Dine, Stay and Play returns to OC for summer

All local business proceeds to United Way benefit lower shore neighbors in need

(May 12, 2023) United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, in partnership with the Ocean City Hotel-MotelRestaurant Association, is looking forward to welcoming back guests and visitors for the 2023 summer season. The Dine, Stay and Play program will again feature local hospitality and recreational organizations as they demonstrate giving back to the community and creating local impact.

Local restaurants, hotels, entertainment and sporting venues can sign up with UWLES to participate.

Each business chooses their promotional menu items, or stay and play specials, and designates a portion of those sales to UWLES to help impact one in three local neighbors.

All proceeds stay local for UWLES and their nonprofit partners who help Worcester and other lower shore county neighbors in need.

Participants benefit from free digital and print marketing through radio, newspaper, television and social media campaigns throughout the summer season.

Media partnerships for the promo- tion include Delmarva Public Media, iHeart Media, WMDT-47, Independent News Media, Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce and Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce.

This opportunity for both locals and visitors to help support and recognize the importance of the hospitality and tourism industry and the community – all while giving back – will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

This program reinforces the importance and significance of the hospitality industry in the region, while reminding patrons how they are helping thousands of local families by supporting community minded businesses. Restaurants, lodging and entertainment businesses of any size are welcome to participate.

For more information on how to get involved or become a participating business in the Dine Stay & Play United Program, contact Ryan Jackson, UWLES at ryan@uwles.org or Amanda Hailey, UWLES at amanda@uwles.org, call 410-7425143 or visit uwles.org/dinestayplay.

United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore (UWLES), now in its 78th year of local service, harnesses the power of the community to advance health, education and financial stability for all neighbors in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.

UWLES and its community partners help empower Lower Shore residents by addressing barriers for better health, supporting educa- tional success for learners of all ages, and strengthening economic security for local households.

UWLES provides direct services, collaborates with stakeholders, and supports dozens of local nonprofits to strengthen the entire community, impacting one in every three neighbors annually.

Through the Get Connected Volunteer Center, UWLES connects over 140 nonprofits with community members who want to get involved. For more information on United Way or to help make a difference, visit www.uwles.org, www.ShoreGetConnected.org, Facebook@uwles, Instagram@unitedwayles, LinkedIN@uwles or Twitter@UNITEDWAY_LES.