UPMC and MPC donate $2 million to local organizations

UPMC Western Maryland and Maryland Physicians Care awarded up to $2 million across 11 local organizations, with Frostburg State University and Allegany College of Maryland each receiving $350,000 for scholarships.

UPMC Western Maryland and Maryland Physicians Care held a presentation in Cumberland to award up to $2 million to local organizations. The funds were distributed among 11 groups and are intended to support scholarships, building improvements, program development and general outreach. Frostburg State University and Allegany College of Maryland each received $350,000 to contribute to scholarship programs. The donations were made through Maryland Physicians Care, which provides Medicaid across the state, and UPMC is a partial owner of MPC. Notable details: - The $2 million award was divided among 11 organizations, including AHEC West, Archway Station, County United Way, Family Crisis Resource Center, HRDC, Local Management Board of Allegany County, Salvation Army, Union Rescue Mission, Western Maryland Food Bank, Allegany College of Maryland and Frostburg State University. - Frostburg State University and Allegany College of Maryland each received $350,000 to support scholarships. - Reported uses for the funds include scholarships, building improvements, program development and general outreach. - Leaders of several recipient organizations said they were surprised to receive the donations. - Maryland Physicians Care provided the donations and UPMC Western Maryland officials described the gifts as part of their community role; UPMC is a partial owner of MPC. Summary: The donations supply funding aimed at education and local services, and recipient organizations worked together beforehand to plan how to spread the impact. Undetermined at this time.