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The Women’s Fund celebrates $25,000 in grants
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund granted $25,000 to area nonprofits and celebrated its 5th anniversary Friday...
Jul 1, 20162 min read
Wicomico Graduate awarded Eastern Shore Builders Association scholarship
The Eastern Shore Building Industries Association recently awarded a $500 scholarship to Kye Stewart, a 2016 graduate of Wicomico Senior...
Jun 30, 20161 min read
Camp Fairlee Scholarships Assist Campers with Disabilities
As summer rolls in, many children enjoy camps and outdoor recreational activities, but for those with disabilities, finding a unique...
Jun 20, 20161 min read
Nine Students Awarded Locally Established Scholarships
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has recently announced nine students as recipients of four local scholarships. Over 300...
Jun 15, 20162 min read
“Feed the Elderly” Campaign Established to Assist Meals on Wheels Program
More than 69,000 meals were delivered to area senior citizens through MAC’s Meals on Wheels program last year, but with looming funding...
Jun 9, 20162 min read
Free Veteran’s Resource Fair
A free community event for Veterans and their families will be hosted at the Ocean Pines Library Friday May 13th from 11 am to 2 pm. The...
May 5, 20161 min read
$90,000 Impacts Lower Shore Nonprofits
$90,000 will be disbursed amongst 25 nonprofit programs in the Lower Shore region. The programs funded will cover a broad range of...
May 3, 20163 min read
Homeless Women in Pocomoke City Receive Bedding Relief
Women at a transitional housing shelter in Pocomoke City will be sleeping better in new bedding after recently receiving a charitable...
Apr 28, 20161 min read
Hunter Hudson Memorial Scholarship Established
A scholarship in memory of Hunter Hudson of Ocean City has been established with plans to benefit graduates of Stephen Decatur High...
Apr 25, 20161 min read
$50,000 Will Support Programs Serving Lower Shore Families and Children
Up to $50,000 will be made available this spring to projects that encourage parent and family engagement for under-served children on...
Apr 5, 20161 min read
Local Lives Enhanced by 30 Year Charitable Partnership
For more than three decades the Community Foundation and Wor-Wic Community College have built a strong partnership that enhances the...
Mar 30, 20162 min read
Historic Parsons Cemetery Receives $20,000 Donation
The historic Parsons Cemetery nestled in Salisbury requires constant upkeep and repairs in order to maintain the 18 acre property....
Feb 22, 20162 min read
Wicomico County Students Receive $9,220 for Library Books
Twenty seven area schools were impacted by a grant made possible by The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and the Samuel W....
Feb 4, 20161 min read
Community Foundation Awards $37,500 to Stimulate Workforce Development Programs
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has awarded a series of Workforce Development Grants totaling $37,500. The Community...
Jan 6, 20161 min read
IRA Charitable Rollover Permanently Extended
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) is pleased to inform area donors and nonprofit organizations that the recent passage...
Dec 21, 20151 min read
Worcester UME Extension Office receives $1,000 grant
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has awarded $1,000 to the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Office – Worcester...
Dec 14, 20151 min read
ESAM Establishes Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
The Eastern Shore Association of Municipalities (ESAM) recently established a designated college scholarship fund at the Community...
Dec 14, 20151 min read
Community Foundation President Erica Joseph Awarded Maryland Leading Women Honor
The Daily Record, a statewide newspaper based in Baltimore, has announced the selection of Erica Joseph, president of the Community...
Dec 8, 20152 min read
Pets On Wheels Grant
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s (CFES) Carol Steffy Spirit of Esther Fund awarded a $2700 grant to Pets On Wheels of...
Dec 7, 20151 min read
Community Foundation grants $1000 to Snow Hill Ecumenical Food Pantry
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) has awarded a $1,000 Emergency Assistance Grant to the Snow Hill Ecumenical Food...
Nov 30, 20151 min read
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