United Way of Central Maryland celebrates 100 years of serving local communities

The United Way of Central Maryland is celebrating a century of service.

The nonprofit helps people access basic needs, such as housing, healthcare, jobs, and education.

Vice President and Deputy Chief Impact Officer Heather Chapman said it's important that everyone works together in order to be successful in helping the community.

"United Way has been around, of course, we're celebrating our centennial, so we've been around for 100 years and have been here doing our best to provide help and hope for the greater Baltimore region," Chapman said.

Benefit concert in Baltimore to celebrate 100 years

The United Way of Central Maryland invited some huge stars to perform at the centennial benefit concert on October 11 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.

Hip-hop artist Common and singer Ce