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Basic Needs Grant Funding Available
October-3-2012
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United Way of Calvert County announces the 2013 Basic Needs Grant opportunity for 501(c)3 organizations that provide emergency food and shelter to people in crisis in Calvert County. The goals of the grant are to help individuals and families meet their nutritional and housing needs. Average grant amounts will range from $1,000 to $3,000.
Eligible organizations must be non-profit; follow the guidelines of the Patriot Act; practice non-discrimination; have an accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and demonstrate the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs.
Qualifying organizations should visit www.unitedwaycalvert.org for grant terms and forms. For additional questions or to request a mailed application, contact Jennifer Moreland, Director of Community Impact at (410) 286-0103 or e-mail impact@unitedwaycalvert.org. Completed grant applications are due by Friday, November 2, 2012.
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| 2012-04-13 - Mardi Gras 2012 Left the Docks |
The United Way Mardi Gras charted a brand new course in 2012 setting sail with a Riverboat theme in Solomons. The Holiday Inn Conference Center and Marina was transformed into a Promenade, Upper and Lower Decks and Shopping District by our dedicated and talented decorating committee. Upon arrival guest entered "dockside" to embark on the United Way Mardi Gras Queen.
Captain Marty greeted arriving "passengers" in his dress whites flanked by two showgirls and a balloon arch inviting them to the Promenade Auction tables. Loaded with goodies for bidding, guests battled for spa packages, art, jewelry, wine and chocolate baskets, certificates for golf, asphalt millings, a dumpster for spring cleaning, Murder Mystery Dinners aboard a real Riverboat, and more. The fun continued on the lower deck with entertainment by a musical duo, show girls and several gaming tables. Winners at black jack, poker, and craps had chances to win large prizes such as a new stainless steel GE dishwasher, a Thomas the Tank play table, summer camps and more.
Taking the "ladder" to the Upper Deck guests could dance "under the stars" to Prime Time, a local Washington, D.C. dance band, attend the much awaited Crowning Ceremony, and bid at the Live Auction. Last year's King and Queen escorted the three Queen Candidates: Patt Parker, Anissa Swanzy, Keely Tolley and King Candidates: Mike Hart, Saquane Johnson and Jason Scaggs to the stage, while Captain Marty presented the scroll and the winners were announced. All told, the candidates raised over $84,000 for the United Way of Calvert County. King Saquane and Queen Keely were crowned to the roar of the crowd.
A trip through the "Shopping District" offered attendees an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for more than $8,000 worth of jewelry and gifts donated by Maertens Fine Jewelry and Gifts, taste yummy confections from Mamelah's, take a professional photo, have their future told from a Palm Reader and indulge in hair flair from Julia & Co. Salon and Spa. Guests debarked well after the stated closing time of 11 as the band played on. Don't miss next year's Mardi Gras!
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