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$90,879 awarded to 19 Lower Shore nonprofits
A total of $90,879 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 19 local nonprofits. The awards are made possible...
Oct 16, 20193 min read
Over $600,000 in scholarships granted to local students
More than $600,000 in scholarships were granted to area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore in the 2019 fiscal...
Sep 13, 20191 min read
Community Foundation celebrates record grant making year and national recognition
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced a recording breaking total of $6.2 million in charitable grants for FY 2019.
Aug 13, 20191 min read
Nominations Sought for Community Foundation Awards
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore annually celebrates local philanthropic service through its annual awards. Announced each...
Jul 16, 20191 min read
Women’s Fund Awards $40,000 in Grants
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund recently granted $40,000 to area nonprofits during its 8th annual grant...
Jun 28, 20192 min read
First ever nonprofit impact study results unveiled
Strengthening Communities Report details the impact of the nonprofit sector on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore Community leaders from...
May 31, 20193 min read
Community Foundation & United Way: The Perdue-Kresge legacy demonstrates the power of endowments
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) recently presented a $32,195 check to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore...
May 6, 20192 min read
$107,713 awarded to 30 Lower Shore nonprofits
A total of $107,713 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 30 local nonprofits. Twice a year, nonprofits...
Apr 24, 20194 min read
Major challenge grant unveiled for Lower Shore education
Community Foundation launches Spark Campaign At an evening reception Thursday attended by 175 people, The Community Foundation of the...
Apr 5, 20192 min read
Local family honors son’s memory and inspires others
When David Larmore passed away from Spina Bifida at the age of 32, his parents Sheldon and Sara Belle Larmore wanted to honor his life of...
Mar 29, 20192 min read
$25,000 in grant funding available for women & girl focused programs
Up to $25,000 in grant funding is available to aid nonprofit programs designated for Lower Shore women and girls. The funding is made...
Mar 8, 20192 min read
Bob Cook presents Recovery Resource Center grant
The Recovery Resource Center was recently presented with a $5,000 gift by Col. Bob Cook (ret.) In November, Cook was awarded The Frank H....
Feb 8, 20191 min read
Books purchased for 27 Wicomico schools
Twenty-seven area schools were recently impacted by an $11,269 grant made possible by The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and...
Feb 5, 20191 min read
Eastern Shore Running Club accepting applications for inaugural scholarship
The Eastern Shore Running Club Scholarship is now accepting applications for its inaugural scholarship. The Running Club established the...
Jan 23, 20191 min read
Daniel O’Connell joins Community Foundation Board of Directors
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced that Daniel O’Connell of PKS & Company, P.A. will join the foundation’s...
Jan 22, 20191 min read
Women’s Fund raises $5,000 for the Christian Shelter
Members of The Women’s Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, recently raised over $5,000 in donations...
Jan 7, 20192 min read
Shore Gives More Raises $171,000 in 24 Hour Event
Ninety-Nine Lower Shore nonprofits take part in Shore Gives More Campaign Over 1,500 donations raised a total of more than $171,000 for...
Nov 28, 20182 min read
Online Giving Event Will Support 99 Lower Shore Nonprofits
Ninety-Nine Lower Shore nonprofits are joining together to celebrate generosity on Giving Tuesday with a 24-hour online giving event....
Nov 16, 20182 min read
Lower Shore schools receive $96,242 in education grants
Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $96,242 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern...
Nov 13, 20185 min read
Local couple raises funds for The Believe in Tomorrow House by the Sea
A local couple has donated $5,000 for the Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation which provides exceptional hospital and respite...
Nov 7, 20181 min read
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