Programs will benefit women and girls on the Lower Shore Nonprofit recipients of the 2026 Community Foundation Women’s Fund grants received a combined $65,000 to support the needs of women and girls in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund recently awarded $65,000 to nonprofits serving Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. These grants support programs which address the unmet needs of women and girls to

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) distributed a record $346,263 in grant funding to 47 area nonprofits through its annual Community Needs grant cycle. These grants support organizations addressing critical issues across the Lower Shore, including housing stability, food security, health care, youth development, and environmental stewardship. These investments strengthen the network of nonprofits serving Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties. Applicants

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced that Roger A. Follebout, Jr. has joined the organization in the role of Content Writer following his recent retirement from TidalHealth.