to avoid mid and dis information. Listen today: https://bit.ly/3AfbTNN

Early Voting for the #2024Election begins today! Identify your Early Voting Center and make a plan to #VoteForALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. https://bit.ly/4eHape6 #UnitedForALICE #ALICEvotes #VoteForALICE --- ¡La votación anticipada para las #Elecciones2024 comienza hoy! Identifique su Centro de Votación Anticipada y haga un plan para #VotarPorlosHogaresALICE (empleados con activos limitados y bajos ingresos). https://bit.ly/4eHape6 #UnidosPorALICE #VotosParaALICE #VotePorALICE

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️ As the 2024 election approaches, guest host Windy Deese sat down with Natasha M. of Black Girls Vote and Indira Obichere of United Way of Central Maryland to talk about the importance of being an active participant in the democratic process. Listen to learn more about how you can make your voice heard on the issues that impact you and your neighbors most. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3YefVOt

17% of Marylanders below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Threshold reported feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge nearly every day - nearly DOUBLE the rate of Marylanders living above the Threshold. How do #2024Election candidates plan to address this crisis if elected? Learn more: uwcm.org/ALICE #UnitedForALICE #ALICEvotes #VoteForALICE ---- El 17% de los habitantes de Maryland que viven por debajo del umbral ALICE (empleados con activos limitados y bajos ingresos) declararon sentirse nerviosos, ansiosos o preocupados casi todos los días, casi el DOBLE que los habitantes de Maryland que viven por encima del umbral. ¿Cómo planean los candidatos a las #Elecciones2024 hacer frente a esta crisis si son elegidos? Obtenga más información: uwcm.org/ALICE #UnidosPorALICE #VotosParaALICE #VotePorALICE

McCormick & Company, a long-time partner of United Way of Central Maryland (for nearly 100 years!), hosted more than 100 volunteers for their 135 Days of Giving Campaign to celebrate their 135th anniversary. Volunteers made and packed 500 breakfast bags and 500 health eating literacy kits for students in our programs. We appreciate our partnership with McCormick & they work they do to serve Central Marylanders. ⭐ To see how you or your organization can get involved, visit uwcm.org/volunteer

Early voting for the #2024Election begins next week! If you plan to vote during early voting, identify your Early Voting Center and make a plan to #VoteForALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. https://bit.ly/4eHape6 #UnitedForALICE #ALICEvotes #VoteForALICE --- ¡La votación anticipada para las #Elecciones2024 comienza la próxima semana! Si planea votar durante la votación anticipada, identifique su centro de votación anticipada y haga un plan para #VotarporlosHogaresALICE (empleados con activos limitados y bajos ingresos). https://bit.ly/4eHape6 #UnidosPorALICE #VotosParaALICE #VotePorALICE