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  There are numerous open grants available through The Allegany County Department of the Social Service to assist with housing, rent and utility expenses. Contact the Resource Management Team at Department of Social Services at 301-784-7000 to determine if you qualify for Read More

Applications Now Available for Oldtown Broadband Access Project CUMBERLAND MD – Families in the Oldtown area are now able to submit an application for assistance with the cost of obtaining broadband Internet services through Fibercreek Networks, LLC. This new broadband access is Read More

CUMBERLAND MD – County United Way has awarded a LIVE United grant to a local mountain search and rescue group. MD Search and Rescue (MMSAR) is an all-volunteer organization, established in January 2020. They utilize canines and other specialty equipment to search Read More

A big turnout for the Memorial Day Monday Del McCoury Band concert at Cumberland’s Canal Place has resulted in charitable DelFest Foundation donations to two local non-profits

Check presentation for the First United Bank and Trust Golf Tournament benefiting United Way of Garrett County.

Grant funding for County United Way is one of many community dynamics that changed as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.

CUMBERLAND — The County United Way has revamped its campaign programs over the course of the last year while contending with the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to continue to cater to the community. The largest changes were the CUW shifting to Read More

Fifty qualifying households in the Oldtown area will be receiving upgraded broadband access from Fibercreek Networks, LLC, thanks to a recently announced partnership between the start-up ISP, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), Associated Charities, and County United Way’s “Live United” grant program.