Our Work

For 85 years, United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) has been the region’s human service leader.  Its mission is to mobilize and engage the community to improve people's lives. It supports programs and initiatives in the city of Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties.  UWCM is dedicated to helping individuals and families meet their emergency needs, stabilize their lives, and ultimately lift them up & out of the circumstances that make them vulnerable; drawing upon local knowledge, data & expertise to understand the community’s needs, identify where gaps exist and support what works in addressing them and serving as a powerful voice and advocate on critical health and human issues. By encouraging all people in central Maryland to give, advocate or volunteer, UWCM wants to show the true power of LIVING UNITED. For more information, call 410.547.8000.