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Black Philanthropy Month celebrated with grants to nonprofits
The Black Excellence Community Fund awarded three grants. Left to right: Lori Carter, BECF founding member; Sonya Whited, BECF founding...
Aug 282 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, and is now...
Aug 71 min read
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180 nonprofit professionals attend the Lower Shore Nonprofit Summit
Nonprofits from throughout the Lower Eastern Shore participated in the conference. Over 180 professionals and students attended the 2025...
Apr 41 min read
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View the 2024 Impact Report
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore 2024 Impact Report is available here . View the Foundation's work and the impact you are...
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Community Foundation makes grant to local American Red Cross chapter for hurricane disaster relief
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has granted $25,000 to the American Red Cross Delmarva Chapter to assist in their rescue...
Oct 16, 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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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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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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CFES 2023 Annual Report
View our 2023 Annual Report here.
Nov 6, 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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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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$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 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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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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