Tocqueville Spotlight

ANGELA CELESTIN

As a family, we know how blessed we are. We have received support from family, friends, and our community. United Way helps to shine a light on those who are not as fortunate. Giving at the Tocqueville level and contributing as a Board Member allows us to show gratitude and pay it forward–ultimately making a difference in the lives of others. Through the United Way, we know our dollars serve a broader network than what we can do alone. We all have a responsibility to participate positively in our community, whether it’s with your time, talent, or your treasures. By picking just one and especially in partnership with the United Way, we all win collectively.

BOB PATEL

Supporting UWCM is so important especially with ongoing pandemic needs and the increasing societal challenges of our surrounding communities. The mission of UWCM, to promote equity, access to education, health, employment, and housing, is vital to helping our neighbors in need from our surrounding communities. Our family believes in the difference one person can make by extending a helping hand or supporting important organizations like UWCM. We have gratitude for the services that United Way provides every day.

DOC WALTHER

We support United Way because our personal values align with the mission. We learned growing up, both the challenge and importance of achieving family stability. Due to a workplace campaign during the years growing our family, we learned and observed the effectiveness of UWCM programs building stability in the ALICE community. We’re proud and inspired to partner with UWCM to broaden available resources and to champion initiatives designed for those in our community facing life’s challenges, helping them achieve their best lives for their family.

TOCQUEVILLE SPOTLIGHT

KENDRA PARLOCK

I chose to become a Tocqueville member after I participated in the inaugural class of United Way of Central Maryland Women’s Philanthropic Leadership Program. This experience helped me to decide to partner with UWCM to achieve my philanthropic goals. I was mentored by incredible women who introduced me in a personal way to the impactful work of UWCM and nurtured me to define my role as a philanthropist. My philanthropic interests are economic mobility, youth, and workforce development. I currently serve on the Women United Executive Council and the Fort Meade Alliance Board where I am active in education and workforce development initiatives that aim to change lives.

MARC BROADY

Traci and I have always been focused on giving our time, talents, and treasures to benefit equity, underserved communities, and youth. The birth of our son only amplified our sincere belief that a life of service is not only important but necessary to seeing a future that we want our son to live in. We chose to be a part of Tocqueville Society because our values are aligned, and the impact is relevant in addressing today’s challenges.

CHAITANYA YARMADA

Gratitude and giving back are important values for our family. We feel fortunate to support United Way of Central Maryland’s efforts in providing practical and immediate help to local families in need. Of special significance to us are the programs UWCM has around supporting children, including its family centers for infants and toddlers and free childcare for student-parents.

ALEX GARDNER

UWCM has been a welcome home and an impactful avenue for my desire to help to turn into something much greater. It has also been an important part of my personal growth as I continue to become more educated and aware of the many challenges that confront members of our community. Everyone having basic access to fundamental resources— food, housing, healthcare, education, and second chances—is important to me, and UWCM has numerous programs that work to eliminate barriers and improve the quality of life for our neighbors that need it the most.