United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) recently received a gift through the David & Alice Bernstein Charitable Remainder Trust, which will contribute to the 1944 Legacy Fund. Through this generous gift, UWLES will be able to honor the Bernstein Family annually while continuing their work to meet critical needs across Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties.
“We are honored that the Bernstein family chose UWLES to steward a portion of their trust.” said UWLES’ Leadership & Planned Giving Officer Cathie Thomas. “Being able to contribute to this fund allows us to have a lasting impression on the Lower Shore for many years and helps to share with the community the options they have when they are doing their estate planning.”
UWLES was also pleased to honor the wishes of the family by facilitating a gift to HALO (Hope and Life Outreach) to create an onsite laundry facility. This gift will support HALO in their mission of offering a hand up to those in need, much the same as United Way’s mission to harness the power of our community to advance health, education, and financial stability.
Pictured (l to r): Cathie Thomas, Bryan Newton & Pam Gregory of UWLES, Debbie Marsh, Judy Bernstein, Jessica Bernstein & Jake Bernstein along with Celeste Savage, CEO/Executive Director & Gary Desjardins, HALO Board Chair. Members of UWLES board & staff joined the Bernstein family along with the President & Board representative of HALO Ministries to facilitate a gift from the David & Alice Bernstein Charitable Remainder Trust – helping to build a new laundry facility within HALO.
About United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore:
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), now in its 77th year of local service, 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. UWLES provides direct services, collaborates with local stakeholders, and supports 40 local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting 1 in every 3 individuals on the Lower Shore annually. For more information visit uwles.org.
