The United Fund of Talbot County is not part of any national organization.  We serve as the only local philanthropic organization to support underfunded health and human services needs through many charities in Talbot County.  Currently, there are 22 participating non-profit agencies that have passed our stringent reviews in order to receive your donations and deliver programs and services for our local individuals and families in need.

While perhaps hard for some people to comprehend, there is a real need in Talbot County and the need is now.  United Fund agencies help residents lead more productive, self-sufficient and healthier lives.  For example, the Neighborhood Service Center assists families who need food or help paying utility bills. Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers ensure children receive quality care and education. BAAM, CASA of Talbot County and Talbot Mentors all help at-risk youth; the needs of seniors are addressed by Upper Shore Aging, and the list goes on.

Every gift matters. If you haven’t yet contributed to this year’s campaign, please consider even a small donation. Most of our agencies are small with limited resources and rely heavily on the United Fund. They would be severely impacted without your support. Your donation will help raise the $68,000 still needed to reach the 2011-12 goal and help these deserving people.

The United Fund of Talbot County  will be accepting applications until April 16, 2012, from qualified non-profit agencies in Talbot County requesting funds from its 2012-13 campaign.

To qualify, agencies must be registered 501 (c) 3 organizations; grant requests should seek to fund programs or initiatives that address the health and human services needs of individuals and families in Talbot County, and must demonstrate the agency’s fit with the United Fund charter to benefit underfunded and underrepresented Talbot County residents.

Any first time applicants who wish to be considered as potential participants in the upcoming campaign are requested to submit a one-page document no later than March 1, 2012 that explains how their agency fits with the United Fund mission, and how the services they provide their clients are different from those provided by other agencies serving the Talbot County community.

Agencies accepted to participate in the 2012-13 campaign must also agree not to fundraise during September, October, and November when the United Fund’s campaign is underway. For an application, write the United Fund of Talbot County office at P.O. Box 741, Easton, MD 21601; request an application on-line at uftc@unitedfund.org or call 410-822-1957.  All applications must be received at the United Fund office by April 16, 2012.

Since 1957, the Avon Dixon Agency has maintained a proud legacy, demonstrating its support for the United Fund of Talbot County.  It recently helped the Fund move closer to realizing its $450,000 goal with a contribution to the 2011-12 campaign.

Avon Dixon Agency President/CEO Rich Trippe (right) and Chairman of the Board, Bill Lane (left) present their organization’s check in support of the 2011-12 United Fund campaign to Ann Jacobs, United Fund Executive Director.

“The United Fund provides the perfect opportunity to help many agencies with a single gift,” Bill Lane, Avon Dixon Chairman of the Board, pointed out. As a past Fund president and a current United Fund advocate for 20+ years, Lane knows first-hand how much thousands of county residents rely on the services provided by the 22 participating agencies of the United Fund every year.  .

As the only local philanthropic organization to support underfunded health and human services needs, the United Fund of Talbot County helps many charities in Talbot County.  “Support from businesses such as Avon Dixon is vital to the success of the Fund and the achievement of our mission on behalf of those in need,” concluded Ann Jacobs, Executive Director.  To learn more about how your business can help, contact the United Fund office at 410-822-1957.

As the current year draws to a close, the United Fund of Talbot County allocated $150,750, the first of three distributions to its 2011-12 participating agencies. Representatives from the Fund’s 22 member agencies were present to celebrate the occasion at the Fund’s office at 121 North Washington Street.  The Fund has enjoyed a good response to this year’s appeal, attracting contributions totaling 74% of the $450,000 goal so far.  “We are delighted by the continued strong flow of donations,” Ann Jacobs, United Fund of Talbot County Executive Director said, “but we still have a long way to go in reaching the 2011-12 campaign goal.”

The 2011-12 UFTC participating agencies are: BAAM (Building African American Minds); Boy Scouts in Talbot County; CASA of Talbot County; Channel Marker; Character Counts!; Chesapeake Center; Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers; Delmarva Community Services; Epilepsy Association of the Eastern Shore; For All Seasons; Girl Scouts of Talbot County; Mental Health Association in Talbot County; Mid Shore Community Mediation; Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence; Mid-Shore Pro Bono; Neighborhood Service Center; Partners in Care; St. Martin’s Ministries; St. Michaels Community Center; Talbot Mentors; Talbot Special Riders; and Upper Shore Aging.

The United Fund of Talbot County serves as the only local philanthropic organization to support underfunded health and human services needs through many charities in Talbot County.  Currently, there are 22 participating non-profit agencies that have passed the annual stringent review in order to receive your donations and deliver programs and services for our local individuals and families in need.

United Fund agencies help residents lead more productive, self-sufficient and healthier lives.  For example, the Neighborhood Service Center assists families who need food or help paying utility bills. Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers ensure children receive quality care and education. BAAM, CASA of Talbot County and Talbot Mentors all help at-risk youth; Upper Shore Aging addresses the needs of seniors, and the list goes on.

Every gift matters. Thanks to the support of both returning and new contributors, the 2011-12 annual campaign has so far raised 60% toward its $450,000 goal. “We are delighted by the continued strong flow of donations,” Ann Jacobs, United Fund of Talbot County Executive Director said, “but we still have a long way to go in reaching the 2011-12 campaign goal.” Most of the participating agencies are small with limited resources and rely heavily on the United Fund. They would be severely impacted without the generous support of our community. With the holidays here, please make this the season for year-end giving with the gift of hope and help for these deserving people. Please click on the Donate Now button to make a secure contribution online or send your support to United Fund of Talbot County, P.O. Box 741, Easton, MD 21601.

The Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. (NSC) is one of this year’s 22 United Fund participating agencies, providing a wide range of services and assistance to low income individuals, senior citizens and families of Talbot County.  The assistance from the United Fund directly funds the NSC Food Pantry, Holiday Giving and Emergency Services.

With its mission to improve the quality of life, both socially and economically, for low income residents of Talbot County who need a helping hand, NSC annually assists hundreds of Talbot County residents with clothing, food, heating, rent, shelter and utilities. One recent client of NSC was quoted as saying “I want to thank you all so much; without the Neighborhood Service Center, my family would have been evicted”. That’s the kind of expression of gratitude that the staff and volunteers are accustomed to hearing because it means that the mission to help has been accomplished.

With the holiday season fast approaching and as the days and nights grow colder, the Neighborhood Service Center is experiencing an increase in the need for services.   Year round, NSC accepts donations of food, new and gently worn clean clothing, items for kids such as toys, games and books, and is grateful for the much needed support from the United Fund of Talbot County.  To help this worthy United Fund agency help others, please click the “donate now!” button or call (410) 822-1957 to obtain a contribution envelope.

The United Fund’s 2011-12 campaign officially kicked off on September 22nd and already has attracted over $167,000 in contributions toward its $450,000 goal, donations that are helping ease the plight of the less fortunate in Talbot County. “Imagine helping someone realize their full potential, achieve financial stability or maintain their independence,” comments Executive Director, Ann Jacobs. “ That’s what our agencies do every day.”

The United Fund’s mission is to meet the underfunded human services needs and serves as the only local philanthropic organization to support many charities in Talbot County. Currently, there are 22 participating non-profit agencies that have passed the United Fund’s stringent reviews and deliver programs and services for local residents in need, helping them lead more productive, self-sufficient and healthier lives.

Most of the United Fund agencies are small with limited resources and are thankful to the United Fund and its supporters to meet underserved needs in the community. Please help the United Fund achieve its mission in our community by mailing your support to United Fund of Talbot County, P.O. Box 741, Easton, MD 21601 or donating online at www.unitedfund.org today.  Every gift matters!

At its September 13 meeting, the Talbot County Council designated September “United Fund of Talbot County” month.  Council member, Corey Peck, presented the official proclamation to Ann Jacobs, United Fund Executive Director, United Fund board members Joe Anthony, Pat Casgar, Chuck Mangold, Jr., Al Silverstein, Leslie Stevenson, and 2011-12 Campaign Chairman, Buck Duncan.

With the Fund’s annual appeal goal this year of $450,000, over 26,000 people will be helped through the programs and services delivered by 22 United Fund partner agencies, meeting the underfunded needs of people with medical needs, child care, crisis situations, character development, literacy, and youth mentoring. “The United Fund of Talbot County is not part of any national organization”, noted Ann Jacobs, Executive Director.  “We serve as the only local philanthropic organization to support many charities in Talbot County.”

L to r: Al Silverstein, United Fund board member; Buck Duncan, 2011 Campaign Chair; Pat Casgar, United Fund board member; Corey Peck, Talbot County Council member; Leslie Stevenson, United Fund board member; Ann Jacobs, United Fund Executive Director; Chuck Mangold and Joe Anthony, United Fund board members.

Please help the United Fund achieve its mission to fund the underfunded human services needs in our community with your check, sent to United Fund of Talbot County, P.O. Box 741, Easton, MD 21601.  Or donate online at www.unitedfund.org today.  Every gift matters!

The Board of Directors of the United Fund of Talbot County (UFTC) has announced the appointment of Buck Duncan, President and CEO of The Talbot Bank as the chairman of the 2011-12 Campaign.

As the only local philanthropic organization to support many charities in Talbot County, the United Fund’s purpose is to raise money to benefit its 22 participating agencies, enabling them to assist thousands of local needy individuals and families here in our community.

Mr. Duncan is well known in the community as a civic leader.  As a United Fund campaign advocate for many years, he has also served the community as board member/treasurer of CASA of Talbot County, board member of The Country School, member and past president of the Rotary Club of Easton.  He is also a former chairman and director of Memorial Hospital, Vice Chairman/Director of Shore Health Systems, and director of the Maryland Bankers Association.

“I am very pleased to have been asked to serve as the United Fund 2011-12 Campaign Chairman,” said Duncan.  “It is a great organization with a long list of achievements in the community.  With so many agencies depending on the Fund, our goal is to make sure they can continue to offer their invaluable services to the residents of Talbot County.”

Now supporters of the United Fund of Talbot County can see the many ways their United Fund contributions help here in Talbot County.   “Delivered on a regular basis via email, the Inside Scoop will keep subscribers up-to-date with information and stories about the agencies we support and the people they help with the money our campaign raises each year,” Ann Jacobs, Executive Director, explained.  Visit www.unitedfund.org and click on Inside Scoop to learn the latest.  “And if you are not currently a subscriber, simply provide your email address in the Leave a Reply box, and we’ll add you to the list,” Jacobs noted.