United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore

Mission: To harness the power of our community to advance health, education, and financial stability.

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) harnesses the power of our community to advance health, education, and financial stability for all neighbors in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. UWLES helps empower Lower Shore residents to achieve better health by addressing barriers to care, educational success by reducing the achievement gap between low- and middle-income students, and financial stability by advancing the economic security of families and individuals. United Way provides direct services, collaborates with local stakeholders, and supports dozens of local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting 1 in every 3 individuals on the Lower Shore annually.

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) provides services focused on education, financial stability, health, and basic needs. We support early childhood education, job training, and financial literacy programs, and partner with organizations to offer healthcare, mental health services, and emergency assistance for food, shelter, and utilities. UWLES also fosters volunteerism and provides resources to strengthen local nonprofits.