The M&T Charitable Foundation recently provided a $5,000 grant to support United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s Imagination Library Program. Imagination Library delivers free books each month to the homes of local children ages birth to five to encourage reading and ensure success in kindergarten and beyond.
Gene Malone, M&T Bank Administrative Vice President for Southern Delaware and the Eastern Shore shared, “M&T Bank is pleased to provide funding for such an important and worthwhile cause. It is an honor to assist in fostering a love for reading in our youth and provide a solid educational foundation through United Way’s Imagination Library Program.”
The grant will provide 2,000 books to over 165 children on the Lower Eastern Shore. Since Imagination Library began in May of 2012, United Way has distributed over 34,000 books to 1,800 children in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester Counties.
About United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore:
Now in its 70th year, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore continues to be the largest non-governmental source of funding for 57 critical programs in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester Counties. United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore helps Eastern Shore residents achieve educational success, income stability and good health. In 2014, United Way impacted over 80,000 families and individuals by providing over $1 million to community programs. To learn more about United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore visit www.unitedway4us.org or call 410-742-5143.
Photo Caption- M&T Foundation Supports United Way’s Imagination Library
The M&T Charitable Foundation recently provided a $5,000 grant in support of United Way’s Imagination Library Program. The grant will provide 2,000 books to over 165 children on the Lower Eastern Shore. Pictured (L-R): Gene Malone of M&T Bank with Pam Gregory of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
