United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Frederick County, MD. #LiveUnited
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On Tuesday, our team joined nonprofit professionals from across the region for the Frederick Nonprofit Summit, a day dedicated to learning & connection.
We're grateful to be part of a community of nonprofit superheroes working together to build a stronger Frederick County. ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
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๐ Stuff the Bus starts NOW!
Donate new school supplies at any public drop-off location and help local students start the school year ready to learn.
Prefer to give financially? Your donation helps us purchase additional supplies!
Learn more & donate ๐ uwfrederick.org/stuffthebus
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Our team was proud to attend United Way's Northeast Regional Conference this week in Bethlehem, PA!
A special congrats to Ken & Erin, who led sessions on Unity Campaign & impact of being a small United Way making a big difference.
Grateful to be part of the United Way network!
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This National Homeownership Month, weโre celebrating graduates of our Pathway to Homeownership program. ๐ก
Designed for first-time buyers, the program provides education & a match to help build stability through homeownership.
Here's just a few of our graduates over the years!
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Nonprofits โ thereโs still time to submit a project for Day of Action! Whether you need help beautifying your space, organizing supplies, preparing kits, or completing hands-on projects, our volunteers are ready to help.
Sign up by July 17 ๐ uwfrederick.org/day-action-2โฆ
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Filing past due taxes can feel overwhelming โ but you donโt have to do it alone. ๐
FREE VITA Back Tax Clinics will help local households file prior-year tax returns and claim refunds they may still be owed.
To schedule or learn more, visit unitedwayfrederick.org/taxprโฆ.
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Collaboration learning = stronger community impact ๐ช
Over the past two days, our team joined fellow funders from across the community for Foundant training. Weโre grateful for a chance to network, share ideas, and learn together so we can better serve our community. ๐
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๐ฃ Calling all nonprofits!
Day of Action, one of Frederick Countyโs largest community-wide day of volunteerism, is returning on Friday, October 2, and weโre looking for organizations to host service projects! ๐
Learn more and sign up today ๐ uwfrederick.org/day-action-2โฆ
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Missed filing taxes in previous years? ๐ฐ
This June, United Way's FREE VITA Back Tax Clinics return to help local ALICE households file prior-year tax returns, claim missed refunds, and more.
Appointments are required. Schedule yours today: uwfrederick.org/taxprep
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Our local ALICE students need you more than ever!
Hosting a collection bin may feel small, but to a child walking into class with a full backpack, it means confidence, belonging, & a strong start to the school year.
Sign up now to help us Stuff the Bus: uwfrederick.org/stuffthebus
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Because of the dedication of our VITA volunteers this year, $1,677,906 in refunds were secured for local ALICE households. Of the 796 returns completed, 36% of these clients are using their refunds to pay down debt or past-due bills. Thank you to our hard-working volunteers! โจ
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Frederick County, this is your moment to give back!
Hosting a collection bin, your business, church, or organization can help ensure local students have the supplies they need to succeed in the 2026-2027 school year!
Sign up by May 8! ๐
uwfrederick.org/stuffthebus
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Yesterday, nearly 50 Lonza volunteers showed up ready to give back across Frederick County. Thank you, Lonza, for showing what it means to lead through service. Weโre grateful for your continued partnership and dedication to making Frederick County stronger for ALICE. ๐
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April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and weโre celebrating the people who power our impact ๐
To every volunteer: THANK YOU for helping make Frederick County a place where ALICE families can thrive. You are the heart of this work and we're so lucky to have you.
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Help us Stuff the Bus, Frederick County! ๐๐
Want to get involved?
๐ฆ Host a collection bin
๐ฃ Rally your team or customers to donate
๐ Join as a sponsor to help purchase more supplies
Be a collection site. Be part of the difference.
Sign up today: tinyurl.com/STB2026SignUp
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Thanks to the incredible dedication of our VITA volunteers, weโve already:
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Completed 700 tax returns
๐ฐ Returned over $1.2 MILLION to ALICE families in our community
โฑ๏ธ Logged 1,600 volunteer hours to make it all happen
๐ต: uwfrederick.org/taxprep
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Today, weโre celebrating 88 years of United Way of Frederick County and it's all because of YOU. ๐
Whether youโve given, volunteered, partnered, or been impacted by this work, thank you for supporting us for the last 88 years! ๐
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Weโre proud to celebrate Wegmans as recipient of the United Way Leading Corporate Partner Award! ๐
Locally, Wegmans supports Stuff the Bus thru school supply collections, provides volunteer meals, & champions our work thru their annual workplace campaign. Thank you, Wegmans!
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Help us Stuff the Bus, Frederick County! ๐
๐ฆ Host a collection bin at your business, office, or place of worship
๐ฃ Rally your customers or employees to donate new school supplies
Ready to get involved? Sign up today ๐
tinyurl.com/STB2026SignUp
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Itโs no jokeโฆ thanks to YOU, weโve raised over $54,000 during the Unity Campaign to support our ALICE neighbors! ๐
Thanks to you more families will improve their financial literacy, access reliable transportation and homeownership, receive essential school supplies, and more.
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