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#GivingTuesdayUnitedWayCalvert

December 3rd, 2019 Goal: Our goal is raise at least $5,000 on December 3rd, 2019. Please share with friends and family and help us reach our goal so that we can continue to support those in need in our Calvert County community. Donate: Wondering how to donate? On December 3rd, you can do it one of three […]

United Way Open House in Prince Frederick

You Are Invited! As the holidays approach, the United Way of Calvert County Board of Directors and Staff would like to cordially invite you to our Annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy sounds of the season, festive cuisine and holiday cheer as we celebrate another year of working together to make a difference in our community! […]

4th Annual DuckFest Beer & Music Festival Today!

The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill is proud to announce our Fourth Annual DuckFest Beer & Music Festival on Sunday, September 29th from 1pm to 6pm. DuckFest is a fundraising event based on the German celebration of Oktoberfest, complete with live music, craft beer from various Maryland breweries, authentic scratch made German cuisine and a […]

United Way Day of Caring 2019 in Calvert County

The morning of September 11, 2019 marked the 25th Annual Day of Caring for United Way of Calvert County! Volunteers started the day at Bayside Toyota with check-in, breakfast and itinerary announcements! Exelon Generation as Day of Caring 2019’s was the presenting sponsor. These are some of the places where the volunteers worked and what […]

25th Annual Day of Caring Wednesday September 11th

For many years, volunteers have joined the Day of Caring effort to successfully meet the needs of our community. United Way of Calvert County invites you to join local leaders, volunteers, and donors as they celebrate the 25th Annual Day of Caring while kicking off this year’s Workplace Giving Campaign. This year’s Day of Caring […]

Ruddy Duck Presents 4th Annual DuckFest Fundraiser

Beer and Music Festival September 29th 1 pm – 6 pm The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill is proud to announce our Fourth Annual DuckFest Beer & Music Festival on Sunday, September 29th from 1pm to 6pm. DuckFest is a fundraising event based on the German celebration of Oktoberfest, complete with live music, craft beer […]

United Way Extends Appreciation to Community

United Way of Calvert County would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the entire community for the generous outpouring of support for the families affected by the fires in Chesapeake Beach on April 3, 2019. As of July 19, United Way will no longer be accepting donations for the families impacted by the Chesapeake […]

Lt Ricky Cox Makes Run for Mardi Gras King

Lt Ricky Cox of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office decided to throw his hat in the ring and run for United Way Mardi Gras King. It is not an easy task when you are working and have a family, especially young children. But Ricky threw his heart and soul into the fundraiser, with help from […]