The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore annually celebrates local philanthropic service through its annual awards, and is now accepting nominations until August 31, 2026 for the Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence, the Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award, and the Mary Gladys Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. These awards are considered among the most prestigious philanthropic service honors in the Lower Shore region. Recipients must first be nominated for a

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