The mission of the Emerging Leaders of the Lower Eastern Shore is to promote and encourage the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism among young professionals in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester Counties. Our efforts are focused on Lower Eastern Shore’s children and youth. It is our belief that the best way to invest in the future of Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester Counties is to invest in our youngest residents.
We’re all about making positive and long-lasting change on the Eastern Shore. Through professional development, educational opportunities, volunteerism and networking events, this Emerging Leaders group has the end goal to change the odds for families and communities by advancing education, housing, employment and health.
For more information on how to become an Emerging Leader, contact Ryan Jackson: ryan@uwles.org
The Christmas in July event is brought to you by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Emerging Leaders in partnership with the Ocean City Young Professionals and Ocean Pines Young Professionals.
A great opportunity to network with local young professionals while catching a Shorebirds game and creating an impact for families on the Lower Eastern Shore!
Thank you to the Delmarva Shorebirds, our Young Professionals friends and everyone who came out on July 31, 2024! Special thank you to our sponsors who can see HERE!
UWLES Emerging Leaders are so thankful for our wonderful community leaders that made our 2024 Thanksgiving Basket initiative such a great success.
Together we delivered meals to 117 Lower Eastern Shore Neighbors. Special thanks to TidalHealth and Your Doc's In for providing the baskets full of all the fixings and to Perdue for providing the poultry.
And a huge thank you all our volunteers for making deliveries!
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This year's 2024 Secret Santa program organized by our Emerging Leaders helped provide a Happy Holidays for 126 kids from 38 families across 14 towns on the Lower Eastern Shore.
Thank you to The Grocery Outlet, McCrone Engineering, Pepsi Bottling Ventures, Hebron Savings Bank, Walmart, Choptank Electric, Bless Our Children WBOC TV 16 Delmarva's News Leader, Donors through Shore Gives More of Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and those who participated in our Christmas in July and Guest Bartending Fundraisers for helping to make this possible.
Thank you to Students Services from Wicomico County Public Schools, Worcester County Public Schools MD, Somerset County Public Schools and Dorchester County Public Schools, and to all our volunteers including those from our Women United group, The Insurance Market, Junior Achievement, The Delmarva Shorebirds, Real HVAC, Avery Hall Insurance Group, and SVN!
#United Way Beings With YOU! #80 Years of Local Impact.
