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40 Under 40 in Philanthropy awardees announced
In celebration of its 40th Anniversary, The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced its 40 Under 40 in Philanthropy...
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Inaugural Sarbanes Public Service Award presented to local student
Wicomico High School graduating senior Jaden Sampson was awarded the first-ever Tony & Billye Sarbanes Award for Public Service. The...
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Community Foundation grant will focus on enhancing pipeline of new mental health providers on the Shore
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has committed $15,000 to a new fellowship program for Master of Social Work post-graduate...
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Community Foundation Women’s Fund Awards $65,000 to local nonprofits
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Women’s Fund recently awarded $65,000 to nonprofits for support of programs that address...
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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40 Under 40 in Philanthropy Nominations Sought
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is currently seeking nominations for the 40 Under 40 in Philanthropy awards. The award...
May 8, 20241 min read
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150 nonprofit professionals attend the Lower Shore Nonprofit Summit
Over 150 professionals and students attended the 2024 Nonprofit Summit: Together, for Good, the region’s largest professional development...
May 1, 20241 min read
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Community Foundation celebrates 40 years with SACC event
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore celebrated 40 years of impact with the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at a Business...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Over $500,000 in scholarships available to local students
More than $500,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES). The...
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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Black Excellence Community Fund awards grants during Black History Month
The Black Excellence Community Fund, which is a Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Giving Circle, awarded three grants during...
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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Community Foundation announces new additions to Board of Directors
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced that Gail Foltz, Sharone Grant, Michael Mathers, and Phyllis Mitchell...
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Shore Gives More raises record breaking $310,178 during 24-hour event
A day celebrating philanthropy for Lower Shore nonprofits culminated in a recording breaking $310,178 raised for participating...
Nov 29, 20231 min read
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Giving Tuesday event will support 128 Lower Shore nonprofits November 28th
The Lower Shore’s Giving Tuesday event will feature a record breaking 128 nonprofits during the 24-hour online giving event. Held each...
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Lower Shore schools receive $116,144 from Community Foundation
Schools in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties received $116,144 in grant funding through the Community Foundation of the Eastern...
Nov 14, 20234 min read
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Annual Meeting celebrates grant making, honors award recipients
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients and celebrated annual grant-making efforts at its Annual...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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CFES 2023 Annual Report
View our 2023 Annual Report here.
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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CFES Annual Meeting
Join us for the Community Foundation Annual Meeting on Friday November 3rd. Complete details and tickets available here.
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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Grants will help fund ballistic vests for Salisbury Fire Department
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and donors recently granted $73,000 to the Salisbury Fire Department to fund ballistic...
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Maui Wildfires Relief
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore serves our immediate tri-county region, but as the region's philanthropic expert, we also...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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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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