United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is celebrating Salisbury University Student United Way’s second year of community impact. In the Spring of 2013, United Way and Salisbury University partnered to establish Maryland’s first Student United Way, joining a network of over 80 University Student United Way’s across the nation. The club has since been a great success and provides students with opportunities to better the lives of Eastern Shore residents and strengthen our community.
In the 2014-2015 school year alone, Student United Way expanded the club network to more than 250 students directly impacting over 2,150 community members through volunteer, advocacy and fundraising projects. Over 1,400 volunteer hours have been achieved this year through projects including construction of a wheelchair ramp for a family in need, renovating the Salisbury Christian Shelter, tutoring and mentoring at-risk children, bell ringing for The Salvation Army and providing essential event support to local non-profits. Additional highlights include representation at the United Way Worldwide Student United Way Leadership Conference, serving as United Way advocates on campus and in the community, and the inaugural Halloween 5K Dash fundraiser, successfully raising close to $4,000 for United Way and becoming a highly anticipated annual event.
Since its inception, Student United Way has accomplished 121 volunteering and advocating projects, over 2,100 volunteer hours and raised over $10,000 for United Way. Current club Vice President, Isckar Bii, shares, “As a member of Student United Way, I’ve gained a level of passion I never thought I could have. I now have the foundation for which to build my career on. I am excited to continue advocating for the common good along with exploring how I can better serve others in my community.”
About United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore:
Now in its 71st 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 local lives by providing over $1.3 million to community programs and helped to change the lives of over 75,000 individuals. To learn more about United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore visit www.unitedway4us.org or call 410-742-5143
Featured Photo: United Way CEO & Coordinator Breakfast
Salisbury University Student United Way was a huge hit at the United Way CEO & Coordinator Breakfast. Since its inception in Spring 2013, this club has achieved 121 volunteering and advocating projects, over 2,100 volunteer hours, impacted over 2,700 community members and raised over $10,000 for United Way.
Photo 1: Wheelchair Ramp
Salisbury University Student United Way recently partnered with The Chesapeake Housing Mission to help build a wheelchair ramp for a family in need. Pictured (Back Row) are club members Amanda Ampofo-Williams, Christina Rolle, Shavone Culzac, Chesapeake Housing Mission’s Don Taylor, club members Jessica Molnar and Sammie Rubenstein. Pictured (Front Row) are club members Mahlet Bekele, Nicole Ambroise and Isckar Bii, United Way volunteers Shawntel West and Jamie Hovatter, and club member Georgette Ndamukong.
Photo 2: Halloween 5K Dash
Student United Way’s inaugural Halloween 5K Dash fundraiser at Salisbury University was a great success this past November, raising close to $4,000 for United Way. Pictured are club members Stefon Antony as one of the “zombies” and Orhagha Sido cheering runners on.
