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Community Foundation launches Shore Gives 365 platform with $100,000 for area nonprofits
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has launched Shore Gives 365, a year-round online giving platform that connects donors to verified local nonprofits across the Lower Eastern Shore. The platform builds on the decade-long success of the Foundation’s Shore Gives More Giving Tuesday campaign, which generated more than $2.9 million in charitable support since its inception. Shore Gives 365 provides a one-stop giving experience where donors can browse local organizat
Nov 12, 20252 min read
Annual Meeting celebrates grant making and honors award recipients
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients and celebrated annual grant-making efforts at its Annual Meeting and Report to the Community on November 7th. The Foundation announced a total of $8.6 million in grants made in fiscal year 2025, including more than $858,000 in scholarships to local students. “Today we celebrate more than $8.6 million in grants and charitable distributions made this year, and over $123 million invested in our communi
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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 28, 20252 min read
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 7, 20251 min read
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 4, 20251 min read
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
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
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
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
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
CFES 2023 Annual Report
View our 2023 Annual Report here.
Nov 6, 20231 min read
$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
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
$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
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
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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