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Non-Profit Organization

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, Inc.

This business is NOT BBB Accredited.

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Important information

  • Additional Info:
    Our Mission:United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore harnesses the power of our community to advance health, education, and financial stability.Our Vision:United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore envisions a community where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential.Our Shared Values:Compassion - We empathize and treat everyone with dignity and respect.Fortitude - We have the courage and tenacity to pursue our vision and stand for the best interest of the local community.Inclusion - We strive to empower all members of our local community.Integrity - We conduct ourselves in a truthful, trustworthy, unbiased, and transparent manner.Stewardship - We are committed to ethical and prudent decision making in the use and care of all resources.

About This Business

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES) 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. United Way provides direct services, collaborates with local stakeholders, and supports dozens of local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting 1 in every 3 individuals on the Lower Shore annually.

Years in Business: 80

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
5/22/2019
Business Started:
10/23/1944
Business Incorporated:
10/23/1944
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
United Way Lower Eastern Shore
UWLES

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Steven B Fulkrod, Resident Agent
Customer Contacts
Mr. Steven B Fulkrod, Resident Agent
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (410) 202-0138
Additional Email Addresses
Sales: Email this Business

Licensing information

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

BBB records show a license number of 52-6016589 for this business, issued by Internal Revenue Service

Internal Revenue Service

31 Hopkins Plz Ste 1420

Baltimore MD 21201

  • UWLES is a member in good standing with United Way Worldwide.UWLES is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501c3 charitable organization.UWLES is registered with the Maryland Secretary of State as a charitable organization.

Additional Information

Payment methods
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Gift Certificate
  • Wire Transfer
  • ACH
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Bitcoin
  • Discover
  • Google Wallet
  • MasterCard
  • PayPal
  • Samsung Pay
  • Visa
  • Venmo
  • Invoice
  • Certified Check
  • Money Order

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