Amid rising utility costs and economic uncertainty, many Central Maryland households are struggling to manage bills. The BGE Customer Relief Fund provided immediate financial assistance to more than 30,000 families this summer.
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Common headlines United Way of Central Maryland’s 100-year celebration at the Meyerhoff
United Way of Central Maryland celebrated its 100th anniversary with a star-studded concert at Baltimore’s Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, headlined by Common and featuring performances from CeCe Peniston and the Baltimore City College Choir. The evening honored a century of community service while inspiring hope for the organization’s next hundred years of impact across Central Maryland.
United Way of Central Maryland names Tykia Warden as senior vice president and chief development officer
Tykia Warden is the new senior vice president and chief development officer for United Way of Central Maryland. Warden brings more than two decades of proven leadership in fundraising, nonprofit management and community engagement to the organization’s executive team.
United Way of Central Maryland to celebrate centennial anniversary with benefit concert
United Way of Central Maryland, led by Franklyn Baker, is marking its 100th anniversary with a star-studded benefit concert on Oct. 11 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, featuring Common, CeCe Peniston, and Elyscia Jefferson. The celebration not only honors a century of impact but also calls on the community to continue supporting the organization’s mission to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods across Greater Baltimore.
United Way is driving equity, opportunity, and access in the workplace
United Way of Central Maryland’s WorkWays program offers a comprehensive employer/employee engagement program that creates more supportive and equitable workplaces, helping employees address personal and professional barriers and increase productivity and job satisfaction.
United Way’s ALICE campaign highlights challenges for working families in Maryland
United Way is advocating for policies that promote economic stability and opportunity for ALICE households, as they are often struggling to make ends meet and are a significant portion of Maryland’s workforce.
Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness honors leaders in the workplace
The Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness celebrated the work of Angela Celestin and Robert Matthews at its third annual Louder event, an event aimed at honoring those who have shown “outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering workplaces that support their employees’ mental health”.

