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# County United Way

Serving Allegany, Garrett, Hampshire and Mineral Counties

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://cuw.org/blog/)
- [Local United Way Introducing New Name as Potomac Highlands United Way](https://cuw.org/2025/07/21/local-united-way-introducing-new-name-as-potomac-highlands-united-way/) - CUW will be rebranding to Potomac Highlands United Way
- [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Diabetes Grant Recipient](https://cuw.org/2025/06/06/carefirst-bluecross-blueshield-diabetes-grant-recipient/) - CUW Diabetes Grant Recipient
- [Remembering Barb Buehl](https://cuw.org/2025/06/05/remembering-barb-buehl/) - Barb Buehl - 1947-2025
- [M&T Charitable Foundation Contribution](https://cuw.org/2025/05/28/mt-charitable-foundation-contribution/) - CUW accepts contribution from M&T Charitable Foundation
- [United Way Day of Caring & Sharing 2025](https://cuw.org/2025/05/02/united-way-day-of-caring-sharing-2025/) - CUW Day of Caring & Sharing May 16, 2025
- [CareFirst BCBS Commercial Operations Cumberland](https://cuw.org/2024/10/02/carefirst-bcbs-commercial-operations-cumberland/) - On September 24, 2024, our dedicated team assembled 100 hygiene kits.
- [“Little Pantry” Moved to HRDC](https://cuw.org/2023/10/17/little-pantry-moved-to-hrdc/) - For Immediate Release County United Way, Inc. Contact: Michele Walker 301-722-2700 “Little Pantry” for Hygiene Items Moved to HRDC Lobby You may have noticed that the decorated and painted pantry box sitting outside of South Cumberland Library was removed recently. It was removed because there was repeated vandalism and food items were being added. The
- [CUW Plans Fundraising with Potomac State](https://cuw.org/2023/02/17/cuw-plans-fundraising-with-potomac-state/) - Potomac State's United Way Co-Chairs Dr. Diana Niland (PhD, FNP-C) and Professor JoAnn Burnett (MS-IMC) met with Michele Walker, Executive Director, to discuss plans for the college's plans for fundraising over the next year. The Co-chairs had this to say "We're very excited to get started, and envision our fundraising to include efforts by faculty,
- [CUW Collaborates with Potomac State Marketing Students](https://cuw.org/2023/02/17/cuw-collaborates-with-potomac-state-marketing-students/) - Potomac State online marketing students talked to Michele Walker, Executive Director of County United Way, Inc. They will be applying their lessons to help improve United Way's online presence, as well as developing promotion for Potomac State's United Way campaign.
- [Slanesville Elementary School Donation](https://cuw.org/2023/01/19/slanesville-elementary-school-donation/) - Volunteers from Hampshire County served on the Community Response Committee for the United Way and invested contributions given to the annual campaign to local nonprofit organizations. Michele Walker, executive director for County United Way, is pictured presenting Jody Long, principal of Slanesville Elementary School, their award of $7,000 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Funding will
- [CUW Receives Donation from Food Lion](https://cuw.org/2022/09/21/614/) - July 22, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County United Way Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation ROMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA – County United Way has received $1,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need. The gift will afford established feeding programs to expand their coverage. “Food
- [Day of Caring & Sharing Celebrates 25yrs](https://cuw.org/2022/03/31/day-of-caring-sharing-celebrates-25yrs/) - Annual United Way Day of Caring and Sharing to Celebrate 25th Anniversary on May 13th
- [County United Way Receives Community Pantry Grant](https://cuw.org/2022/01/24/county-united-way-receives-community-pantry-grant/) - For Immediate Release For More Information Contact Michele Walker at 301-722-7200 COUNTY UNITED WAY RECEIVES COMMUNITY PANTRY GRANT CUMBERLAND MD - TC Energy, a major North American energy infrastructure company whose holdings include Columbia Gas natural gas transmission lines in Maryland recently announced approval of a $5,000 grant from the TC Energy Foundation for
- [County United Way Anchors New Garrett County Partnership](https://cuw.org/2021/06/08/county-united-way-anchors-new-garrett-county-partnership/) - Grant funding for County United Way is one of many community dynamics that changed as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.
