The 1944 Legacy Fund, founded in 2021 through the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, was proud to award Chesapeake Housing Mission the first gift in memory of Alice & David Bernstein. The gift, in the amount of $2,500, will be used to provide the necessary materials to build an access ramp for a homeowner in need. Recently, the Bernstein family, along with United Way staff, gathered in Hurlock, MD at a current ramp being built by volunteers from Avery Hall. The 1944 Legacy Fund was created to accept bequests, major gifts, and gifts above and beyond those received through annual giving. For more information on this fund, please contact Cathie Thomas through UWLES at cathie@uwles.org.
About United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore:
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), now in its 78th 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 and their community partners help empower Lower Shore residents by addressing barriers for better health, supporting educational success for learners of all ages, and strengthening economic security for local households. UWLES provides direct services, collaborates with stakeholders, and supports dozens of local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting 1 in every 3 neighbors annually. Through the Get Connected Volunteer Center, UWLES connects over 140 nonprofits with community members who want to get involved. For more information on United Way or to help make a difference visit: www.uwles.org, www.ShoreGetConnected.org, Facebook@uwles, Instagram@unitedwayles, LinkedIN@uwles or Twitter@UNITEDWAY_LES.
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- L to R: Cathie Thomas, Leadership & Planned Giving UWLES, Pam Gregory, President & CEO UWLES, Maureen Williams, Board Chair, Chesapeake Housing Mission, Jake & Judy Bernstein with their daughter Jessie Bernstein. Also present in the second row re: Rick Nelson, Director of Operations for Chesapeake Housing Mission, Steve Hearne, Vice-Chair, Chesapeake Housing Mission, Mary Mengason, Sr. VP Avery Hall Benefit Solutions and Steve Mason, Acct. Executive, Avery Hall and Team Lead for the ramp build.
