UNITED WAY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Baltimore, MD (November 10, 2008) – United Way of Central Maryland is looking for volunteers to help adopt families in need.

In these tough economic times, volunteers who can provide necessities are critical. Individuals or groups are needed to provide wish list items for clients at agencies around the region. Help make a difference in your community.

To find out how you can help, contact Beth McFeely at 410.895.1346 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by December 19.

You can also visit www.shareyourself.org for more information on volunteering.

For more than 80 years, United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) has been the region’s human service leader. Its mission is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities. UWCM supports programs and initiatives in the city of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties. UWCM is dedicated to education, income and health & safety - making sure children get the early child care they need to succeed in school, that young adults graduate, that families have the means to access affordable and stable housing and that people are free from violence and abuse at home. By encouraging all people in central Maryland to give, advocate or volunteer, UWCM wants to show the power of living united. It’s about connecting people and creating communities. For more information, visit www.uwcm.org or call 410.547.8000.