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United Way 26th Annual Day of Caring

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This year’s Day of Caring will be held Wednesday, September 9th, 2020. Our 26th Annual Day of Caring is an excellent opportunity to educate the business community about the vital work that nonprofits do in the community, especially during a pandemic. What is Day of Caring? Day of Caring is a special day in Calvert […]

Acts of COVID-19 Kindness

As we all band together to get through these challenging days, the Maryland Chamber would like to highlight the good deeds being done in our communities. Here’s another great example of an act of “COVID kindness”: Electric utility provider Potomac Edison, along with its parent company, FirstEnergy Corp., and the FirstEnergy Foundation have taken steps […]

United Way 40th Anniversary Celebration Postponed

40th Anniversary Event COVID-19 Coronavirus Status Update Dear Friends, The United Way of Calvert County is currently working with our community partners and the County Government to address the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic that is causing our community such great concern. Following the CDC and Governor’s recommendation to cancel events, we are postponing our 40th Anniversary […]

40th Anniversary Event COVID-19 Coronavirus Status Update

Dear Friends, The United Way of Calvert County is currently working with our community partners and the County Government to address the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic that is causing our community such great concern. Following the CDC and Governor’s recommendation to cancel events, we are postponing our 40th Anniversary Ceremony and Celebration Event, slated for April […]

United Way of Calvert to Celebrate 40 Years!

On April 23rd, 1980 the United Way of Calvert County was established. For forty years United Way of Calvert County has been devoted to engaging the community in making a meaningful difference to improve people’s lives. United Way of Calvert County started as a group of volunteers from Baltimore Gas & Electric, supporting six local […]

#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 […]