- [Thank You Garrett County!](https://cuw.org/2021/07/12/thank-you-garrett-county/) - Check presentation for the First United Bank and Trust Golf Tournament benefiting United Way of Garrett County.
- [Monday Night Book Club Backs Imagination Library Program](https://cuw.org/2021/09/24/monday-night-book-club-backs-imagination-library-program/) - CUMBERLAND MD - The Imagination Library of Allegany County is celebrating their 10th birthday later this year with long-time partners that include the Allegany County Board of Education, the Allegany County Library Systems, Allegany County HRDC, County United Way, the Community Trust Foundation, and the YMCA. Currently, 1,939 children receive free, age-appropriate books each month.
- [Hampshire Wellness](https://cuw.org/2022/01/13/hampshire-wellness/) - Although it was a nasty, raining, cold, foggy morning, Hampshire Wellness and Fitness raised over $2,600 during the United Way Halloween Weekend event that also included donations towards personal trainings and chair massages. Combined with the Silent Auction that ensued the entire week after, Hampshire Wellness was able to raise more than $5,000 for the
- [Hampshire Memorial Hospital](https://cuw.org/2022/01/13/hampshire-memorial-hospital/) - Employees of Hampshire Memorial Hospital recently held several fundraisers to benefit the County United Way campaign in Hampshire County. Pictured are Michele Walker, Executive Director for County United Way, Matthew Thomas, Rachel Abbott and Jackie Blaylock, all employees of Hampshire Memorial. The employees raised more $700 for the United Way in Hampshire County.
- [First United Bank & Trust](https://cuw.org/2022/01/13/first-united-bank-trust/) - First United Bank & Trust is an outstanding corporate citizen and a conscientious community partner who encourages their employees to give their time and talent to various nonprofit organizations in the community. Their support includes, but is not limited to the annual First United Golf Tournament, the United Way Campaign, their corporate contribution and employees
- [Housing Assistance and Utility Grants Through Allegany County Social Services](https://cuw.org/2021/09/16/housing-assistance-and-utility-grants-through-allegany-county-social-services/) - There are numerous open grants available through The Allegany County Department of the Social Service to assist with housing, rent and utility expenses. Contact the Resource Management Team at Department of Social Services at 301-784-7000 to determine if you qualify for these programs. They are identified below by the name of specific grant, but
- [Latest News](https://cuw.org/2021/08/24/latest-news/) - Applications Now Available for Oldtown Broadband Access Project CUMBERLAND MD – Families in the Oldtown area are now able to submit an application for assistance with the cost of obtaining broadband Internet services through Fibercreek Networks, LLC. This new broadband access is part of a recently approved grant made possible by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst),
- [Mountain Search and Rescue Group Awarded CUW Grant](https://cuw.org/2021/07/22/mountain-search-and-rescue-group-awarded-cuw-grant/) - CUMBERLAND MD – County United Way has awarded a LIVE United grant to a local mountain search and rescue group. MD Search and Rescue (MMSAR) is an all-volunteer organization, established in January 2020. They utilize canines and other specialty equipment to search for lost and or distressed individuals. CUW Executive Director Michele Walker announced that
- [Music Money Goes To Charities](https://cuw.org/2021/07/14/music-money-goes-to-charities/) - A big turnout for the Memorial Day Monday Del McCoury Band concert at Cumberland’s Canal Place has resulted in charitable DelFest Foundation donations to two local non-profits
- [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and County United Way to Fund Oldtown Broadband Access Project](https://cuw.org/2021/06/03/carefirst-bluecross-blueshield-and-county-united-way-to-fund-oldtown-broadband-access-project/) - Fifty qualifying households in the Oldtown area will be receiving upgraded broadband access from Fibercreek Networks, LLC, thanks to a recently announced partnership between the start-up ISP, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), Associated Charities, and County United Way’s “Live United” grant program.
