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Record breaking $269,627 raised in 24-hour Giving Tuesday event
Salisbury, Md. – Nonprofits across the Lower Eastern Shore are celebrating charitable giving after raising a combined record breaking...
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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Grant provides Ocean City hospitality industry COVID-19 safety training
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Foundation to pr
Jul 5, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 relief grants established for Lower Shore nonprofits
Grant funding is being made available to Lower Shore nonprofits as a relief measure from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 23, 20202 min read
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Spark Campaign raises $230,000 for public education
Lower Shore education foundations received more than $230,000 through The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Spark campaign. The ma
Jan 23, 20201 min read
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Women’s Fund raises $9,800 for the Village of Hope
Members of the Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund recently raised over $9,800 in donations for the Village of Hope at the annual Women’s...
Jan 20, 20201 min read
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Community Foundation awards $60,000 to 11 Lower Shore nonprofits for workforce development programs
A total of $60,000 will benefit 11 local nonprofits who recently received grants through The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s...
Jan 3, 20202 min read
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Giving Tuesday raises record breaking $218,138 in 24 hour event
102 Lower Shore nonprofits participated in Shore Gives More Campaign A day celebrating philanthropy for Lower Shore nonprofits culminated...
Dec 4, 20192 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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
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$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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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