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SUMMARY

The easiest way to make a difference is to make an investment in your community. A financial gift to United Way of Central Maryland affects the lives of thousands, because United Way is dedicated to supporting programs and activities that focus on long-term changes that benefit everyone – including you. You’ve got plenty of options - find out how today.

What's New

United Way is happy to announce the Tocqueville Legacy Circle, a way for Tocqueville members to make sure United Way is always relevant to the needs of this community.

By endowing their annual contribution, Tocqueville members will become founding members of the Tocqueville Legacy Circle. With that gift their name will continue to be synonymous as an agent of change.

There are several ways to structure the gift:

1. Outright gift of cash, stock or real estate
 2. Deferred Giving Strategy  (like naming United Way in a will or purchasing a life insurance policy)
3. Split Interest Gift such as setting up a charitable trust For more information, contact 410.895.1406.

WAYS TO GIVE

1. Donate Online – Give today with just the click of a button.


2. Workplace Campaigns – Thanks to hundreds of corporate partners, automatically make a contribution from your paycheck. More than 800 companies across the region participate in workplace giving campaigns. Find out more about how you can take advantage of payroll deduction to make a difference in central Maryland by calling 410.547.8000.


3. Giving Societies - Our giving societies are an opportunity to recognize those of who are willing to lead by example; and, a way for individuals to make a bigger difference in your community.  To inspire participation, there are several challenge grant programs. Click here to find out more.


4. Planned giving – Think about leaving a legacy and making a difference today and tomorrow.

  • Outright gift of cash, stock or real estate
    • You can specify an amount of money or other assets like a gift of long-term appreciated property. This is a valuable technique for individuals in the highest tax bracket.
  • Deferred Giving Strategy
    • Listing United Way as the beneficiary of an IRA
    • Naming United Way in your will
    • Creating a provision to perpetuate your annual gift through a donor-advised fund
    • Purchasing a life insurance policy

For more information on planned giving options, contact Holly Joyce Hoey at 410.895.1406 or holly.hoey@uwcm.org

5. eMall – Shop ‘til you drop and raise money for United Way. Enjoy shopping online? You can generate funds by simply shopping online at the UWCM e-Mall where a portion of the proceeds are donated back to your community.


6. GoodSearch.com - Now you can raise money while you search online. Sure, Google and MSN work, but with GoodSearch.com, once you designate United Way of Central Maryland, for every search, $.01 will come back to the organization. It’s that easy. Do the math, if just 200 people search 5 times a day, that’s $10 a day back to United Way. That’s $50 a week, $200 a month. Double the number of people search and double the funds. Tell your friends, family and colleagues and begin using goodsearch.com today.

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