- [CUW Fundraising Goals Remain Within Reach](https://cuw.org/2021/06/04/cuw-fundraising-goals-remain-within-reach/) - CUMBERLAND — The County United Way has revamped its campaign programs over the course of the last year while contending with the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to continue to cater to the community. The largest changes were the CUW shifting to virtual communications as it set its annual budget and the model in which

## Pages

- [Front Page](https://cuw.org/)
- [About Us](https://cuw.org/about-us-2/) - About CUW County United Way was born in 1957 as a community-wide initiative to unify and increase local charitable giving. Today, CUW is unique in our impact through our ability to forge and fund community needs in partnership with others. We partner with public agencies, organizations, and community leaders over a contiguous four-county area –
- [Live United Grant Partners](https://cuw.org/live-united-grant-partners/) - Live United Grant Application Welcome to the 2025-2026 Live United Grant application. By completing and submitting this grant, you have read the details and understand the requirements and limitations for the request in the form at this link: Live Grant Criteria Live United Grant Report 2025-2026 Live United Application 2025-2026 Email us at misty@cuw.org or
- [Long Term Flood Recovery Donations](https://cuw.org/long-term-flood-recovery/) - Western Maryland Long Term Recovery Committee - May 2025 Flood Victims Together, We Can Rebuild Hope in Western Maryland When floods swept through Western Maryland in May, they left behind more than damage — they left behind families who need us. County United Way, Inc., through the Western Maryland Long Term Recovery Committee, is working
- [Finances](https://cuw.org/finances/) - We’ve earned our Gold Seal of Transparency with @CanddidDotOrg! Check out our nonprofit profile to keep up to date with our impact. https://www.guidestar.org/…/6815c7a1-12da-4222-9fe4…. Keep this link handy, we want to make sure you always have the information you need to support our work with trust and confidence. 2021 IRS Form 990 Download 2020 & 2021
- [CUW Dinner for a Year Raffle](https://cuw.org/cuw-dinner-for-a-year-raffle/) - County United Way, Inc.’s Dinner for a Year Raffle November 3 to December 1 Supporting Potomac Highlands United Way Raffle is more than just a chance to win — it’s a chance to make a real difference in our community. Every ticket you purchase helps fund vital programs that improve lives and create lasting change for
- [Contact Information](https://cuw.org/contact-information/) - Feel free to contact us with any of the below medium: Business Hours Monday-Friday : 8:00am to 4:30pm • Saturday & Sunday: Closed Address 217 North Centre Street, Suite 300, Cumberland, MD 21502 E-mail info@cuw.org Phone (301) 722-2700
- [Impact Grant Partners](https://cuw.org/impact-grant-partners/) - Click here to download the 2025/2026 Impact Report Quarterly Allegany County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) CASA of Western Maryland recruits, trains and supports volunteers from the community to serve as advocates for area foster children, so that everyone will have a safe and permanent home. A marketing firm will develop a clear marketing
- [Local United Way Introducing New Name as Potomac Highlands United Way](https://cuw.org/local-united-way-introducing-new-name-as-potomac-highlands-united-way/) - For Immediate Release For More Information Contact Michele Walker at 301-722-2700 Michele@cuw.org Local United Way Introducing New Name as Potomac Highlands United Way CUMBERLAND – County United Way Executive Director Michele Walker announced that the organization will undertake a rebranding process over the next several months to become known as Potomac Highlands United Way. “We’ve
- [Stuff the Bus 2025](https://cuw.org/stuff-the-bus-2025/) - Back to school is approaching fast. It’s time to “Stuff the Bus” again. Each year, County United Way works with local businesses and organizations to collect donations of school supplies to provide students with the supplies they need to start the school year. Kids in our community need the tools and support to learn –
- [Potomac Highlands United Way](https://cuw.org/potomac-highlands-united-way/) - Serving Allegany, Garrett, Hampshire and Mineral Counties
- [Flood Relief Donation](https://cuw.org/flood-relief-donation/) - The level of public service disruption, destruction and continuing hardship created by the local May 13th flooding continues to challenge our community in new ways every day. Rescue emergencies that our public safety teams heroically faced are now behind us and the challenge of filling continuing needs for housing, clothing, access to communications and nutrition
- [Allegany County Flood Resources](https://cuw.org/allegany-county-flood-resources/) - Allegany County Flood Resources: Road Closures: www.chart.maryland.gov/Incidents/GetIncidents Select your county and click “road closures” To sign up for local alerts: Allegany County: alleganycountygov.org/AlertCenter.aspx Garrett County: https://www.garrettcountymd.gov/citizen/auth/create-account Mineral County alerts: www.mineraldisaster.com In the portal. Opt in on any of the alerts. Frostburg Police Dept is a drop off location for anyone wishing to donate
- [2025 United Way Day of Caring & Sharing](https://cuw.org/2025-united-way-day-of-caring-sharing/) - 2025 United Way Day of Caring & Sharing Set for May 16 The Day of Caring and Sharing is an annual partnership between County United Way, Let’s Beautify Cumberland and the City of Cumberland. Made possible for many years by Columbia Gas of Maryland and CSX Transportation, the event organizes more than 500 people on a
- [2025 Mineral County Cornhole Tourney](https://cuw.org/cornhole-tourney-25/) - Cornhole Tournament April 5, 2025 Fort Ashby Fairgrounds Benefits County United Way and Mineral County Residents Teams of 2 Compete for Prizes $350 & CUW Cornhole Trophy for First Place $250 for Second Place $150 for Third Place Early Registration Fee is $50 per team or $60 at door! Scramble fee is $10 per person.
