United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is a local, independent 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization established in 1944. As a top non-governmental source of funding for area nonprofit agencies, we provide support for various different local programs in Education, Financial Stability and Health. For over 79 years, our United Way has focused on improving the lives of our neighbors in need in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, and Dorchester Counties, impacting 1 in 3 on the Lower Eastern Shore through our direct and partner programs. Find more information at: www.uwles.org.