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PROVIDING WHAT'S NEEDED, WHERE IT'S NEEDED.
OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2022
United Way of
Central Maryland
Community Impact Report
January - March 2023
Our agents, actions, and voices have created hope and change across Greater Baltimore.
Read about what we accomplished with our partners to begin 2023 with high-impact results.
United Way of Central Maryland team members travelled to Annapolis, MD.
HIGHLIGHTS
“The joy, the love, the laughter, the ups, and downs—I’d do it all over again.”
We celebrated the first anniversary of the Family Center at Excel Academy in our Poppleton Neighborhood Zone. In its first year, The Family Center has served more than 40 students and 65 families; four students in this program graduated high school. Two are working, one is enrolled in United Way’s Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant program, and one is working for United Way!
Check out this recap here.
One film. So much impact.
With nearly 800 high school and college students, we celebrated the premier of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Our exclusive screening brought together students from 6 Baltimore City public schools, Morgan State University and Coppin State University. It also featured a visit from Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott!
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Wish wish wishing for children in Howard County.
With Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County officials, local executives, and partners, we celebrated the opening of our third Family Center! This Family Center serves as an early learning home for 76 infants and toddlers.
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Making their way home.
Our Leaders United membership group raised funds and set up apartments for 35 individuals from housing insecurity to stable, supportive housing at Sojourner at Oliver in East Baltimore a part of The Way Home Project. Residents won’t have to worry about outfitting their new homes – volunteers purchased and unpacked it all!
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No fumbles here!
The rain didn’t stop our 2,000 volunteers from showing up for Central Maryland as part of Caw to Action! Along with our virtual volunteers, 60,000 hours were given to creating opportunities for those in Central Maryland. The day also featured visits from 17 Ravens, cheerleaders, and Sashi Brown, the new president of the Ravens.
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Justice for all.
UWCM partners with Wes Moore administration for 2023 MLK Day of Service at 25 sites across Maryland.
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Giving the gift of joy.
UWCM partners with Wes Moore administration for 2023 MLK Day of Service at 25 sites across Maryland.
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1,000+ volunteers
stepped up for our
Day of Service
We're 1 of 6 locations
selected to host a
Workforce Leadership Academy
More than
26 social workers on staff celebrated during
Social Work Month
More than
300 emerging leaders
supported
Wine in the Winter
Our Impact
of 6
“The joy, the love, the laughter, the ups, and
downs—I’d do it all over again.”
We celebrated the first anniversary of the Family Center at Excel Academy in our Poppleton Neighborhood Zone. In its first year, the Family Center has served more than 40 students and 65 families; four students in this program graduated high school. Two are working, one is enrolled in United Way’s Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant program, and one is working for United Way!
Check out this recap video here.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Agents for Change
We are proud to announce the Baltimore Workforce Leadership Academy, a program supporting leaders who will advance the local workforce ecosystem. United Way was one of only six organizations chosen from across the country to deliver an Academy in partnership with the Aspen Institute. The Workforce Leadership Academy brings Academy Fellows together for a yearlong series of retreats, workshops, and active learning projects.
Agents for Change
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Voices for Change
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“United, we can’t lose!”
Close to 400 friends and supporters of United Way gathered at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for a powerful and inspiring “In Their Own Words” presentation featuring Governor Wes Moore and to celebrate our work. The Governor outlined what a stronger Baltimore City means for our state and shared the impact his proposed budget will have on education, affordable housing, mental health support, and economic mobility for working people.
Click here to watch.
Voices for Change
We were honored to host United Way Worldwide CEO Angela Williams, who spent the day touring our sites, learning about our impact programs firsthand, and meeting with our staff, board members, and key stakeholders. She also shared with us her vision for the organization which aligns so well with our work here in Greater Baltimore.
Read more here.
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Voices for Change
16 volunteers and 11 United Way team members travelled to Annapolis to meet with 37 elected officials to talk about our work and 2023 legislative priorities. The event culminated in a lunch with Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, who said, “One of the fundamental beliefs that the Governor and I have is those closest to the challenge are closest to the solution.” Every day, we connect people to opportunities, needs to solutions, and communities to success. Check out the new Public Policy webpage and resources that will help guide our advocacy efforts.
Read more here.
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Actions for Change
United Way organized 25 volunteer sites across the state, where 1,000 people gave their time to help our neighbors and the neighborhoods they call home in partnership with the Moore/Miller Administration. United in service to others, we achieved great things!
- Thousands of people received food and meals
- Thousands of students received stress-relief kits and school supplies
- Veterans were recognized and thanked for their service
- Food, clothes, and essentials were stocked, sorted, and packed
- Urban gardens were prepared for winter
- Puppies in training to be service dogs were cuddled
Click here to enjoy this message from Governor Moore and our President and
CEO, Franklyn Baker!
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AWARDS
United Way was named to the Executive Alliance’s Honor Roll in recognition of the strides we’ve made to diversify our organization at top executive levels. The Honor Roll highlights companies and nonprofits that employ women in at least 30% of their executive leadership roles and have women in at least 30% of their board of director seats.
Click here to read the Baltimore Business Journal’s article on the awards.
Diversity – an essential at United Way of Central Maryland
It's no surprise to us that our own Heather Chapman was named to The Daily Record’s Top 100 Women list. These awards recognize high-achieving Maryland women who are making an impact through their leadership, community service, and mentoring.
A shining star
Media highlights
MLK Day of Service
30|30 EXPERIENCE
THE NEED FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
211 CELEBRATES
17 years
30|30
WBAL
CBS Baltimore
Baltimore Business
Journal
Baltimore Sun
WBAL
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