Here's a link to a statewide online donation site for county United Way chapters in Maryland. The aim is to help low-income families who struggled to keep their homes heated this winter.
This emergency utility assistance campaign will runs through April 2014 -- 100% of donations will go to those in need through their local United Way.
Go to www.uwcm.org/winter2014 and pick a link to a Maryland county. Local United Way agencies manage donations directed to them. United Way of Central Maryland established the fundraising platform, where online donations can be made.
The United Way's press release notes: United Way is an efficient, effective and trusted fundraiser committed to mobilizing the community to improve people’s lives. Helping those in need meet their basic needs is a critical part of United Way’s work.
Other than passing word along, I've got no association with the United Way.