- [Impact Funding: Letter of Intent 2025/2026](https://cuw.org/county-united-way-grant-opportunities/) - Impact Funding: Letter of Intent 2025/2026 County United Way is pleased to announce funding opportunities for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Letters of Intent for Community Impact funding will be accepted until close of business day, Monday, March 17th. This process is open to any 501 (c) 3 organization. Completed letters of intent should then be
- [North End Neighborhood Holiday Party](https://cuw.org/north-end-neighborhood-holiday-party/) - North End Neighborhood Holiday Party Warm Tacos. Warm Hearts. Warm Kids. DEC 14 • 11 AM – 3 PM ACHS History Discovery Center . 400 North Mechanic Street The Narvaez Foundation and County United Way warmly invite children and families to a special holiday celebration at the Historical Society’s 1845 Firehouse. Join us to
- [Classes for a Cause - Potomac State College](https://cuw.org/classes-for-a-cause-potomac-state-college/) - Classes for a Cause WVU Potomac State College • Saturday, October 19, 2024 Hosted by: WVU Potomac State College Proceeds go directly to our local United Way Interesting classes to choose from! • Help those in need! If you have any questions, email JoAnn Burnett: joann.burnett@mail.wvu.edu Paranormal Investigations 2024 Forty-one percent of Americans believe in
- [Let's Glow Crazy! Fun Run](https://cuw.org/lets-glow-crazy-fun-run/) - Shine Studio • Glow Wellness • Glow Health Services Presents Let’s Glow Crazy! Fun Run Grab your glow sticks and start training for the Glow Fun Run (5k) on Friday, October 18, 2024. Have Fun with hundreds of other Glow Run participants (of all ages) which will feature fresh beats to keep you and your
- [First United Bank & Trust Golf Tournament](https://cuw.org/first-united-bank-trust-golf-tournament/) - First United Bank & Trust Golf Tournament Friday, July 12, 2024 • Oakland Golf Club The 2024 Recipient: UNITED WAY OF GARRETT COUNTY Registration: 8:30 am – 9:45 a.m • Shotgun Start: 10:00 am Lunch Provided • Putting Contest Held at Practice Green throughout the Tournament Awards will be presented at the Golf Club after
- [Giving Tuesday](https://cuw.org/giving-tuesday/) - Celebrate Giving Tuesday With a Gift to your County United Way A generous anonymous supporter of our cause has donated $3000 that will flow to CUW programs a dollar for dollar match for the first $3000 donated on Giving Tuesday. Donate on Giving Tuesday, knowing that you are helping CUW receive up to $3,000 in
- [Diversity and Inclusion Statement](https://cuw.org/diversity-and-inclusion-statement/) - Diversity and Inclusion Statement County United Way is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and promote inclusion in all aspects of our work. Count United Way employs and promotes individuals, recruit volunteers, and funds programs that reflect the diversity of our local communities. We are dedicated to greater diversity and inclusion within our organization
- [Designation Policy](https://cuw.org/designation-policy/) - Designation Policy County United Way is happy to honor designations to other organizations through our annual campaigns, however, please note that our policy for doing so must be followed. Any designation that does not follow this policy will not be eligible and the donation(s) will be directed to our general funds. Process for Designations All
- [34th Annual Charity Golf Tournament](https://cuw.org/34th-annual-charity-golf-tournament/) - 34th Annual Charity Golf Tournament July 8, 2022 ~ Oakland Golf Club 2022 Recipient: UNITED WAY OF GARRETT COUNTY Registration: 8:30 am – 9:45 am Shotgun Start: 10:00 am using a Scrambler (foursome) format Box Lunch provided. Putting contest held at practice green throughout the tournament. Awards will be presented at the Golf Club after
- [DelFest Volunteer Request](https://cuw.org/delfest-volunteer-request/) - COME OUT AND BE PART OF DELFEST! Recognizing the contributions DelFest has made to the economy of our County United Way service area, and specifically for generous contributions made by the DelFest Foundation to our programs and partners, CUW is helping recruit volunteers to assist the event’s triumphant return to the Allegany County Fairground on
