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$273,825 granted to 33 Lower Shore nonprofits
A total of $273,825 has been granted to 33 local nonprofits by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore in its largest grant cycle...
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Black Philanthropy Month celebrated with grants to nonprofits
The Black Excellence Community Fund, which is a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Giving Circle, celebrated Black Philanthropy...
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Community Foundation Women’s Fund Awards $65,000 to local nonprofits
Programs will benefit women and girls on the Lower Shore The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund recently awarded...
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Nominations Sought for Community Foundation Awards
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore annually celebrates local philanthropic service through its annual awards. Award winners...
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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Black Excellence Community Fund awards inaugural grants
The Black Excellence Community Fund, which is a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Giving Circle, awarded its first grants during...
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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Shore Gives More raises $290,466 during 24-hour event
Local Campaign has raised $1.5 million for Lower Shore nonprofits since 2015 A day celebrating philanthropy for Lower Shore nonprofits...
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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Lower Shore schools receive $147,373 from Community Foundation
Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $147,373 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern...
Nov 14, 20224 min read
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Community Foundation announces $7.1 million in annual grant making
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced a total of $7.1 million in charitable grants for the 2022 fiscal year. The...
Oct 11, 20221 min read
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Fall 2022 Pillar Newsletter
Read the Fall 2022 Pillar Newsletter from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore here. In this issue: Inspiring Impact: A peek...
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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It Takes a Village to Help Our Children receives $30,000 grant for new youth center
It Takes a Village to Help Our Children (It Takes a Village) is $30,000 closer to completing a new youth center in Crisfield, Maryland...
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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$84,827 granted to 19 Lower Shore nonprofits
A total of $84,827 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 19 local nonprofits. The CFES Community Needs...
May 11, 20223 min read
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Grant funding available for women & girl focused programs
Grant funding is available to aid nonprofit programs designated for Lower Shore women and girls. The funding is made possible by the...
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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Online giving event will support 121 Lower Shore nonprofits; Giving Tuesday 2021 is November 30th
The Lower Shore’s Giving Tuesday event will feature a record breaking 121 nonprofits during the 24-hour online giving event. Held each...
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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Lower Shore schools receive $90,024 in education grants
Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $90,024 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern...
Nov 12, 20213 min read
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Award recipients and annual grant making celebrated at Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients and celebrated annual grant-making efforts at its Annual...
Nov 5, 20213 min read
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Community Foundation announces $5.1 million in grant making
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced a total of $5.1 million in charitable grants for the 2021 fiscal year. These...
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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$75,000 granted to 20 Lower Shore nonprofits
A total of $75,000 has been granted by the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to 20 local nonprofits. Twice a year, nonprofits...
May 20, 20213 min read
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Lower Shore schools receive $20,016 in education grants
Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $20,016 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern...
Apr 23, 20213 min read
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The Needs Assessment Survey
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, together with the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, and The Keith Campbell Foundation...
Apr 15, 20211 min read
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Grant funds offered for Lower Shore nonprofits and schools -- $180,000+ available
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has grant funding available for qualified nonprofits and schools. A total of $180,000 is...
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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