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In fiscal 2009 our Foundation made a total of 884 grants representing $3.3 million in distributions to the community. Help us assure a strong Community Foundation can continue to provide grants for charitable needs in our region for generations to come. It's never too late to support our Annual Appeal. To help us make a lasting difference in the lives of others, please click on the DONATE NOW button immediately below. 
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Foundation Sponsors ShoreCAN Volunteer Center  For the full story, click here. Ocean City Paramedic Foundation Establishes Fund  For the full story, click here. |
3/15/10 Volunteer Week Grant Deadline 3/15/10 Make a Big Difference Grant Deadline 3/24/10 Board Member 101 4/7/10 Human Resources Practices 4/28/10 CFES Business After Hours 4/30/10 Intro to Maryland Volunteer Lawyers View More |
Two grants have been distributed to nonprofit organizations from the Jeffrey P. Marx Memorial Fund founded at CFES. Because of Jeff's love of animals $3,335 was granted to Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training (GRREAT), and $6,330 to the Worcester County Humane Society. Golden Retriever Rescue Education and Training Website Worcester County Humane Society Website 
A $3,000 Excellence In Education Grant was awarded to the Pinehurst Elementary School's playground project which broke ground in late October. Volunteers have raised over $70,000 for new playground equipment that will be more accessible to students with special needs. Additional contributions totaling $10,000 to $15,000 are needed to cover the cost of the new playground. Pinehurst Elementary School Website 
Two grants were awarded to the Village of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and life training for homeless women and children. A Technical Mini-Grant of $688 was awarded for computer equipment. A $2,000 Help Your Neighbor Grant was also received to provide patients at the VOH Clinic with medications and medical supplies they may not otherwise afford. Village of Hope Program Website 
The Worcester County Library system has been awarded a $2,905 Community Needs Program grant to implement a digital storytelling program that will focus on local history and culture that highlights local storytellers. Worcester County Library Website |
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