- [Anti-Racism Statement](https://cuw.org/anti-racism-statement/) - Anti-Racism Statement We recognize structural racism, ethnic discrimination and other forms of oppression have contributed to racial disparities that have existed in the past and persist in the present. We acknowledge those inequities are the result of policies and practices that work to marginalize entire populations of people. We unequivocally denounce racism/ethnic discrimination because it
- [Music Money Goes To Charities](https://cuw.org/music-money-goes-to-charities/) - DelFest Foundation representatives Matthew Scarpelli (far left), Dave Love (center) and Barbara Buehl (far right) present checks to CUW Executive Director Michele Walker (second left) and Western Maryland Food Bank Director Amy Moyer (second right.) Funds were generated through vendor sales on the Canal Place Festival Lawn during the Del McCoury Band free Memorial Day
- [Thank You Garrett County!](https://cuw.org/thank-you-garrett-county/) - Thank You Garrett County! OAKLAND MD – We were at the Oakland Golf Course for the annual First United Bank and Trust Golf Tournament benefiting United Way of Garrett County on Friday. This event has traditionally been the largest annual fundraising event in Garrett County, but this year it was astronomical. Thanks to First United
- [Dolly Parton's Imagination Library](https://cuw.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library/) - CUW WORKING FOR YOU In ten years since starting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Allegany County. 209,505 BOOKS MAILED 1,967 CHILDREN ENROLLED 3,541 NOW GRADUATED Did you know that children growing up in homes with at least 20 books receive three more years of school than children from bookless homes? We all know the importance of early
- [Contact Us](https://cuw.org/contact-us/)
- [Mineral County Donation](https://cuw.org/mineral-county-donation/) - Benefiting Our Community Building a strong community that takes care of everyone who lives here depends on your generosity. Giving to United Way is a great way to support multiple causes with one click, knowing that your money will stay right here. A gift to United Way helps both individual and collective success. Most importantly
- [Hampshire County United Way](https://cuw.org/hampshire-county-united-way/) - Benefiting Our Community Building a strong community that takes care of everyone who lives here depends on your generosity. Giving to United Way is a great way to support multiple causes with one click, knowing that your money will stay right here. A gift to United Way helps both individual and collective success. Most importantly
- [Garrett County Donation](https://cuw.org/garrett-county-donation/) - Benefiting Our Community Building a strong community that takes care of everyone who lives here depends on your generosity. Giving to United Way is a great way to support multiple causes with one click, knowing that your money will stay right here. A gift to United Way helps both individual and collective success. Most importantly
- [Allegany County Donation](https://cuw.org/allegany-county-donation/) - Benefiting Our Community Building a strong community that takes care of everyone who lives here depends on your generosity. Giving to United Way is a great way to support multiple causes with one click, knowing that your money will stay right here. A gift to United Way helps both individual and collective success. Most importantly
- [Donate](https://cuw.org/donate/) - Choose a County for Your Donation • Allegany County • Garrett County • Mineral County • Hampshire County
- [Covid-19 Grant Partners](https://cuw.org/covid-19-grant-partners/) - COVID-19 Relief Fund The COVID-19 Relief Fund was established to help local nonprofits address the immediate needs of residents who have been affected by the virus, whether they loss hours at their place of employment or actually contracted the virus. This fund is made available by contributions from various businesses, foundations and individuals. COVID-19 Grant
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